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15/11/2024

13/11/2024

Slow and steady might win the race, but it sure takes a while to get there! 🐌💨 When you’ve got nowhere to be, why rush?

Now Vertakking 😎

Nature

12/11/2024

SNOW ✅
SOLITUDE ✅
SCENERY ✅

Now Vertakking!

06/09/2024

🌿 Nap Time for Our Fuzzy Friend! 🐝💤

Caught this adorable bumble bee catching some Z’s on a cozy leaf! 😴🍃 After a busy day of buzzing around and collecting nectar, even our hardworking pollinators need a little rest.

Why We Love This Moment:

Sweet Dreams: Just like us, bees need their downtime to recharge. This little bee is taking a well-deserved nap after a day of hard work. 💤💛

Nature’s Comfort: Leaves provide a perfect resting spot for our buzzing buddies. It’s nature’s way of offering a soft place to land! 🌿

Pollinator Appreciation: Bees are crucial to our environment. Let’s celebrate these tiny heroes and the vital role they play in our ecosystem. 🌍💚

Share the Buzz: If you spot any sleepy bees or other cute wildlife, we’d love to see your photos! Tag us with and spread the love for our pollinator pals. 🌟

🌸🐝✨

04/09/2024

🌶️ Poblano Peppers: From Fresh to Fabulous! 🌶️✨

This season, we have discovered the versatility of poblano peppers! These rich, mildly spicy peppers are perfect for adding depth and flavor to your dishes. Here’s how you can make the most of them:

⭐️Poblano Peppers are yum because:
Flavorful Kick: Poblano peppers have a mild heat with a hint of smokiness, making them ideal for enriching enchilada sauce and other Mexican favorites. 🌮🔥
Versatile Uses: Besides enchilada sauce, try them roasted, stuffed, or blended into salsas and soups. Their deep flavor profile adds a delicious twist to any recipe! 🍲

⭐️DIY Enchilada Sauce:
Roast and Blend: Roast poblano peppers until the skin is charred, then peel and blend with tomatoes, garlic, onions, and spices for a homemade enchilada sauce that’s rich and flavorful. 🌶️🍅
Cook and Serve: Simmer your sauce to develop the flavors and use it to smother enchiladas or as a zesty topping for your favorite dishes.

⭐️Air Drying Poblano Peppers:
Hang and Dry: For a unique, smoky flavor, air-dry your poblanos! Simply hang them up in a cool, dry place and let them dry out completely. 🌿🍂
Preserve and Enjoy: Once dried, you can crush them into a powder for seasoning or use them in soups and stews for a rich, smoky flavor that lasts!

⭐️We got a lot of help from "Pepper Geek": https://peppergeek.com/growing-poblano-peppers/

🌶️🍽️✨

28/08/2024

It is tomato season and therefore SALSA season!
We made a mild batch and also a SPICY batch 🌶🌶🌶

🌶️ Fresh Salsa Magic in Your Kitchen! 🥑🍅

Craving a burst of flavor? It’s time to whip up some homemade salsa! 🥳🌟 Here’s how you can bring the fiesta to your kitchen with just a few fresh ingredients:

Ingredients:

Ripe tomatoes 🍅
Crisp [green] bell peppers (and jalapenos if you'd like some spice) 🌶️
Zesty onions 🧅
Fresh cilantro 🌿
A splash of lime juice 🍋
A pinch of salt and pepper 🧂

Instructions:
1. Chop It Up: Dice tomatoes, bell peppers, and onions to your preferred size.

2. Mix and Mingle: Toss them together in a bowl with chopped cilantro. We like to use a food processor for a finer salsa. If you want to use a blender/ food processor, place herbs/ veggies on the bottom and tomatoes on the top.

3. Add Zest: Squeeze in some lime juice and season with salt and pepper.

4. Stir and Serve: Mix well and let the flavors meld. Serve with your favorite chips or as a topping for tacos!

Why We Love Salsa:
😋Fresh and Flavorful: A perfect blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy!
😋Customizable: Adjust the heat and flavors to suit your taste buds. 🔥
😋Healthy and Delicious: Packed with veggies and great for snacking!
😋Get Creative: Share your salsa creations with us! Tag us with and show us your unique twists on this classic favorite. 📸🎉

🌟🍴✨

26/08/2024

🐶 Happy International Dog Day! 🐾🎉

Today, we're celebrating our loyal, loving, and adorable canine companions who fill our lives with joy and wagging tails! 🌟🐕

Don’t forget to give your pup an extra belly rub and a tasty treat today.

🐾🐶✨

23/08/2024

After big storms, we tend to have flowers break-- good way to repurpose them by bringing some natural beauty inside.

What is your favorite flower blooming right now?

20/08/2024

Bumble bees snacking on some pollen from Hyssop.
Reminds me of eating corn on the cob-- do you eat left to right, like a typewriter, or all the way around? 😅 Seems like bumblees are "all the way around" type-ha.

17/08/2024

The girls are having a party on the Rocky Mountain bee plant!
Also if you look closely on the plant’s anthers you can see tiny wild bees joining the pollen fiesta as well 😃

Happy 🐝 today!!!

05/11/2021

I know, I know... it's too early to be thinking about Christmas!! Thanksgiving comes first. BUT I must say this is my favorite time of the year to do gift shopping because it is so chill, no pressure, and nothing beats local gifts :) Come on out! Plus, they are going to have hot cocoa. Yummm 🙃

Welcome 🐷
We are a Veteran owned 1st generation farmers raising pastured pork🍀
“Home is where you Anchor!” 🫶🏻
We utilize organic practices for the well being of our customers.

14/05/2021

Thank you so much to everyone that came out on Saturday to either pick up plants or shop, or both! We had our best opening day ever and are thrilled to see the love and appreciation of native plants spreading throughout our communities!

We are re-organizing and restocking now and will be posting a new availability list for May 15 later in the week! Lots of new and exciting species are on the way!

We will be making the deliveries from our online ordering period this week on Wednesday and Thursday with Sunday as an overflow. If you’ve placed an order for delivery, please keep an eye on your email as we will be in contact with you in the next couple days to confirm which day your plants will arrive.

Finally, huge thanks to our friends, neighbors, and presenters at Root + Hive for another amazing Spring opening! Community Crops Grow with Me Gardens Lotus Gardens LLC Now Vertakking Shel-Bee's Honey and Products

Photo: Derek Ehlers