Eastwind Farms

09/10/2024

It's almost time to plant!!!

GARLIC GROWING TIPS
https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/blogs/news/garlic-growing-tips

What is "seed garlic" you ask?

Seed Garlic differs from culinary garlic as it is usually larger and often times certified disease free. A Bulb is the entire head of garlic but the individual cloves are planted to form (grow) a completely new bulb.

Fall is the time to plant for best yields and highest quality bulbs. Generally plant in September–January. In very cold areas, plant by mid-October, and protect your crop with a thick layer of mulch such as straw. Expect to harvest it in June–July. One lb of garlic seed equals approx. a 25' row with 4" spacing between plants. For most garlic, expect up to 10 lb yield for every lb planted under optimal conditions.

HARDNECK
Rocambole garlic has wrappers that are can be in color, such as German Red. However, color is not the only requirement for this category, as some varieties may be white or purple colored. Rocambole scapes are more tightly curled than other varieties. Most rocambole varieties produce 8 to 10 cloves per head.

SOFTNECK
Softneck garlic, also called artichoke garlic due to their numerous cloves that give them an appearance similar to the “petals” of an artichoke head, is the most common garlic due to its excellent storage characteristics. This is the kind you will find in grocery stores.
Softnecks are the most heat tolerant of garlic, and have a sweeter, milder flavor than hardnecks. If you’re looking to make garlic braids, this is the type to grow.

Garlic is usually ignored by wildlife (pests) such as squirrels and rabbits as they do not like the scent.

Preparing your Garden for Garlic

I have grown garlic in-ground, in raised beds and containers. While I prefer raised beds, it is possible to grow in just about any type of garden.

Before you get started, find a spot that will go undisturbed for for 6 months. October is a favorite month to plant garlic and we do not harvest until late June to July. It is best to rotate your planting area so this spot should not have had garlic growing there in the last 3 years. If that's not possible, be sure to amend the soil.

If you prepare in advance, it is recommended to amend the soil with aged compost and/or aged manure during the summer. Worm castings are another popular soil amendment.
https://www.marysheirloomseeds.com/blogs/news/garlic-growing-tips

09/10/2024

09/06/2024

My house smells like an apothecary or a wood witch's hovel on salve brewing day, today. Herby and comforting at the same time.

Meadowsweet is my favorite in our signature Butterfly Salve. The smell is akin to fresh mown hay and is so relaxing.

Brewing this fresh batch of skin healing Salve with all organic herb. See us tomorrow at the farmers market!

09/03/2024

We use organic blueberry in our Blueberry Lime Jam, we sold out in 1 week but will be restocked this week!

Eat blueberries.! Organic of course! 🫐💜

09/03/2024

I planned a whole meal around this bread. Loaded baked potato soup (dairy free) and a cheddar jalapeño sourdough loaf from NEK at the Farmer's Market this past Saturday. 😋
I've never chosen to eat jalapeño anything before but sample of this bread made me a believer. Come get you some at the Saturday market. You'll think about this bread too. 🍞

08/30/2024

I've got batch number three in the oven and the house smells like something special is happening! I will have Eastwind Bars and Banana Bread half loaves at market tomorrow!

08/30/2024

Yesterday's tomato haul! We are loaded with tomatoes! Pink girls, Early girls, big Beef, and lemon boys. We've got cucumbers and pints of cherry tomatoes! We'll see you Saturday at 830! Spray free as always!

Tasty 🍅 🍅 🍅 🍅 🍅

08/23/2024

We have Super Sweet 100 pints, fresh herbs, Cutting boards, Elderberry syrup 15 and 30 Oz avail, and banana bread. Its going to be beautiful tomorrow 😍 Come out and say hi!

08/23/2024

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08/20/2024

Hey, yall!
Eastwind will have slicing cucumbers 🥒, salad tomatoes 🍅, slicing tomatoes, cutting boards, fresh cut herbs
*oregano, basil, thyme, lemon balm, and catnip*, and a fresh batch of Elderberry syrup. #

08/19/2024

Hey Yall!
It's that time of year!
Back to school and the beginning of everything for most families. I've been brewing up Elderberry Syrup the last few weeks to have at our stand at the Farmer's Market and it's a hit. We know not everyone can make it to the market every week so I am offering Elderberry Syrup made with all organic ingredients for local pick up, meet up, or pick up at the Market.

I accept cash and venmo.
Direct message to order
8oz $15
16oz $30

08/19/2024

Yall-- these loaves are gorgeous! Show some love to their page.

08/17/2024

Eastwind is bringing a fresh batch of organic Elderberry Syrup, organic blueberry jam, tomatoes, cucumbers, Super Sweet 100 pints, and the cutting boards. This is a limited run. Once the boards are gone, they are gone! Can't wait to see yall!

08/15/2024

Dill-ightful tip: Plant some dill! Not only it's great for your food but also for your garden 🐞🌱

08/15/2024

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08/09/2024

National Book Day!
These days I normally read cookbooks and seed catalogs! I love a good audio book to listen to while I prune and w**d in the garden.
These are two books I reach for when I've run out of something.

This summer I made mayo for the first time and the family actually likes 👍 it.

08/09/2024

We are baking all day today bc the garden is soggy! Banana bread and Eastwind Bars! I'm drying peppers for
spicy salt and baking bread for the family. 🍞

Yall staying dry? I have a medium-sized creek running thru our backyard!

We will have slicing cucumbers, Super Sweet 100 pints, tomatoes, herbs, dried and fresh, cutting boards, new seeds, Eastwind Organic Elderberry syrup and Butterfly Salve 🦋 See ya around 830!

08/09/2024

We are baking all day today bc the garden is soggy! Banana bread and Eastwind Bars! Yall staying dry?
We will have slicing cucumbers, Super Sweet 100 pints, tomatoes, Herbs; dried and fresh, Cutting boards, new seeds, Eastwind Organic Elderberry syrup and Butterfly Salve 🦋

08/02/2024

Keeping an eye on the weather. Eastwind will stay home during inclement weather. Stay safe! We'll see you tomorrow, fingers crossed 🤞!

08/02/2024

Did you know English Lavender is used in food? French or Spanish lavender can create a perfumey or soapy taste.
Do you like lavender?

08/02/2024

Our family fig tree is finally ripening! All that rain helped for sure. Do you grow figs? What kind?
Our Chicago Hardy fig tree is 4 yrs and began from one of those twigs you buy in the cardboard box on Tractor Supply Clearance. Do you eat figs?

07/27/2024

See you tomorrow at the Roxboro Farmer's Market on Depot Street!

07/26/2024

Eastwind will be at the Depot St Farmers Market tomorrow 830 til 12p

Tomatoes are coming in and taste delicious!! Spray free AS ALWAYS!!!

We have Super Sweet 100, Brandywine, Lemon Boy, Early Girl, and Pink girl tomatoes.

Come gander at our oak cutting boards. These are a limited run, and once sold and gone, they're gone!

Grab some cucumbers, cayenne, fresh/dried herbs, or some banana 🍌 bread.

Introducing our Organic Eastwind Elderberry Syrup this Saturday just in time for back to school and those late summer colds. I select quality clean organic ingredients for a delicious syrup.

07/17/2024

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07/17/2024

We've developed a bit of a following with our signature Eastwind Bars and want to say thank you. Next time you get one, I'll slip ya a loyalty card.

07/17/2024

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See what Eastwind Farms (EastwindFarms) has discovered on Pinterest, the world's biggest collection of ideas.

07/14/2024

This is what we do! Coupled with leaf mulch, we've not had any loss this yr even with the heat

A SIMPLE WATERING HACK

Want to conserve water but still want to make sure you aren't under-watering your garden?

Want to establish a simple greenhouse irrigation system?

Clay pot irrigation can save 50-70% of water without depriving your plants.

https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/clay-pot-irrigation-a-simple-adaptation-of-an-ancient-technique

07/14/2024

This is why we opt for organic ingredients.

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard: “Organic is a scam”.

Yet I still choose organic products whenever possible:

✔️ The whole basis of organic farming is to produce food without the need to use toxic pesticides. Crops are managed in a way that prevents the need to use chemicals.

✔️ When produce from farms has been tested, organic usually has far fewer pesticide residues compared with conventional (non-organic), and sometimes none. By eating organic you can significantly decrease your exposure to pesticides!

✔️Many chemicals used on conventional food are systemic – meaning they’re absorbed into the food and you can’t just wash it off.

✔️Most non-organic packaged food is filled with GMOs that absorb and contain glyphosate w**d killer strongly linked to cancer and numerous diseases. This w**dkiller is used on non-GMO crops too – but banned on organic!

✔️ Choosing organic goes beyond just avoiding toxic pesticides. By choosing certified organic food you’ll automatically avoid many dangerous food additives – like TBHQ, BHT, artificial sweeteners and artificial food dyes (yellow #5, etc) which are all banned from certified organic products.

When I switched to eating primarily organic whole foods, everything changed in my life. I went from someone overweight and sick to a new being of vibrant health. I want everyone to feel this way!

Make the switch to organic food and see how you feel. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!

05/25/2023

Eastwind Farms will not be at the Depot St Market this week.
We will see you at the next Saturday Market on June 3rd