What's Happening Wednesdays ~ Here come the Turkeys

Our morning started out with the arrival of our baby turkeys which are now settled in nicely to their new home. There is nothing better than the sounds of baby chicks. One of our customers stopped by to visit just in time for her young son to see the baby turkeys and help us get them settled. He was so excited to learn how to hold them and give them water and food. It was a great experience.

Later in the afternoon our Veterinarian came out and vaccinated all our goat with their yearly rabies shots. This went a lot smoother than I thought it would. Each goat hopped up on the milk stand and enjoyed a late afternoon snack of Alfalfa pellets while she administered their shots. It could not have been easier. 

Wednesday's Meal:

Our Own Farm Raised Pork Chops 

(with sage from our herb garden)

Cabbage Leaves Sauteed in Butter

and

Tomato and Cucumber Basil Salad

Must Be Monday- Lets Play in the dirt!

Must Be Monday!

Weeding the garden consumed most of my Monday. Weeding is always very calming to me. I try to look at it as time to clear my head and just enjoy playing in the dirt. Once the weeds were under control I had time to plant the rest of my green beans, another row of beets and turnips. Life is Good!

Putting up Kale!

I also had time to get some kale harvested and stored for this winter.

The kale was blanched for 3 minutes and plunged into an ice bath then weighed out to 10 oz portions and packed in ziplock bags ready for the freezer.

I'm watching you.

Tomorrow I will spend my morning at HILLANDALE farm. They provide  a summer camp for young kids.  I will visit with the goats and talk about the value of goats on a farm and show the kids how to milk.

Monday's Miracles 

Monday's Menu:

Burgers (from local beef)
Roasted Root Veggies with rosemary and thyme
Arugula Salad with homemade feta and walnuts

Why I began making Silk Tree Farm's Goat Milk Soap.

I started making goat milk soap about 3 years ago. I have always tended to have dry skin, but I started having sensitivity issues to different products and I began suffering from eczema, so my journey in soap making began. I wanted to avoid commercial soap products, so I became determined to learn how to make my own laundry detergent and started researching how to make goat milk soap on the internet. I had heard that goat milk soap was wonderful for your skin and I had plenty of extra milk from my goats. I found a very informative YouTube video on how to make soap. I started with the cold process method but once I tried the hot process method I was hooked. I love the bars of soap it produced. Since I started making my own soap I have not had anymore problems with eczema and my skin is a lot healthier. the goat milk soap is very nurturing to your skin. Customers have mentioned that it has helped their children who also suffer from eczema.

I am now making soap twice a week for sales at the farmers' markets and for the local stores who carry Silk Tee Farm's Handcrafted Goat Milk Soaps. The sales of these soaps are assisting in my future plans of expanding Silk Tree Farm. I want to thank all of the customers and stores who support us.

Charlestown Land Trust Farmer's Market

Stop by and visit us at the Charlestown Land Trusts Farmer's Market every Friday from 9:30-1:00.

Located at:
Church of the Holy Spirit
4150 Old Post Rd.Charlestown

Grab yourself a bar of our own old fashion hot process goat milk soap. 

Lavender

Lemongrass

Sandalwood

Peppermint

Unscented

Our Hand Made Goat Milk Soap contains Olive Oil to moisturize and gently cleanse your skin. It is nutrient rich and high in antioxidants. It also contains coconut Oil, which is moisturizing with natural antioxidants. We add palm oil and milled oatmeal, for gentle exfoliating properties, and soothing affects. Honey is used to help keep skin hydrated. It also is full of antioxidants and can help treat minor acne by attacking the bacteria that cause the outbreaks while moisturizing the skin to aid rejuvenation. Goat Milk of course! Our very own goat milk contains alpha hydroxy acids such as lactic acid which helps remove dead skin cells from your skins surface, and vitamins particularly high in vitamin A, which helps repair damaged skin tissue, The cream in the milk helps boost the moisturizing quality of the soap.