Green Acres Homestead

12/14/2024

At the Saturday Middlebury Farmers with many vendors and great music , 9-12:30pm

12/13/2024

Bringing everything from duck to chicken, kombucha to beet kvass, mushrooms to herbs, tinctures, oils, and salves. Plus gift certificates.
Saturday Middlebury Farmers Market, 9-12:30pm, VFW Hall, Exchange St.

12/04/2024

As my son was recently diagnosed with what is considered a chronic wasting autoimmune disease, we are facing many out of pocket expenses to try getting him into remission. Give what you can and share with others, thank you

12/02/2024

Peppermint is the most accessible herb in the world with centuries of medicinal use. The Homestead on a limited land base, prioritizing this herb, along with Lavender; Rosemary, and Western Sage, among other things, making essential oils of these plants.

According to research, health benefits of peppermint may include improving digestion, breath, and migraine symptoms. Learn more about its benefits and safety.

11/30/2024

Learned how to track using nature, the sun, moon, and stars. And later an Engineers Compass, but was spoiled when using topo maps to explore. And when I got access to the Vermont Atlas & Gazetteer, I could get there from here. Though the landscape has changed since 2003, in many places with inaccurate mapping and poor internet this old copy will get you here. And sometimes you need to keep that part of the animal brain going to read the land around you, traveling by hand, foot, smell, sight, sound,.if possible, like the ancestors.

11/26/2024

https://www.thekitchn.com/best-fresh-mint-recipes-188533
How to use the fresh mint the Homestead sells at Farmers Markets

They brighten up every dish you make.

11/26/2024

https://kitchenvile.com/how-to-use-fresh-thyme/
How to use the fresh thyme the Homestead sells at Farmers Markets.

Thyme is a herb used in many different cuisines to add flavor. It is great on its own and also works perfectly when you blend it with other spices and herbs. It complements other herbs

11/26/2024

https://thekitchencommunity.org/how-to-use-sage-in-cooking/
How to use the sage that Homestead sells at Farmers Markets

Sage is a robust herb known for its earthy flavor and aromatic qualities that can elevate the essence of numerous dishes. Recognized by its silvery-green leaves and slightly peppery taste with hints of mint, sage

11/26/2024

https://www.wikihow.com/Use-Rosemary-in-Cooking
How to use the fresh rosemary the Homestead sells at farmers markets

Learn to prepare fresh rosemary and include it in any delicious dishRosemary is a popular Mediterranean that can be paired with rich meats like lamb, acidic flavors like sour lemon, and even sweet dishes like sorbets and biscuits. To...

11/23/2024

https://homesteadhow-to.com/uses-for-beeswax/
The very many uses for beeswax which our own homestead can attest.

Honeybees might not top the list of our favorite pals to be around, but let’s give credit where it’s due – these little creatures deserve our thanks for the

11/21/2024

Here's a great recipe for cooking one of our ducks for the holidays or for anytime! Bringing duck to this Sunday's Winooski Farmers Market, Wimooski Senior Center, 10-2pm.

This roasted duck is coated with a simple, flavorful spice rub, then baked in the oven and basted with butter until tender, juicy, and flavorful.

11/15/2024

An easy way to make your own hard cider

Hard cider is a tradition that's as old as the craft of orcharding itself.  Some of the first apple trees produced sour, bitter apples that aren't great fresh but ferment into a spectacular alcoholic cider.

11/13/2024

The Homestead will be attending this upcoming, Middlebury Farmers Market at the VFW Hall, Exchange St. Middlebury 9-12:30pm

11/11/2024

https://agriculture.vermont.gov/grants/specialtycrop
Another USDA grant producers can leverage here in Vermont for expanding those who make and sell specialty crops.

Program News November 6, 2024 | Montpelier, VT - The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets (VAAFM) announces $180,000 in grant funds to strengthen Vermont’s specialty crop industries and producer associations. Specialty crops are defined as fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, horticulture crops...

11/08/2024

The Homestead along with these vendors will be at this Sunday's Winooski Farmers Market 10-2pm at the Senior Center on Barlow St. Come on by.