Tag Archives: Haymaker Farmers’ Market

Old School Strawberry Jam

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I made it out to the pickin’ patch (aka Walnut Drive Gardens) Sunday morning and scored roughly 9lbs of sweet, glorious, Ohio strawberries. Mmm…. Diane and I decided that they were just too good to solely be used for jam so … Continue reading →

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The first taste of summer!

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Even though summer doesn’t technically start until June 21 many people mark the start of summer with Memorial Day Weekend. I do start to feel summery around then but the real mark of summer, for me anyways, is the arrival … Continue reading →

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Spring!!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I thought it would neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeever get here! But it’s here! It’s here! And I love it. And I’d love share some of my favorite signs of spring around the farm. My very favorite spring flowers are lily of the valley. We have … Continue reading →

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Three cheers for Tom 1

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

If you’ve followed the blog then you have likely followed the soap opera that is our turkey raising. We scored a tom (Turk) and a hen (JD) in the spring of 2013 from our pal Janee of High Mill Park … Continue reading →

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Chicken Party!

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

I already told you all about sending our birds to the slaughterhouse. Mike and I can both say, without hesitation, that it was the best $70 we’ve probably ever spent! A million times better than spending a weekend butchering at … Continue reading →

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Bye, bye birdie….

Posted on November 6, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Somehow we ended up with way too many birds – roos, spent layers, a broiler that we should’ve butchered a couple of months ago. Selling eggs at the market is an expensive hassle, feed isn’t cheap (especially for roosters who … Continue reading →

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The more things change, the more they change.

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Since we started selling our jams and jellies several years ago we have prided ourselves on kickin’ out old school jams without commercial pectin. Sure-Jell and similiar products make jamming easy but they also give you a jam that is … Continue reading →

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What came first – the chicken or the health department?

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Eggs are the perfect food and they come in nature’s perfect package. They don’t need to be washed or refrigerated. You can collect fresh eggs and leave them unwashed on your counter and they’re still perfect. Don’t believe me? Refer to … Continue reading →

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Strawberries!!

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

THE STRAWBERRIES ARE HERE! Yesterday Ellie and I ran up to Walnut Drive Gardens and snagged 8 quarts of pre-picked berries.  Pre-picked you ask. What the heck? Yea, well a one-month old makes the rules these days and she wasn’t too interested … Continue reading →

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Don’t you, forget about me….

Posted on May 13, 2014 by Barton Farms and Gardens

Hello! Remember me? I hope you haven’t forgotten about us or the Haymaker Farmers’ market! The good news – the outdoor market season begins THIS weekend. We’re back under the bridge on Franklin Street from 9am-1pm starting 5/17 and running … Continue reading →

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