The Farm at Millican Reserve

14/10/2024

TOMORROW we're trying to send 10 kids from the Boys and Girls Club of the Brazos Valley to Camp Millican this summer! Can you help? Tuesday, October 15, is Brazos Valley Gives day and we're working to raise $2,500!

Follow the Facebook event for instructions: https://www.facebook.com/events/1049154620027597

🥰 Kids from Camp Millican always get a chance to spend time outside on the farm! Such a healthy and great way for these kids to make memories.

👉Support the Conservancy's effort to send 10 kids to camp here: https://www.brazosvalleygives.org/organization/MRConservancy

11/10/2024

Hope you'll come see us this weekend at Pumpkinpalooza 2024!
We'll have farm tours, hay rides, and much, much more.

We've been working hard to get ready, and it all starts tomorrow.

PumpkinpaloozaBCS.com
https://www.facebook.com/events/517796040963849/517796047630515/?active_tab=discussion

18/09/2024

ANNOUNCING: Early Bird ticket pricing to Pumpkinpalooza! Use the PROMO CODE: EARLYBIRD through September 24! 🎃

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😍 Mark yourself as "Going" on the Facebook event to stay up to speed on all the Pumpkinpalooza updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/517796040963849/517796047630515/?active_tab=discussion

See you there!!!

https://millicanreserve.com/events/pumpkinpalooza/

03/07/2024

I've got a great workshop planned for THIS SUNDAY, July 7! 🏵️ I hope you'll join me as we walk through Gardening 101: Integrated Pest Management. What's that, you ask? This is a way for you to take control of your garden's health, organically, and produce some of the most delicious produce and beautiful flowers possible here in the Brazos Valley.

This workshop lasts from 9am until 12pm and costs $20. Conservancy Members (including Millican Reserve homeowners) get half off that price. Don't forget to register here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/gardening-101-organic-pest-management/

😃 Can't wait to see you! Email me at [email protected] if you have any questions.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1641157316427658

20/06/2024

Howdy from the Farm! 🌱
Summer's here, and we have a full calendar planned for all you gardeners and foodies! 😎 First, I hope you'll join me for a fun series I call Gardening 101, where we'll learn about weeds, seed starting, and more. I really want to help you level up your gardening game here in the Brazos Valley. Learn more and register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1128027404920445 and here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1641157316427658 and here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3239892756143076 and here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1122814498795339 !! 😉

And if you're just curious about the Farm at Millican Reserve, I'll be doing farm tours every Saturday morning during Day at Play. This is a great way to get outside with the family. You can register here: https://www.facebook.com/events/1241605290550755/1241605300550754

And if you just want to cool off and have some fun in the evenings, I hope you'll join us for Wednesday night Trivia Nights at the Boathouse this summer!! Check it out here: https://www.facebook.com/events/390263996798919/390264006798918/?event_time_id=390264006798918

Whew! It's going to be a great summer! Can't wait to see you!

03/04/2024

Farmer Kenny is BACK! 😎 Come celebrate with us at Farm Day, this Saturday April 6 at 9 am. 🌱 We'll be talking all about SEEDS!

Register here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/farm-day-4-6-24/

This will be a family-friendly workshop on seeds. Explore how seeds grow and learn about the different ways to start seeds. Get your hands dirty and master the art of soil blocking. Kids will be able to take home a set of seeds they have sown.

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A tour of the Farm at Millican Reserve. Ideal for food lovers, budding gardeners, a family outing, or anyone interested in how we grow our produce!

11/08/2023

The act of farming embodies the full spectrum of life and at certain times a temporary pause is needed in order to reset and renew the holistic systems of our space. The Millican farm will be going on a hiatus in a couple of weeks and Saturday, August 19th will be the final CSA share and Farmers Market appearance for this current season.

Our Farm Manager Alexander has recently accepted a new career opportunity and his departure coupled with the extreme heat of the summer makes this a necessary action to best support the overall long-term health of the farm. While we do not yet know when our hiatus will end, we do know that this will be a beneficial opportunity for us to reflect, renew, and to reemerge with a stronger, more resilient farm that will continue to grow beautiful and delicious food for our community.

We wish Alexander a fond farewell and all the best with the next phase of his journey, and we look forward to sharing more with you over the next several weeks.

04/08/2023

Can you guess which leafy green summer crop this is?

It’s Malabar spinach! Malabar spinach isn’t a true spinach though the succulent leaves do have a similar mild flavor. Since it’s heat tolerant, it’s a great leafy green option to grow in our climate during the summer season. The leaves can be enjoyed raw or cooked and are popular in various Asian and African cuisines. Since we just planted this Malabar spinach in the field, it will be a couple of weeks before we’re able to harvest it for you.

28/07/2023

Curious which crop has been Farmer Alexander’s favorite this month? Tomatoes! According to him, “there is nothing better than some fresh pico and tortilla chips at the end of the day.” If you’d like to make some pico of your own this weekend, you can get tomatoes, onions, and hot peppers from us at the Brazos Valley Farmers Market on Saturday! We’ll be there from 8am-noon with a delicious selection of farm fresh summer produce.

21/07/2023

Is there anything more refreshing in the summertime than an icy cold wedge of melon?! We should be harvesting these cantaloupes for you very soon. They’re one of our favorite summer crops and we can’t wait to share them with you. For a preview of this year’s cantaloupe harvest, don’t forget to come to our Farm Tour today (Friday, July 21st) from 4-5pm. Our tours are open to the public and free of charge! You can find all of the details here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/farm-tour-7-21-23/

14/07/2023

Curious what’s growing on the farm in the summer heat? Come see it for yourself at our next Farm Tour on Friday, July 21st from 4-5pm! Tour (and sample!) some of our current crops along with upcoming varieties like long beans, roselle, and Japanese cucumbers. Our tours are great for aspiring gardeners, farmers, chefs, and anyone with an interest in how we grow our produce. Plus, they’re free of charge and open to the public! For more details, head here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/farm-tour-7-21-23/

07/07/2023

Have you had a chance to try any of our bell peppers yet? Unlike hot peppers, bell peppers have a mild and often sweet flavor due to the fact that they don't produce capsaicin (the chemical that gives hot peppers their spicy kick).These versatile veggies can be sauteed, stir-fried, roasted, stuffed, or eaten raw. We highly recommend picking up some bell peppers, onions, and potatoes from us at the Brazos Valley Farmers Market on Saturday so you can whip up a delicious breakfast hash! The market is open from 8am-noon.

30/06/2023

We never get tired of seeing the lovely lavender colored blooms on our eggplants! Did you know that eggplants are members of the Solanaceae (nightshade) family along with tomatoes and potatoes? Like tomatoes, eggplants produce self-pollinating flowers. This means that each flower contains both male and female parts. Pollination occurs when the flowers are lightly agitated, either by wind or insects. This contrasts our squashes and cucumbers which produce both male and female blooms on the same plant.

23/06/2023

Have you had a chance to try any of our patty pan squash? Patty pan is a summer squash varietal that has a flattened round shape with scalloped edges. Their flesh is tender and mildly sweet. The shape of patty pan squashes makes them perfect for stuffing and baking but you can also use them in any recipe calling for summer squash. Make sure to pop by the Brazos Valley Farmers Market this Saturday between 8am and noon so you can pick up some to try!

21/06/2023

QUESTION: How's your summer garden looking? 😉

Farmer Alexander has you covered! Join him THIS Saturday for Gardening 101: Summertime Edition at Millican Reserve.

Beginning and veteran gardeners alike will benefit from this two-hour workshop focusing on small scale farming in the unique conditions of summertime in the Brazos Valley. 🌞June 24 from 9 am until 11 am.

✔️Learn more and register here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/gardening-101-summer/

16/06/2023

Did you know that bulb onions must go through a curing process after they’re harvested to prepare them for storage? Curing involves spreading the onions out in a single layer with plenty of air circulation so that their papery skins dry and tighten around the bulbs. After the curing process, the onions become a storage crop that can last up to a few months if kept in a cool, dry spot!

If you’d like to see some of our cured bulb onions and all of the other crops we’re harvesting, make sure to come to our next Farm Tour today (June 16th) from 4-5 pm! Our tours are open to the public and free of charge. For more info, head here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/farm-tour-6-16-23/

09/06/2023

Tomatoes are making their way back into season! We’re currently harvesting limited amounts of cherry, spoon, and slicing tomatoes. Farmer Alexander’s favorite is the cherry tomato. He loves to roast them in a 400-degree oven with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic. After about 14 minutes, he takes the pan out, sprinkles over some fresh basil, and serves it over pasta. How delicious does that sound?!

If you’d like to see all of our tomato varieties, and maybe even sample some, make sure to come to our next Farm Tour on Friday, June 16th from 4-5 pm! Our tours are open to the public and free of charge. For more info, head here: https://millicanreserve.com/product/farm-tour-6-16-23/

02/06/2023

The month of June brings the official arrival of the summer season! This month we’ll be planting heat-loving crops like roselle, eggplant, long beans, okra, and Armenian cucumbers. And, we’ll be harvesting summer favorites like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers. Here’s what Farmer Alexander has to say about the summer season on the farm:

“I am happy about the summer season as we have gotten really good at timing our sessions in the past couple months. It is nice to see all of the planning and hard work come together!”