Monday This and That

Kitchen Quick tip - Need room temperature butter but forgot to set it out to soften? Grate the butter with a cheese grater, let sit for 15 minutes at room temperature and you're ready to go!

Daylilies

Heads up!  We will be selling almost all our Daylily plants.  We have four huge beds of Daylilies and they all have to be moved out of these beds.  This is your chance to purchase some beautiful Daylilies for just $1 a fan.  Yes you saw it right!  We will be having a Garage Sale April 13-14 from 9-3 each day and will dig lilies from the beds hoping to get the right colors for you as they are not in bloom right now.  I have posted the colors from the bed so watch make your color choices.  First Come First Serve.

NOTE: I will also be selling bundles of 5 fans for $6 through www.Nebraskafood.org on their next cycle that starts next Sunday.

Lemon Mania

I was sorting through my late grandmothers recipe files and I ran across an OLD FASHIONED LEMONADE SYRUP BASE that you can keep in your refrigerator to make glasses of lemonade.  I've added that recipe below.

One important point I want to make about lemons and all citrus fruits for that matter.  If you are going to be zesting the outside of the citrus fruit YOU MUST PURCHASE ORGANIC FRUIT.  The reason for this is the all the pesticides that have been sprayed on that fruit can be found on and in the skin.  It cannot be washed off.

Health Tip:  A healthy body is an alkaline body system, Cancer loves an Acidic body system.  What is curious is that Apple Juice and Lemonade, being acidic products, actually convert to Alkaline within the body.

I did a little search for lemons and found this awesome site you are sure to want to spend some time on:  http://lemonmania.com/

LEMONADE SYRUP BASE

1 1/2 cups sugar  (Substitute 1 cup Coconut Sugar or 3/4 cup mild honey)
1/2 cup boiling water
1 tablespoon fresh grated ORGANIC lemon peel
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed ORGANIC lemon juice

• Dissolve sugar in boiling water.
• Add Lemon peel and juice
• Store in covered containe in refrigerator
• Makes 2 2/3 cups base

Lemonade by the glass for one 8-oz serving

• In a large glass, combine 1/4-1/3 cup lemonade syrup base and 3/4 cup cold water; stir well.
• Add Ice Cubes

Lemonade by the pitcher for nine 8-oz servings

• In large pitcher combine 2 2/3 cups lemonade syrup base and 6 cups cold water; stir well
• Add Ice Cuber

Why I Hang My Clothes on the Line

1.  I love the fresh smell of the clothes when they are hung on the line.

2.  It is easier on the clothing.  Ever wonder where the lint comes from in dryer?

3.  Depending on how many are in your family, it saves lots of money by not using the clothes dryer.

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Daylilies Bed Three

DAYLILIES BED THREE

I have thousands of Daylilies. Way to many. I purchased them from a well known wholesale grower about 5 years ago. 

We have 4 long beds of Daylilies. The will ALL be moved from these beds this spring so I am looking to sell lots of Daylilies this summer and fall before they are all moved. I paid $3.95 a fan for my original Daylilies and I'm selling them for just $1.00 a fan if you come to the farm. I have also listed them with Nebraska Food Coop at $6 for a group of 5 fans. A 'fan' is a single plant. Sometimes when they are dug they are in clumps of 4-6 fans or more. We dig them and then pull them apart to sell to you. If you are interested in purchasing Daylilies email us at gramafarmer@gmail.com

BED THREE

Flowers will be pictured from South to North. This is the Third bed in from the East.

Orange. Begins blooming late June

Pretty stripped Apricot. Mid height. Begins blooming early July

Ivory with yellow/green throat and yellow edges. Tall. Beginns Blooming late June

Lovely Apricot with Pink and a green throat lined with yellow. Begins Blooming July

Daylilies Bed Two

DAYLILIES - BED TWO - JULY

I have thousands of Daylilies. Way to many. I purchased them from a well known wholesale grower about 5 years ago. 

We have 4 long beds of Daylilies. They will ALL be moved from these beds this spring so I am looking to sell lots of Daylilies  before they are all moved. I paid $3.95 a fan for my original Daylilies and I'm selling them for just $1.00 a fan if you come to the farm. I have also listed them with Nebraska Food Coop at $6 for a 5 fan bundle. A 'fan' is a single plant. Sometimes when they are dug they are in clumps of 4-6 fans or more. We dig them and then pull them apart to sell to you. If you are interested in purchasing Daylilies email us at gramafarmer@gmail.com

BED TWO

Bed two is the second bed in from the East. Flowers will be shown from South to North

Pale Yellow. Tall Plant. Begins blooming late June

This small orange flower if the first to bloom. Short Plant.

Ivory with yellow edges. Tall Plant. Begins blooming late June

Pretty light yellow with pink edges. Begins Blooming mid-July

Apricot with green throat. Begins blooming late June

Tangerine. Tall Plant. Begins blooming early July

Daylily Sale - Bed One

On Saturday March 24th I will begin digging Daylilies from this bed (the first of four beds).  I am cleaning it out to use it for other purposes.  Some of the Daylilies will stay here and be moved to various places throughout the farm.  The rest (and it will be hundreds) of Daylilies from this bed will be sold for just $1 a root.  What a bargin.  Wholesale prices on these roots are $3-5 each and retail more in the $6-9 range.  Contact Us for times and details on how you can get some of these great Daylilies.  We have listed the colors in this bed with pictures below from last year.  We will do our best to give you the colors you want but there are no guarentees since they are not in bloom.  One sure thing you are getting some quality plants that are beautiful!

I have been asked about shipping.  I will pack in a plastic bag and box for shipping.  There will be a packing fee and shipping costs.

BED ONE

This bed is the far east bed. Colors will be listed from South to North. There are 6 colors in this bed.

Bright Orange. Tall Plant. Begins blooming mid-July.

Beautiful Apricot with lighter stripes. Blooms early July.

Tiny Yellow Flowers. Tall Plant. Begins blooming early July.

Light Apricot with Green Throat. Begins Blooming Mid June

Mauve with Yellow Throat. Med Hight. Begins Blooming mid-June

Dark Mauve. Begins blooming early July