133-Introducing Gert’s Garden 2 Go

On today’s podcast we share the news of the week here at Five Feline Farm and introduce our new delivery service for Charleston, IL customers.

We have also decided that August 1, 2020 will be our last farmer’s market. Our business is moving in a new direction which will allow us to grow and increase accessibility for our customers. We appreciate our time at the 18th Street Farmer’s Market, but it is time for us to change. Without change, there can be no growth.

Gert’s Garden 2 Go will include pre-selected boxes of produce at $10, $15 and $20 levels. You can also add other items from our store and we will deliver to your door. Or, if you would like to make a short drive to the country, you can arrange for pick up here at the Farm. Simply indicate at checkout “delivery” or “pick up”.

If you need assistance with our online ordering system, please call 217-345-7331 or email store.support@fivefelinefarm.com.

The Mercantile will continue to be open on Fridays from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. We will also be open on Saturdays beginning August 8, 2020. Hours on Saturday will also be 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Until next time….

Donna, Julia and the Felines

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132-Summer Vegies At The Farm

Summer is upon us and that means great food from the garden. We are eating and selling sweet corn, eggplant, peppers, potatoes, green beans and tomatoes. Well, soon we will be selling tomatoes.

In this episode you will hear about the current harvest and how we eat some of that harvest.

We are also excited to announce our new delivery service to Charleston, IL. If you are unable to make it out to the farm or to the farmer’s market, check out our website, place an order and we will deliver to you on Saturday afternoon. There may be a few bumps along the way as we work out the details, but our desire is to be inclusive and get great products to everyone.

Stay current with our social media: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can also sign up for our email list to get info delivered straight to your inbox. (You will also get a free thank you ebook.)

Keep coming back, it’s going to get interesting!

Donna, Julia and the Felines

P.S. We appreciate all of you who follow us, order from us and listen to this podcast. Thank you!

131-As The Farm Churns

Today’s episode is designed to give you a laugh while you listen to our weekly exploits.

Each week, we find a new challenge and a plan to overcome. By the end of this past week, we found ourselves deep in gratitude for our customers, friends and this farm that provides for us in so many ways.

We continue to not only plan but execute improvements to our farm. On Fridays you will find produce in the corn crib, jam, balms and artwork in the Mercantile plus pick up your order from the home bakery.

Keep coming back, we will keep it interesting!

Until next time….

Donna, Julia and the Felines

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124-Eat Local and In Season

Spring has finally arrived and fresh vegetables are becoming available. In this episode we discuss what it means to eat seasonally. All vegetables are not available at the same time. Some foods are a treat and a delicacy, only available in Spring.

Right now, we have chive blossoms, tender salad blend lettuce, radishes and spring garlic.

Beginning Friday, May 29, 2020 we will h ave a produce stand open at the Farm on Fridays from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Produce will first come, first served. Scones will be available through pre-order only on the website. Orders are due by 3:00 PM on Thursdays. All of our other products: jam, balms, soaps, shampoo bars, etc. are also available online.

On June 6, 2020, we will start at the 18th Street Farmer’s Market in Charleston on Saturday mornings: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

We hope to see all of you soon.

Thanks for being awesome fans!

Donna, Julia and the Felines

P.S. Wondering what to do with spring garlic? Check out this post.