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Variety of Certified Naturally Grown vegetables and herbs. About Us In the fall of 2007, we went to a rabbit show at the Fairgrounds in OKC and there we met Barley - a large French Lop, our first encounter with a rabbit larger than a small dog. We immediately fell in love, took him home, and named him Barley. He now presides over the whole house. We also have two Lionhead rabbits and small geriatric Holland Lop. They all love our home-grown veggies and herbs and each devours at least 3-4 plates a day. There's much less enthusiasm for anything store-bought! My mother (Jo), brother (Dan), and I (Liz) have lived on my grandfather's 160 acre farm northeast of Norman since 1982 and we've always had a small garden. We have never used herbicides or pesticides and about two years ago began using organic, rather than chemical fertilizers. About the same time, we began growing a variety of traditional and interesting herbs, planted a small asparagus patch, and grew our first heirloom tomatoes (the Cherokee Purple). The wonderful flavors and varieties of heirloom vegetables is amazing, and we now try to find organic or untreated heirloom varieties of many of the vegetable seeds we grow. Dan joined the business this year and is expanding our business into small fruits over the next few year to include table grapes, blackberries, and strawberries. The notion that we might be able to grow enough to sale some of our wonderful veggies and herbs at a farmer's market is now becoming a reality thanks to the numerous meetings about sustainable agriculture and growing for farmers markets held in Oklahoma, and the increased awareness and determination to eat safe, healthy, and local sustainable food. We sell our produce during the summer at the Norman Farmer's Market Wednesdays and Saturdays 8am-noon, and at The Earth and Native Roots in Norman, through the coop here, and off the farm when anybody decides to drop by. Browse through our Products for Sale Practices (our standards for raising or making our products) We buy predominantly 'organic' or organically grown seeds or plants when possible from seed catalogs like Nichols Garden, Territorial Seed, Bountiful Gardens, and Baker's Creek (or from the co-op when available). We do not use herbicides or pesticides. We fertilize using city of Norman and our own compost, and OMRI and natural fertilizers from Fertrell (including Alfalfa, Kelp, Crab, Fish and other plant and animal meals SQM nitrate of soda, and Greensand). We try to control pest problems by companions planting, surrounding the garden with marigolds, and watching for problem infestations and using diatomacious earth or castor oil or pyrethrine based sprays (like Pyola or Pyganic). Additional Information The primary goal of Barley's Garden Patch is to eventually be as self-sustaining as possible (providing all of our own compost, growing our own hay for the rabbits, and saving and using vegetable and herb seeds) using only natural methods in the process of growing heirloom varieties of many vegetable and herbs, to provide our neighbors and other Oklahomans with a safe and sustainable product. We are currently certified Naturally Grown. See us and other Oklahoma Certified Naturally Grown farmers at http://www.naturallygrown.org/farm-list-detail.html?state=OK&country=227 Highlights this Month HEIRLOOM TOMATO production is low - I'm hoping for the second wave of large green tomatoes covering my plants to ripen in time for the coop - we'll see. I am also not going to oversell them, so that I don't have to disappoint a lot of people like last month! We have lots of PEPPERS - HOT, MILD, and SWEET BELLS. The OKRA is in full production now, so we're picking every day! We also have a wide variety of HERBS to liven up your cooking, grilling, and baking. We are in the midst of fall planting! Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, carrots, beans, peas, spinach, chard, lettuce, mache, cilantro, dill, savory, and other great fall items that do wonderful with our mild falls! Dan has been digging his beds and has sown a cover crop to sweeten the soil prior to putting in lots of grapes and blackberries this next spring. Exciting! PROBLEMS WITH ORDERS: If, for any reason, you are unhappy with what we have sent you, please contact us about the problem, either by email or phone (enichols73@yahoo.com or 405-360-6715), and we will get you reimbursed either directly by us, or through the coop. |
Dairy and Eggs: Eggs
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #12279 All natural, free-range EGGS
Order number of dzs. From chickens that have never been fed any medicated ration or industry processed feed. Bright orange, healthy yokes and strong shells. Eggs are from assorted laying breeds and include different shades of brown eggs. We also have a green egg laying breed so each dozen will include at least one green egg.$4.00/dz Herbs: Fresh Herbs
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #8311 Apple Mint
Order number of qrt bags. PRICE REDUCED - Apple Mint everywhere!! This is one of my favorite mints - mild and sweet. I like to put this in water for a refreshing change of taste, in juice, and in cold teas. You can chew on the leaves themselves, although some people do not like the "hairy" leaf texture. Packed in 1 quart bagsCertified Naturally Grown $2.00/qrt bag #13595 Apple Mint - lrg
Order number of gallons. Much larger quantity of mint for your teas and juices in this hot weather! Packed in gallon bagsCertified Naturally Grown $4.00/gal #8542 Basil - Holy
Order number of bags. I consider this a slightly sweet, small-leafed basil variety. As with the cinnimon basil, we leave the flower head on because it helps to preserve flavor and storage of the leaves, and they look nice. Often sold in tablet form in health food stores, Holy Basil can be used fresh or dried in deserts and teas. Comes in quart sized bag.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/qrt bag #8833 Basil - Lemon (Sweet Dani)
Order number of bags. Smells just like lemon drops! We've used this primarily in marinades or sauces for chicken and fish because of the tangier taste. Comes in quart sized bag.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/qrt bag #8436 Basil - Sweet culinary kinds
Order number of gallons. Includes Genovese, Italian Large Leaf, and simple Sweet Basils. These are the best and most versatile of the basils. You can place whole leaves on top of a pizza or in a grilled cheese sandwich, as well as common usage in Italian and some Asian foods. NOTE: Because basils do not last long, we recommend making a pesto out of it with garlic and olive oil, or simply freezing the leaves, which you can do with any of the herbs (this preserves the great flavor better than drying). Basil is prolific! Packed in a gallon bag.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/gal bag #8281 Chocolate Mint
Order number of qrts. PRICE REDUCED - Chocolate Mint covers all of old herb garden!! This strong mint is good in teas or to boil down into a condensed liquid and add to drinks, deserts, etc. It comes packed in a quart bags.Certified Naturally Grown $2.00/quart #13596 Chocolate Mint - lrg
Order number of gals. Much greater amount of mint!Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/gallon #8446 E-Z Celery
Order number of bags. Grown because celery doesn't grow in Oklahoma, this is a celery substitute that looks similar to parsley. Thus its leaves and stalks are used in place of celery in soups, stews, sandwich spreads, dip, etc. THIS HERB TASTES WONDERFUL - we put some recently in stew and it went from good stew like usual to GREAT!!! This is a new herb for us, so we don't have a lot, unfortunately. Comes in quart bags.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/1 qrt bag #13706 Epazote
Order number of snack bags. This herb is traditionally used to makes beans more digestible.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/snack bg #8444 Italian Parsley
Order number of qrts. This is the flat-leaf variety. After cilantro, parsley is the rabbits favored food! Packed in quart bags.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/qrt #11201 Lovage
Order number of bags. Celery-like taste. Comes in quart bagsCertified Naturally Grown $3.00/qrt bag #10859 Oregano
Order number of snack bags. PRICE REDUCED - lots of oregano growing! Like thyme, oregano goes with just about anything. We recently made a meat loaf with co-op producers ground beef and pork, and mixed in lots of our herbs and last summer's dried basil. Try it with oats instead of bread crumbs. And I used to hate meat loaf!! Not anymore!Certified Naturally Grown $2.00/snack bag #8282 Oregano - lrg
Order number of bags. Packed in quart bags for those who use lots of oregano.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/qrt bag #8532 Rosemary
Order number of snack bags. Rosemary is great this time of year braised with fresh asparagus in olive oil! YUM!Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/snack bag #10791 Sage
Order number of snack bags. PRICE REDUCED - new plants coming into production, so we have lots available! We use sage primarily with meat dishes and white pasta sauces. Particularly good in marinades or rubs for grilled poultry, pork, or lamb. Comes in sandwich-size bags.Certified Naturally Grown $2.00/snack bag #8443 Sage - lrg
Order number of quarts. Much larger amount available for drying, making pesto, or making a big meal - whatever your desire.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/qrt bag #10857 Thyme
Order number of snack bags. Thyme is great with everything in my opinion! And great for you. I even give a little to the cats in their food, and of course the rabbits get a little too!Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/snack bag Home Decor: Home Decor & Accents
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #12520 Goemetric Engraved Vase
Order number of vases. Measures about 5" wide by 7" tall. This beautiful small vase is intricately dyed and engraved in geometric design around the bowl with a plain neck and leather accent. Opening is interestingly scalloped and interior dyed dark brown. Crafted by Melissa Karner, my brother's girlfriend.$20.00/vase #10276 Gourd Mug (decorative only)
Order number of mugs. Our first gourd mug! Measures about 4" wide by 5" tall. Interesting wood-burned design around the rim of the mug. Filled with beans to help stabilize it. Beautifully crafted by Melissa Karner.$15.00/mug #12519 Leaf Engraved Bowl
Order number of bowls. Measures about 6" wide by 4" tall. This beautiful bowl is dyed a reddish brown with maple and other leaves wood burned on the surface. Crafted by Melissa Karner.$18.00/bowl Vegetables: Misc. Vegetables
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #11243 Garlic Variety Pack
Order number of 4-packs. Homegrown garlic is SO good! Taste range is as pronounced as the full flavor of heirloom tomatoes! This variety pack will include samples of any one of our 18 garlic varieties. They are soft and hard neck types and include any of the ones listed: Chinese Pink, Susanville, Polish Softneck, Bob's Italian, Broadleaf Czech, Bavarian Purple, Italian Silverskin Late, Oregon Blue, Great Northern, Bogatyr, Chesnook Red, Belarus, Fireball, Inchelium Red, Purple Glazer, Siberian, German Extra Hardy, and Music.Obviously, we love garlic!! If you have a preference please let me know - if we have enough quantity we will try to accommodate your preferences. Bag will include 4 different varieties of moderate to large bulbs.Certified Naturally Grown $7.00/4-pack #8535 Garlic Variety Pack - small
Order number of 4-packs. This variety pack will include samples of our earliest garlic; most are soft neck varieties and include Chinese Pink (mild), Susanville (mild), Polish Softneck (hot), Bob's Italian (versatile), and Broadleaf Czech (hot raw, wonderful cooked flavor!). It may also include small bulbs from our later garlic (mostly hardnecks, see list above). We will give you 4 small pods of 3 or more varieties.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/4-pack Vegetables: Peppers (Sweet, Hot)
Prod.ID Product Name [About Producer] Prod.Type Price #13705 Hot Pepper Mix - HOT
Order number of 5-packs. This mix includes some of our hotter peppers like Purple Jalapenos, Bulgarian Carrot, and Aconcogua. Specify preferences in comments section. Can easily mix hot and mild peppers as well.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/5-pack #11425 Hot Pepper Mix - MILD
Order number of 6 packs. This mix includes a variety of mild peppers - like tomato peppers (milder and great stuffers), and Anaheim and Ancho Chili Peppers. All of these are great in salsas and guacamole to add a little darker flavor than using just bell peppers. Tomato peppers are very small peppers that taste almost like bells when green, except the SLIGHT heat that you might feel on your lips after eating them. However, when they are fully matured to red, they are hotter. 6 peppers of a mix or your choice (if you want some Jalapenos as well), just let me know in the comments section when you order.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/6 pack #8595 Jalapeno Peppers
Order number of qrt bags. PLEASE SPECIFY IN COMMENTS SECTION WHETHER YOU LIKE THEM HOT (these are purple) OR MEDIUM (bright green all over) AND IF YOU WANT SOME THAT HAVE TURNED RED MIXED IN, and we will accommodate your preferences.Certified Naturally Grown $3.00/1 qrt bag #13707 Pepper Mix - your choice
Order number of gals. Gallon bag stuffed with peppers of your choice.Certified Naturally Grown $7.00/gal #8596 Sweet Bell Mix
Order number of 3-packs. This interesting mix includes green, purple, black, red, orange, and yellow bells. They're just starting to turn, which is when they get sweeter! We will give you a mix of 3 bell peppers (if really small we'll include 2 for 1 to compensate for size). Home-grown bell peppers are smaller and stronger than in the store ( stronger bell pepper taste when green, and stronger sweetness when turned!). We primarily put them in salads (adds great flavor), grill them, cook them, and cut them up and freeze them for cooking with in the winter!.Certified Naturally Grown $4.00/3-pack