Author: Josephine Alexander

February 2017 Kick Off

While the occasional frosty night reminds us that it is still winter, we are itching for spring.  Good thing spring isn’t quite here yet as we still have a little time to make headway on our Winter Projects list.  Last week on a warm and…

2017 Winter Update & CSA Registration

2017 Winter Update & CSA Registration

It is midwinter on the farm.  The lengthening daylight should start greening up the pasture soon.   Between rainy days and freezing temperatures, Randy and Patrick have been assembling the new greenhouse.  Vegetable seeds for next year are ordered, delivered and sorted.  A few – cabbage,…

Seeking Interns for 2016 Growing Season!

We are now accepting applications for full-time and part-time internships for the 2016 growing season.  Do you want to get dirty, sweaty and bone tired?  Farming isn’t for everyone, but for those of us who love it, there is nothing more satisfying than turning sunlight…

Whole Hog Roast Dinner October 17th

Whole Hog Roast Dinner October 17th

Saturday, October 17th 5 PM at Tubby Creek Farm in Ashland Mississippi Join us for this intimate farm feast. Dine alfresco with us in the orchard as the sun sets.We will be roasting one of our delicious American Guinea Hogs, and serving dishes made with…

Summer is here!

Summer is here!

The summer solstice is fast approaching.  Siesta season at Tubby Creek Farm!  We are out the door at first light every morning, and as the days get hotter we like to take advantage of the evening hours when the sun is low.  Besides, we have…

Holy squash and zucchini!

Holy squash and zucchini!

Holy squash and zucchini!  There is quite bit of summer squash in the shares this week.  It is time to get it while the getting is good.  We are loading you up because we don’t know how long it will stick around!  We should have…

Tis’ the Season, Squash Season

Tis’ the Season, Squash Season

Although the official start of summer is still weeks away, this is the last week of spring at Tubby Creek Farm (that’s right, we make our own rules!).  We want to thank all of our CSA members for supporting us through this challenging spring season. …

Squash Problems? And a New Boar

Squash Problems? And a New Boar

Last week I noticed the squash plants starting to bloom.  Hooray, yellow squash and zucchini are on the way!  Then I looked closer.  The plants were covered in female flowers, not a male flower in sight.  Yup, squash and their cucurbit cousins like cucumbers and…