Update from Appleridge

Hi  Everyone. I  thought I would give you an update on what we are up to at the farm. The asparagus is going  crazy. Radishes will start being harvested after work tomorow. Bedding plants are on the tables. Strawberries will soon be ready. CSA are up and going. If you are interested you can still sign up. Our first market starts May 15. The guys will be out of school soon ( thank the Lord). Raspberries are just starting to form. And Keith is already tired Ha Ha I'll keep you posted.
Keith

GUESS WHAT

I was lo0king at strawberries patches and they are blooming already. Not sure if that good or bad? We will see. Asparagus is going crazy though :D

Spring is here and the asparagus is ready.

Spring finally has come and we are starting our CSA delivers next Monday. What is a CSA. CSA stands for Comunity Supported Agriculture. If you buy a share of our produce farm you will receive one of all the produce we grow that is in season every week for the whole growing season. Some examples: asparagus,spinach, lettuce,radishes,raspberries,strawberries,sweetcorn,greenbeans,potatoes,broccoli. I stop but there is a lot more. A share cost $350.00 per season. the pickup piont and time is our house( 114 boulder dr.) Gridley on every Monday after 5:00 p.m. You are welcome to share a share with anyone you wish. Let us know if you are interested. Keith's email keithappleridge@aol.com or Keith's cell # 309-533-8220. Our stand will open on April 17, 2010. We ahve herbs and and some flowers and the list will keep growing :D Keep tack of whats in season by checking us on facebook or our blog.

Cat chases a laser

Cat chases a laser Hi everyone.Some of you may remember last fall I found a kiiten that it mother had abandoned. We brought it home, fed it with a bottle! Now look what we have!!!!!!We are starting to fill the greenhouses with flowers Anyone interested in our CSA can email me at keithappleridge@aol.com. This program allows you to buy into our farm for the whole season an receive produce that is in season all year long. Let us know if you are interested.

Cat chases a laser

Cat chases a laser

Let it snow Florida here we come

Hi Everyone,

Uncle Keith and Ali

Its snowing and we are in Bloomington hoping to fly out tomorow to Florida and a long coming rest. Thanks to Dave for taking care of the growroom seedlings. Our nephew Sean and his better half (Heather) will be getting married in Orlando on Saturday. After the wedding we will be going to Sarasota for a few days at the beach. Kristi Stalter got me started on Facebook and it is amazing all the friends I really have. Kinda nice ! Thanks Kristi. Yurim made back to Korea safely and  we were sad to see her go, but our lives have been enriched by getting to know her and all of our students that we have had. It is a great way to learn about other cultures and gives a a chance to be mom and dad for them and for us. Stay warm everyone and enjoy the snow !!!!!  Keith

NEW YEARS IS COMING

HI EVERYONE,
NEWYEARS IS ALLMOST HERE AND I HAVE STARTED PLANTING A FEW THINGS IN THE GROW ROOM. ROSEMARY,GERIANIUMS, PANSYS, ETC
LATE THIS FALL I FOUND THIS KITTEN IN ONE OF OUR GREENHOUSES. ITS MOTHER HAD ABANDON IT. SO THIS OLD, 250LB, MAN BRINGS IT HOME. BUYS A KITTY BOTTLE AND MARY AND I HAVE BEEN TAKING CARE OF IT SINCE. ITS NAME (TALLIE) MARY'S IDEA. TALLIE  WILL BE AT THE FARM NEXT SPRING. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
KEITH

Merry Christmas even in sad times

Hi Everyone,
Our farming is done (our produce farm and my brothers grain farm. What a year. There is still a lot to do at appleridge: repairs, Up grade irrigation, etc. Kuerth panting is also doing well and keeping me busy. Mary is still at Dr. Weaver's office and working hard and taking care of me! BIG JOB. We are looking forward to a rest in Jan. Florida here we come. For my produce customers. Our seeds for next year have already started to arrive. On a sad note. Yesterday we received word that our Pastor. Steve Estes went to be with the Lord. Even with sad news We know he is with Our Lord and can celiberate Jesus's birth with him in person. All for now and Merry Christmas to you all

Keith