Rocky Creek Valley Farm

05/13/2026

40 degrees at the farm this morning. The plants are having a hard time "getting going" this Spring. But, the Peonies and wild Phlox are beautiful!!

05/05/2026

Support your local Farmer's Markets!!!

04/22/2026

I've used milk as fertilizer...it works great. Use a ratio of 1 part milk to 7 parts water.
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04/20/2026

Yes!!! Use every squre inch!!!

Most people look at an unused corner of their yard and see a place to stack old pots. I see enough room to grow more food than a large raised bed. You do not need acres of land to start a layered planting system. If you have ten square feet and a bit of patience, you have everything required. This autumn is the perfect time to map out your corner and order a bare root fruit tree for planting.

04/17/2026

Good to know...

Every summer I hear folks complain that the butterflies visit their yard for five minutes and then disappear. They buy expensive nectar plants and wonder why the show is so short. The truth is usually sitting right in front of them, chewing holes in the parsley. To get them to stay, you have to build the whole neighborhood, not just the restaurant. Here is what you need to put in the ground this spring to keep them around.

04/16/2026

Ahhhh....I love chickweed pesto!!!

04/16/2026

Good bugs!!!

04/15/2026

Just had to post another dandelion recipe....DANDELION VINEGAR.

https://rcvfarm.blogspot.com/2026/04/dandelion-season.html

04/15/2026

Dandelion Salad
½ c olive oil
½ c balsamic vinegar
¼ c maple syrup
1/8 c soy sauce (Bragg's Liquid Aminos is better)
Ginger to taste

Mix all ingredients, then add to 2 handfuls of dandelion greens.
Marinate overnight. Yum!
PM me for more dandelion recipes!!!

04/01/2026

A great emergency food is BEANS!!! Nutrition, taste, good to store, beans have it all. Here's a few pointers.....

03/26/2025