Swallowtail Butterflies invaded one Farmer’s fennel crop over the weekend. She hand picked eight of their cocoons off the leaves …put them in a jar and gave them to a youngster who wanted to raised butterflies at his house! A nice way to get rid of these critters! They love fennel and ate her leaves… nothing but the stems were left… they’ll do the same thing to parsley! Plant extra crops as “sacrificial” plants ‘cuz you are going to lose a few to these critters. So be on the lookout for their lime green, black and cream-colored larvae. Make sure […]
Monthly Archives: May 2011
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If you missed our Supper in the Farm on May 15th, you missed the most happening event on the island in a long time! The weather was perfect… the breeze was Savannah-balmy and kept all the bugs and gnats away! Visitors from Atlanta and South Carolina – who were guests of Landings residents – were completely in awe of the Farm… the plots…the diversity of flowers and veggies… the camaraderie… the Farm ART… yep, the Farm art impressed so many people there was a rumor floating through the crowd that we should host an annual competition to see who can […]
We Farmers are mighty creative folks… so when you visit the Farm let your eyes wander to the marvelous art and sculpture that the Farmers have lovingly placed in their plots. Birdbaths and wood-gnomes; antique bicycles and glass globes; costumed scarecrows and, of course, windmills of every size and shape! Enjoy! The Farm Art is just one of our many talents on display! (5/15/2011)
Two visitors to the Farm noticed a Farmer struggling while trying to sift her soil. They stopped to chat with her and suggested using a solid framed sifter as this had worked for them. When the Farmer said that she would have to build one for herself, the two visitors smiled, bid her good day …then went to the store…purchased supplies…and started working. The next day, they returned to the Farm and presented that lucky Farmer with a gift – a wooden sifter! Such kindness extraordinaire! These two visitors remain anonymous but what they have left behind does have a […]
Squash Attacked! The leaves of one Farmer’s summer squash was being eaten by something not visible and the blossoms were shriveling up and dying. So, she dutifully tried an anti-squash vine-borer concoction … which did not work fast enough. Alas – all her squash plants fell prey to the invisible foe and had to be pulled to keep the rest of her plants safe. One Farmer suggested a new tip: a new way of growing summer squash is to put the plants in cages like those used for tomatoes. Growing the plants vertically rather than sprawled on the ground apparently […]
Supper at Skidaway Farms! You are invited to have supper at Skidaway Farms on May 15th! We’ll be celebrating our first harvest so it’s appropriate we eat…really well…while doing that! Roasted Chicken, BBQ Pulled Pork, Orzo Salad teeming with Veggies, Roasted Potato Salad and Corn Bread dripping with Honey Butter will be on the buffet prepared by the chefs at Cha Bella. Beer and wine will also be available. Tickets are being sold at the Landings Company Offices (on Bartram just off Landings Way North) -tickets are $ 45 (with a voucher for a glass of beer or wine on […]
Supper at The Farm The May 15th “Supper at The Farm” is getting closer! Farmers were heard going on today about the great food Cha Bella Restaurant always supplies… much thanks to Chef Matt and his staff! Tickets are on sale…. everyday …at the Landings Real Estate Office on Bartram Road. Don’t miss out on your first Harvest Celebration! It’ll be so nice to eat while strolling amongst the vegetables and fruit … a perfect end to a Farmer’s day! (4/12/2011)
Walk around the Farm and you can see some amazing plots …glowing veggies…no weeds…well pruned plants… perfect furrows and trellises. The work of very experienced hands is on display in these plots! The Farm counts several Master Gardeners and many more Gardeners-Extraordinaire with years of know-how on our roster. We are lucky to be able to watch them work and now several are willing to volunteer their time to help Farmer-wannabees get their plots in order. If you have a friend who wants to join the Farm but hesitates because they have no experience, then Skidaway Farms can remedy that! […]
The pilot program for our children’s garden is an initial attempt to educate, and allow children and parents to experience the joys of growing vegetables from seed. We have begun this program with four plots within the area designated in the Farm. Just after the Grand Opening for Skidaway Farms, a crop of cool weather (early) vegetables was planted: garlic, onions, radishes, spinach, parsley, and carrots as well as pumpkins. Pat Barry, Skidaway Farms’ Children’s Coordinator, will monitor the progress and inform the participants when “things” start to sprout. As the Farm waits with great anticipation for our first children’s […]
Not only are we growing great food at Skidaway Farms but next week we’ll be serving some to you as well at our May Supper at the Farm event! You and your family, friends and neighbors are invited to join us for our first harvest celebration! Cha Bella Restaurant’s incredible Chefs have prepared a delectable menu for the buffet which will begin at 5 pm on Sunday, May 15th. Tickets are on sale at The Landings Company office on Bartram Road. Roasted Chicken, Barbequed Pulled Pork, Orzo Salad teeming with Vegetables, Corn Bread dripping with Honey Butter and Roasted […]