Rustic Hill Farm

03/17/2025

Then just for funzies I spent the afternoon making limoncello...

It's a process. I'll report back in 90 days *ish.

03/13/2025

Hahaha well there's that. My roosters don't do that 🤣

03/13/2025

I know it's hard to see the green poking up but I promise it's there! My phone camera is acting up so excuse that mess on the left of the screen.

This is finally going to be my garlic year, I can feel it. Better be. I'm struggling to recall how
many I planted but I think it's around the 200 mark. I've seriously never been successful but I watched numerous videos, tried all the things, and here we are. Still a long way to go but I'm hopeful 😍

03/08/2025

Hey he is a grower 🤣🫣

After WEEKS of waiting.... I have successfully grown a twig of asparagus. Hopefully more pop up soon!!

Now to wait 2-3 more years for produce 🥴.

03/07/2025

While it's been cold outside we have been busy inside. Basil is coming in strong and will be available for sale in the next few weeks.

Pictured are:

Sweet Basil - the classic
Lemon Basil-(my personal favorite) fantastic lemon flavor and scent.
Thai Basil- licorice-like flavor
Chinese Basil- strong Citrus flavor
Queen Thai Basil- Bold, licorice-anise-clove flavor

We are also offering:

Holy basil- known for health benefits.

Blue Spice Basil- this is said to have spicy vanilla overtones. I'm super curious!

Evivi Ntor Basil- pine and citrus overtones

03/05/2025

Hello Wooly Devil. Sounds so scandalous. 😈

A brand new species and genus in the plant world. Super cool!

The plant, formally known as Ovicula biradiata, is especially notable for being the simultaneous discovery of a new species and genus. It was found with help from the community science app iNaturalist.

02/26/2025

Anyone thinking about Easter yet?! 🐰

I ran across this video and I have to say that I admire the creativity! If you are looking for a healthy, fun way to dye eggs- this post is for you!

However I am not sure how they will taste 😕
I'll post a list in the comments for the foods and dye it produces.

https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1HbsSyiDkd/

02/25/2025

Building healthy soil to deter pests is vitally important. It's horrifying how much of our day to day foods are full of pesticides!

Glyphosate (widely used chemical pesticide) is in many foods we eat. The most common are listed in the article below. Including berries! Some our food is sprayed with it just because it makes the drying process faster!!! Literally poison.

What can you do?

**Compost** for healthy soil.

**Biochar is fantastic for your soil- look at adding some in.

**Companion planting** - harmful bugs hate strong smells. Mint, cilantro, dill, borage, lavender, sage, rosemary, garlic, onions. You get it. Cilantro has been my #1 favorite for pest control.

**Buying organic foods

**Buying from local farmers (like us 😘) that do not use pesticides.

Seems like every time a government agency or public interest group tests food for Monsanto's weedkiller glyphosate, which has been linked to cancer, they find it.

02/17/2025

It really does seem like there is a use for everything!! I have been reading that avocado pit infused in alcohol or witch hazel can provide instant pain relief for joints. Curious if anyone has tried it??!! I'm whipping up a batch today. Crushing the skin was fun (although I don't know what I am going to do with it), next to cut up the pits, infuse it for a few weeks, then I will report my findings back.

02/07/2025

It's blowing my mind how fast my seeds are popping up! Less than 2 week old spinach and basil everywhere!

Getting this growing season going 💪😁.

01/28/2025

Good morning! Are you as excited as as I am for the growing season??!!!

Here in zone 6b we are getting ready for a great season. Yesterday was a day spent organizing vegetable seeds, deciding what to plant and starting to cold stratify some seeds.

Cold stratifying seeds help to wake them up. Lots of seeds actually require it to germinate and it is easy to do!!

Grab some paper towels, seeds, baggie, water and marker. Label your bag first. Cut the paper towels in squares that will fit in your bags. Wet the paper towel square you are using with water (spray bottle is best). Arrange seeds on square- it's fun but be gentle moving them around. Next gently pick up the paper towel with the seeds and place inside the baggie. Make sure to seal! Put in fridge 2 weeks. Check occasionally to make sure they are still damp. Easy peasy!

Check out what we have growing on 💚

01/26/2025

What is your go to tea for a sore throat?

This morning I am having a mix of echinacea, lemongrass, lemon verbena, and amla tea (Indian gooseberry). Here are some common uses-

Echinacea has long been used for it's immune boosting properties. It is a flowering herb that we grow and harvest here on the farm.

Lemongrass and lemon verbena both aid in digestion and have a calming effect to promote rest.

Amla. I just learned about this one. How I wish I had a hot greenhouse (someday!). This fruit is the tree of life. Kidding. BUT it has as much vitamin C as 20 oranges - 600-700mg per 1 fruit. It has over 50 times more antioxidants than blueberries and is equal to eating 10 apples. I cannot find the fruit fresh. I did however find amla tea. Not as many benefits as eating the raw fruit but better than nothing. The tea is bitter. Thus the addition of the tasty lemony herbs and some honey 🍯.

01/24/2025

Happy Friday!

Don't forget to check out our shop now link to see what products we have available for Thursday deliveries through MarketWagon

Business now pleasure.....

This morning Google recommended custard oatmeal- Dairy free 🚫🥛🐄 . Game changer! Adding the egg made it so creamy 🤤. Here's the recipe if you want to try it. I topped mine with mashed fresh berries and chopped pistachios. May be a new breakfast favorite!!!

***TIP*** Make sure your water is ICE cold for that second round before you put the egg in. Good luck! I believe in you.

01/07/2025

Happy New Year! It's still new right?😅 This farm took a much needed vacation and are back ready to get this growing season going.

While on vacation we had the pleasure of visiting 2 Farmers markets and 1 side stand. We got Lemons, oranges, honey, eggs, cheese, mushrooms and strawberries. OMG those strawberries were mind blowing good. I ended up making a most delicious Lemon Creme Brulee topped with strawberry. Wowza. My only regret is not having a torch for the top but it was the best I have ever had. Here's the recipe it you want to give it a try!

12/12/2024

The art of decay 😍

Transformation can be a beautiful thing. The decaying vegetables in the garden inspired a little photo session and I absolutely love it.

See if you can find the beauty too.

11/24/2024

***Announcement***

We are pausing our store on MarketWagon late this evening and will re-open in January. You still have all afternoon to stock up on infused salts, sugars, fresh produce, herbs, organic skin care items and more!

11/21/2024

This is the Junest November ever.

Just picked this bouquet last night and woke up to snow! ☃️❄️