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Hen & Hare Microfarm

Hen and Hare is a locally owned and operated microfarm in South Boise.
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A microfarm in Boise, Idaho dedicated to raising sustainable food, connecting community, and helping the environment.

11/30/2024

The best part of raising turkeys is getting tagged in gorgeous dinner photos and all of the sweet messages about how wonderful your meal turned out. It really means a lot to us that you have invited us to be part of a family tradition - many of you from the very beginning of our journey as turkey farmers.

This year was one of our best yet for birds. We put a lot of energy and effort into these animals, and it's so wonderful when they turn out so gorgeous.

Here's to hopefully a restorative weekend with family & friends 🧡

11/25/2024

We grow what we love - romantic flowers with cottage garden charm and enchanting scents. If this sounds like your style, sign ups for the 2025 flower subscriptions are now open.

Flower subscriptions guarantee there will always be a bouquet for you at market. One with top-tier roses, peachy zinnias, and bits of fragrant herbs. As a season-long subscriber, you'll also receive perks like free gifts and free flowers!

If you're a flower-lover, this is for you. Or if you're looking for a gift for the flower-lover in your life, give them a summer full of bouquets. We all have enough stuff - I think we just need a bit more brightness in our lives, and something to look forward to.

Holiday bonus: every flower order comes with one of our pollinator cards so you can let that flower-lover know about all of the bouquets they have coming their way this summer!

11/22/2024

There are TWO specials this Saturday!

1. Get a free turkey postcard with a $20+ purchase

2. Garlic + rosemary mustard is only $8 this week (save $2!) It's the perfect thing to have on hand for your leftover turkey sandwiches.

See you this weekend at the Dick Eardley Senior Center

11/07/2024

Pssst... there's just a couple more turkeys before we are sold out this season. They are in the 15-19lb range, pastured, and corn and soy-free. The local Idaho turkey market has experienced a major shortage this season, so don't wait to reserve your turkey.

And for the shoppers, I will have one whole turkey breast and lots of feet available this weekend! I love adding in a package of feet to stock. It makes it rich and gelatinous. This is a great way to naturally add collagen into your food.

As always, please reach out if you have trouble with the website! I think the pre-order is adjusted to accept more orders.

10/25/2024

The frost is setting in now on the colder microclimate areas on the farm. Some of the more tender-leafed plants have been looking a little droopy for the past week, and I have honestly been checked out of the garden for longer than that.

Just a few more outdoor projects left before I can really pretend the gardens don't exist.
🪷 Plant peony rootstock that was delivered last week
🌧 Water in some of the newer shrubs we planted
📒 Take notes and schedule reminders for next year's garden plan
🌾 Pull seedheads for plants I don't want to get too ambitious next year
🌻 Scatter seed for some native plants I hope will pop up in the spring

The only other task I might add is moving some leaves from the driveway to the annual beds, and layering rabbit/turkey manure in there. There is no last-minute weeding or "tidying up" around here. And I'm so glad, because this list already feels too long.

The insects have been hunkering down in the long grasses and stems. The falling leaves will insulate them even more. 🦋🪱🪲🐞🐝

Give yourself a break this fall. I promise your garden isn't ugly if there are uneven stems and leaves and dried flowers. It's texture and life and wild, good things. Nature isn't meant to be straight lines and geometric shapes, and I think that style of landscaping does something to our brain to disconnect us from the peace the outdoors should bring us. This is your permission to rest, and let yourself go a little wild.

10/22/2024

Pssst... our turkeys are getting close to sold out!

Be sure to pre-order your holiday bird soon so you guarantee a local, pasture-raised bird for your table. There are even a few processing classes open - it's a great opportunity to truly appreciate where your food is coming from.

10/21/2024

I'm back! And thrilled to come home to a few frost-free roses and tomatoes.

It always takes me a day to fully decompress after a long trip, but I can't wait to share all of my Montana experiences (and a sneak peek at what I picked up!) with you.

Plus, new products and market announcements are headed your way this week.

10/11/2024

It's baking season! I have some frozen fruit stashed away for pies and a pumpkin that will be half for bread and half for the (she really loves pumpkin treats). I'm glad we have laying hens again, so we're well-stocked on eggs. If you need some, we'll be bringing lots to the market this weekend!

And if you're starting to make holiday plans and thinking of hostess gifts, is at this weekend! Handwoven towels and home-baked goods are my go-to gift for just about every occasion.

10/10/2024

There's a lot of things Ammon and I raise just for us - like the rest of the chickens Ammon will be putting in the freezer this weekend. We don't have the space for more sheep or meat birds. Or more rows of vegetables or a full orchard. And certainly not the fridge space and time. Or really? The desire.

When we first bought the farm, I regretted not getting a bigger piece of land. I wanted more livestock and more gardens. Prices had skyrocketed, though, and we were locked in here.

But looking at our place now, I'm grateful. We can raise most of our own meat, have a kitchen garden, and enjoy as much fruit as we want when it's in season. Honestly, I'm not much of a vegetable farmer, and I don't want to manage a large herd. Those can stay in the hobby farm realm.

We don't need to do everything on a marketable scale. It's not sustainable at our level, and there are so many other wonderful farms who raise all of those things for market. Having limited space has really helped me focus on our niche in the community and fine-tune what I want to offer.

09/23/2024

This flower season isn't even wrapped up yet, and I'm already putting together plans and orders for the next??

My biggest struggle is trying to live in the now and focus on what is in front of me - but in business, you always have to be two seasons ahead for planning and marketing. At least, to not feel like you always live in last-minute panic mode.

Im hoping to use this slower season to settle in a bit more to a plan. We're eight (?!) years into this microfarm, and I've gone through a lot of business phases. I think we're coming to a place where we know what has been working for us, and I'd like to lean in. Who else is ready for some fall introspection?

09/22/2024

Now it's officially time to start planning your cozy season - and that includes where you're sourcing your pasture-raised turkey.

There's still room in our pre-orders, so don't wait to secure your bird for the holidays!

🌾 corn and soy-free
🦃 pasture-raised
🍗 humanely raised and processed

Find out more at henandhare.com

09/17/2024

There's only one more date for chicken processing classes this year! Saturday, September 28 - two different time slots are currently open.

Hands-on processing classes are the best way to learn how to butcher your own livestock. Whether you’re interested in learning how to raise meat for your family, or just more about where your food comes from, these classes are an approachable way to see what it takes to raise healthy, ethical meat. Our courses are guided step-by-step as we show you how to efficiently and humanely process livestock on-farm.

This chicken class registration is for a single attendee. The cost includes the class and a pasture-raised, corn and soy-free chicken to process.

Register at henandhare.com/classes

09/11/2024

The plan is to re-stock a few flavors that have been sold out for a while this week. But since each week has been feeling busier than the last, we'll see how the ex*****on of the plan actually goes... 🫐🍑🫐🍑

09/04/2024

IT’S BACK: garlic + rosemary mustard

I haven’t made this mustard in three years, and I STILL get asked about it at market. Just so you’ll all stop telling me how much you miss it, I brought it back.

If you haven’t tried it yet - this isn’t your regular old mustard. It belongs on everything. It’s a touch sweet, very savory, and has a wonderful whole grain texture.

My favorite way to use it is in a homemade salad dressing, or to add a bit of kick in pasta. If you’re a fan of fresh-baked pretzels, it’s definitely for you.

And we're running a special this weekend - buy 5 get 1 free!

08/28/2024

Sometimes, I get so into production mode that I forget I can just make a regular, small batch of something for us. And that we're only a family of two, so seven jars of pickles is JUST FINE. Does anyone else tend to go a little hard on food prep?

08/21/2024

The plum tree was good to us this year! That late frost had me nervous, but this year was one of our best harvests yet.

I use golden plum jam as an ingredient - as a glaze on salmon or blended up in a salad dressing. Drizzled in ice cream? Perfect.

Pick up a jar at the this weekend!

08/20/2024

Berry season is lasting for.ev.er. At some point, I give up and let the birds and wasps finish the harvest, but I'm not quite there yet. Gotta get these frozen for jam makin' season.

08/18/2024

Turkeys are a bird without so many of the terrible bird qualities. They have a much more easy-going spirit than chickens, and it really helps with flexible management.

In the first round of turkeys, not everyone was up to the necessary weight for processing, so we held most of the hens back. But with a new batch in the barn ready for pasture, we had to take a chance on integrating both sets of birds.

Our biggest problem was the one leftover rooster that actively stalked the poults through the pasture. He was caught and processed.

Then, the few remaining toms were mostly all show, putting on bravado and taking the occasional swipe. For the most part, though, they go about their business.

And of course, the hens couldn't care less about the new kids in the field.

Address

Boise, ID
83709

Telephone

+12088636949

Website

http://www.henandhare.com/

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