We also are finally getting some raspberries as well as tomatoes. They are still somewhat limited so come early. Lots of great produce as summer lingers into Sept. Hope you can make it this weekend. Have a lovely day. Laurie

9:00 – 3:00 Self-Guided Farm Tours

9:30 – 10:00 Kids’ Seed-Sowing

10:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 11:30 Pesto Demonstrations with Edna McCallion

10:00 – 12:00 Book Signing with Local Nutritionist & Author, Jodi Friedlander

10:00 – 1:00 Stacia & Robert’s Local Honey

10:00 – 1:00 Cheese Tasting with Soledad Goats

10:00 – 2:00 Oil and Vinegar Tastings

11:30 – 1:30 Food Samplings ~$5 Suggested Donation

2:00 – 2:30 Guided Farm Tour with Laurie Thorpe

Saturday, August 14th,

9:00 – 3:00 Self-Guided Farm Tours

9:30 – 10:00 Kids’ Seed-Sowing

10:00 – 10:30 & 11:00 – 11:30 Pesto Demonstrations with Edna McCallion

10:00 – 12:00 Book Signing with Local Nutritionist & Author, Jodi Friedlander

10:00 – 1:00 Stacia & Robert’s Local Honey

10:00 – 1:00 Cheese Tasting with Soledad Goats

10:00 – 2:00 Oil and Vinegar Tastings

11:30 – 1:30 Food Samplings ~$5 Suggested Donation

2:00 – 2:30 Guided Farm Tour with Laurie Thorpe

We look forward to seeing you there, and a big thank you to all of you who responded with questions and suggestions!  As far as what’s on at the farm;

Tomatoes are finally deciding to start trickling on!  The vines are full of heirloom beauties, just waiting to ripen.  What we’ve got ripe now are the delicious Sun Gold cherry tomatoes, and a few Sapho (which are similar in size and shape to a campari tomato – also delicious).

Raspberries should be on in another week.

Cocozelle Squash is just starting to come on, along with a few Patty Pan and Sebring.  The Soleil, Raven, Anton, and Dundoo are all still going strong!

The Falcon and Victoria Eggplant are really starting to produce, and there are even some of the beautiful Rosa Bianca.

Finally, this is the last week for lavender.  Don’t forget to carve out some time to commune with the bees and cut your own – as much as you can get your hands around for only $3.

See you at the farm!

In planning for our open house, taking place August 14th, we decided to ask all of you what you’d most like to see at our open farm day.  If you’ve got the time, please jot down some suggestions or questions you have for us, send them either to thorpefamily5@hotmail.com or jenmusick924@gmail.com and we’ll do our best to cover those for you at the open house.  Here are a few questions from us to get you started:

What would you like to see/experience at the farm?

What would you like to learn about our growing practices/crop choices/fertilizing methods/etc. . .?

We look forward to seeing you all there, and are very excited to hear your questions and to share our farm with you.

Ollalieberries are on finally!

Laurie’s produce available this week: Washed and bagged Spinach,Lettuce, Arugula, and Swiss chard. Beets, radishes, summer squash, and cucumbers.Some basil as well.   Lavender and sunflowers!

Cal Organics Carrots, watermelon,honeydew, cantalope, onions, potatoes, parsley,

Summer is here and weekly more is coming on.

John is at the farmers market Thurs.

Hope to see you.Laurie

PEONIES NEXT WEEK!

STRAWBERRIES SOON ALONG WITH LAURIE’S SPINACH.

Available produce this Sat.-* Blueberries *Kale *Swiss Chard *Carrots*Spinach *Leeks *Red Potatoes *Bell Pepper *Broccoli *Red Beets **Tomatoes

Laurie’s Bagged Washed Lettuce

* produce coming from Cal Organics out of Lamont

** Produce from Cal Organics out of Tehachapi

Looking forward to seeing you.We now are open at 9:00AM till 4:00 PM

Laurie

Romaine Lettuce,Broccoli,Spinach,Carrots ,swiss chard,Kale,cilantro, Kiwi Fruit,celery                         Leeks,Potatoes,Tomatoes,Onions and more.

40%-50% off now in the gift shop.There is still beautiful gift items to be purchased now at cost.Don’t miss out!

Have a great week.Laurie

Although it can be hard predict the exact time of a flower blossom, we anticipate Mother’s Day weekend (May 10th) to be a time when at least some peonies are available for purchase or admiration in the field. Throughout the month of May the various shades of pink and white flowers will be harvested for their long lasting cut flower stems. Historically, prior to innovative shipping methods that occurred following the second World War, ponies were valued as a cut flower due to their long-lasting nature where few other varieties were available. It is a flower that inspires feelings of nostalgia to many of those who visit the farm at this time of year. Please come and see what these grand flowers are all about this year, or, if you are someone who has been waiting for the time of year and watching out for our Peony sign at Jefferey Road, be warned the time has come!

On Saturday, May 10th Tangleweed Farm invites you to come to the farm to celebrate Mom, Peonies and all the up-coming season will have to offer at the farm. We hope you will drop by in order to obtain information about what we will be growing this year, take a walk around the farm, browse a selection of herbs for sale by Donna Tanner, taste a few samples of local, artisan goat cheeses by Soledad Goats, sample specialty oil and vinegars that will be available at the farm throughout the year, sample products from J & J Grassfed Beef, browse a selection of hand woven Italian linenes for sale, and most importantly, take home a bundle of peonies for mom.

It is true this is the time of year in Tehachapi when we all can finally get out and enjoy the outdoors and there is plenty to do each Saturday. Please make time to drop in and see us on the 10th of May between 10 and 4. If you cannot make it due to prior engagements, don’t forget the flowers are blooming throughout the month of May and are available each Wednesday and Saturday as the bouquets last.

Looking forward to seeing you in May and throughout 2008!