Did you know it’s garlic season? Garlic takes 8-9 month to grow and can be very picky to maintain. Garlic can be regrown over and over again, but it takes more skill than you would think. We tried some garlic from last year and we had mixed results. We are leaning towards getting garlic seed from the pros vs using our own. We should have garlic for the next little while as we have quite a bit that we grew this year. #garlic #garlicbread #garlicbutter #garlicshrimp #garlicnaan #garlicsauce #9months #farmlife #localfood #freshfood #organicfood #hurricaneutah #stgeorgeutah #southernutah
Morning drives to the farm have been magical lately before the sun rises. Southern Utah is such a beautiful area, the mountains, reservoirs and colors are amazing! #southernutah #stgeorgeutah #hurricaneutah #sunrise #earlymorning #waytoohot #summervibes #summer #farmlife
Can a plant be romantic with another plant or is it just a coincidence? Many times carrots grow right next to each other and do not touch like these in the video. Plants do not have emotions or consciousness like humans do, so they cannot be romaric like humans. Plants do communicate in many ways that are facinating to benefit each other which could be a form of romance! Plants make checmical signals, mycorrhizal signals and polinate each other. There is much we don’t know, but this looks all to much like some kind of plant love. #plantlove #plants #carrots #carrot #farmlife #farm #southernutah #hurricaneutah #stgeorgeutah
Theses beauties and more will be @downtownfarmers tomorrow for you to enjoy! See you all at 8. #farmersmarket #freshfood #organicfood #shoplocal #hurricaneutah #stgeorgeutah #southernutah
Sunflowers are such amazingly beautiful flowers. They have so many benefits of which most people would probably say they’re just very cheery and pleasing to look at because of the beautiful colors that they have and their appeal to the eye as well. They have many great nutritional benefits with good vitamins and minerals, there for build soil with their long roots and erosion control, attract many pollinators, especially bees because of the colors. And best of all their very easy to grow the grow really well in many climates. If you’re soil, temperature is warm, they will pop up within days.We are planting them all over the farm to give extra shade to plants that can have something tall grow up next to them.#sunflowers #sunflower #sunflowers🌻 #flowers #flowerstagram #polinators #goodfood #vitamins #minerals #soilhealth #farmlife #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
What does 10 pounds of salad greens look like? 10 pounds fills up two apple boxes with five bags each of 2 1/2 gallon baggies. Thanks to a new partnership, we delivered some fresh greens and basil this morning to the spotted dog in Springdale Utah. If you haven’t ever been to the spotted dog, it is a must for all of your culinary delights. They treated us to dinner a few weeks ago and it was 10 out of 10! We’re excited for this new partnership and look forward to helping them utilize local, fresh produce for their amazing food they create. @flanigansresort #localfood #freshfood #freshveggies #salad #saladgreens #basil #zionnationalpark #zion #springdaleutah #supportlocal
Which do you think came first, the chicken or the egg? This video has some pretty good evidence that the egg came first. Many scholars believe it was the egg too as birds come from eggs and an egg would be ultimately needed first. As well, the name of the plant literally came from a similar plant like this that looks like an egg is growing and thus the name stuck. #eggplant #eggplänt #eggplantgang #eggplantparmigiana #chickenoregg #farmlife #freshveggies #eatlocal #eatfresh #plantmedicine #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
It looks like we still can’t take the chickens out of the chicken! Like most animals there is so much wild in them that even on a farm close to city, domesticated, and so forth, the chicken is still having natural instincts of hiding their eggs from everyone to protect them. That’s a pretty natural instinct for most animals, especially for chickens and we discovered almost 2 dozen eggs as shown in this funny video. #chickens #chicken #chickensofinstagram #hideandgoseek #egghunt #egghunt2024 #farmlife #funnychickens #keepsmiling #lovelife @oneillusa
Videos like this are so so satisfying for us to share with what we’re doing here at the farm. These greens and tomatoes are doing so well. This extra little protection inside the tunnels really helps them out a lot. With the higher temperatures mentioned in the video halting the ripening process of the tomatoes is something we have to be patient with. The best temperatures for ripening tomatoes are between 65 and 77°. So with most of our days, starting out at the temperatures that the tomatoes need we have to wait a little bit longer for them to become ripe. We have 12 different varieties that were growing this year and we’re excited to bring these yummy fresh local tomatoes to your table. #tomatoes #tomatoes🍅 #freshtomatoes #freshgreens #salad #saladgreens #localfood #farmfresh #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
A new friend was made at the farm! Bees usually do not land on people unless they’re going to sting you because they are busy working. To have an interaction with a bee like this is not very common but it can happen. They will land on you if they like the colors that you resemble a flower or a smell that they like. There must’ve been some color or smell that they liked this day as it did not want to leave and just hung around for a couple minutes. It was a pretty special moment as this never happens with bees when you’re not wearing a bee suit and in the beehive. This just happened inside of one of the high tunnels while working. There are many that believe that if a bee lands on you, it is the good vibes in the world, saying you’re on the right path and doing something great so this was a great good luck signat the farm! #bees #bee #bees🐝 #beesofinstagram #goodluck #goodvibes #positive #goodthingsarecoming #farmlife #specialmoments #lovelife #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
Beehive check today and for working in there heat the bees shared a treat! Honeycomb should be on a list of natures amazing wonders of creation. These amazing bees can creat the exact same pattern in a honeycomb over and over again. The bees at the farm are doing great and we will have honey later this year. After some research on honeycomb, check out how great it is amazing to see the benefit’s. Fresh honeycomb offers several health benefits due to its unique composition of honey, beeswax, pollen, and propolis. Here are some key benefits:
1. **Nutrient-Rich**: Honeycomb contains honey, which is rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These include vitamin C, calcium, and iron, which support overall health.
2. **Antioxidant Properties**: Honey in the comb is high in antioxidants, such as flavonoids and phenolic acids, which help protect the body from oxidative stress and may reduce the risk of chronic diseases.
3. **Antibacterial and Antimicrobial Effects**: Honeycomb has natural antibacterial properties due to the presence of hydrogen peroxide and other antibacterial substances, helping to combat infections.
4. **Digestive Health**: Consuming honeycomb can aid in digestion due to its natural enzymes and probiotic properties, promoting gut health.
5. **Anti-Inflammatory**: The components of honeycomb, including honey and beeswax, have anti-inflammatory effects that can help reduce inflammation in the body.
6. **Energy Boost**: Honey is a natural source of carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost, making it beneficial for athletes and those needing an energy lift.
7. **Skin Health**: Beeswax in honeycomb is beneficial for the skin, helping to moisturize and protect it. It is often used in natural skincare products.
8. **Immune System Support**: The various nutrients and antioxidants in honeycomb can help support and strengthen the immune system. #bees #bee #bees🐝 #beesofinstagram #beeswax #beeswaxproducts #immunehealth #nutrientrich #antio
Echinacea, a group of flowering plants in the daisy family, has been traditionally used for its potential health benefits. We like using it at the farm for teas, powder form for immune boosting, etc. not to mention the pollinators love it too. It grows well in southern Utah and will come back every year too! #echinacea #echinaceaflower #flowerpower #flowers #flowerstagram #farmlife #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
Tobacco plants, yes you can grow tobacco despite their risks from smoking, they have several benefits in various areas. Tobacco plants can be genetically engineered to produce pharmaceutical proteins, including vaccines, antibodies, and other therapeutic proteins. Certain types of tobacco plants can be used for phytoremediation, a process where plants absorb pollutants from the soil. Tobacco plants have been shown to absorb heavy metals and other toxins, helping to clean contaminated land.
Nicotine, a natural insecticide found in tobacco, has been used historically in agriculture to control pests. Though synthetic alternatives are more common today, nicotine still has applications. This is our main use of the plant at the farm, so we will see how it goes. #bioremediation #incecticide #beneficialinsects #flowers #diversity #farmlife #ecosystem #organicgardening #localfood
Gophers are so evil!!! These little critters can be so beneficial when you don’t have plants and ground that you don’t want disturbed. Their tunneling system can be quite extensive and just deep enough to really cause a mess. As well, they can breed quite rapidly. For us, we have been using traps that look like old school mouse traps to catch them when they come out of their holes that they create. They deserve some applause as they are extremely hard working and live underground away from their prey. And just when you think you have them all, they keep coming back….#gopher #gophers #naughty #farmlife #frustrated #driptape #allnatural #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
Market day @downtownfarmers Saturdays from 8-12 am. #stgeorgeutah #southernutah #farmersmarket #farmfresh
Harvest day is such a treat to enjoy the fruit of the farm labor! We’re excited to bring yummy veggies to @downtownfarmers tomorrow for you to enjoy! #harvestday #farmlife #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah #freshfood #freshproduce #organicfood
@funkbros Stopped by the farm to have some fun with @boxhouseco. These guys are crazy!! The wind was blowing and the box house was 40-50 feet above the pond. Check out box house if you need an affordable housing option that’s mobile.
A chicken story about Mr B. We’ve had this guy now for almost two years and he now I would guess about 3 years old. His previous owner. Needed to get rid of him and five hens because they were moving. He’s a buff Orpington, which does really well in the southern Utah heat and is a mild temper bird. This is the same breed of bird as the new 30 little chicks we recently got. It’s interesting how a flock can kick out the head leader, just like bees or many other type of species. A couple interesting reasons why, is if the hens believe the rooster doesn’t have superior breeding capabilities, conflict stability and social cohesion in the flock. The hard part about egg laying chickens is you get attached and it’s hard to remove anyone, even the old guy that still attacks people…. #chickens #chickensofinstagram #chickenstory #funnychicken #sadchicken #benicetoeveryone #beingbanishedsucks #farmlife #freerangechickens #freerange #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
This is one of the best times of the year, tomato season!! There is nothing better than fresh clean tomatoes to eat. We are growing 12 varieties of tomatoes this year and are excited to share. Many of the varieties that we have are indeterminate, so they will be producing as long as we can keep the ground warm enough for them to grow. Last year we had tomato plants over 12 feet long. It’s pretty tricky once they get taller than the rafters in the high tunnels as we have to start laying them down on supports to allow the vines to keep growing. #tomato #tomatoes #tomatoes🍅 #localtomatoes #freshtomatoes #farmfresh #farmlife #hurricaneutah #southernutah #stgeorgeutah
Did you know that elderflower from and elderberry plant offers many benefits, including potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. It’s been used to support the immune system, aid in digestion, and even alleviate cold and flu symptoms. These bees are sure enjoying the benefits of these elderflower. I would imagine they get some of these benefits as they’re collecting the pollen from the flowers. The bees have special structures on their legs called pollen baskets. They take the pollen that sticks to their body like Velcro and brush it in these baskets to collect the pollen. They compact the pollen into these balls and take it back to the hive to store. Wow, they are pretty amazing! #bees #bee #pollen #pollenators #bees🐝 #beekeepers #elderberry #elderflower #farmlife #farmlifebestlife #stgeorgeutah #hurricaneutah #southernutah
