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For pete’s sake farm, llc

Angie Quigley, Owner

6050 Cedar Creek Lane

Lexington, KY 40515

forpetesakefarm@yahoo.com

Phone: 859.489.7857

Fax: 859.263.2462

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Our MissionOur MissionOur MissionOur Mission

At For Pete’s Sake Farm, we use sustainable, organic practices

and work in harmony with nature to produce its harvest in due

season. As stewards of the land, we protect the environment

and preserve the natural ecosystem. Soils are healthy and fer-

tile, beneficial insects thrive, and the land rewards us with vege-

tables that are full of vitamins, minerals, and good old-

fashioned flavor!

All of our harvests begin with seed started in our own green-

house here in Fayette County.

Every plant or vegetable you

purchase is truly homegrown and

Kentucky Proud. You can rest

assured that your plants are

healthy and disease-free and your

harvest will be abundant.

This year we have new additions

to the plant sales: strawberries, melons, cucumbers, squash,

jicama, and more varieties of herbs. Some quantities may be

limited, and plants will be sold on a first come, first serve basis.

Also we have two other vendors that will be here that we know

you will love!! (Of course we love them, they are our

neighbors)!! They will be selling farm fresh, free range eggs

and sustainable , interior design creations. See page 27 for

more info.

Pete’s annual update is on page 24, be sure to check it out.

The 2011 Plant Sale will be Saturday, April 30th and Satur-

day, May 7th from 8 am to noon in the greenhouse. We

hope to see you there!

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Tomatoes

Australian heart

An oxheart type tomato that produces red heart-shaped 12 oz fruit with few seeds.

A Grappoli d’inverno

Literally “bunches of winter grapes. Like little “roma”

tomatoes, these are the tomatoes of old Italy that are hung

to dry and the fruit stays fresh all winter. Also great for

drying.

Amish paste

From the Amish community, a giant, blocky roma type

tomato. Perfect for pasta sauces, canning, and fresh eating.

Ananas noir

A multi-colored (green, yellow, and purple) that is very

sweet with a hint of citrus. Averages 1.5 lbs with very

heavy yields.

Believe it or not

Weighing in around 2 lbs each, these make superb sandwich

slicing tomatoes…..or any other way you want (no throwing

though, pets or small children could be harmed)!

Better boy

Medium sized, highly productive plant producing a huge

amount of 14 oz., slightly flattened fruits with big juicy,

very sweet but balanced with that perfect amount of

acid for full, complex flavors.

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Tomatoes

Black brandywine

Extra large tomato with blackish-purple color. Deep, earthy and sweet flavor. Just as good as the other Brandywines.

Black cherry

A true black cherry tomato plant that produces loads of 1” round deep purple cherry tomatoes. Large , sprawling vines bear deliciously sweet cherry tomatoes.

blondkopfchen

An heirloom from the Gatersleben seed bank in

Germany, this vigorous vine produces gorgeous clusters

of 20-30 golden yellow cherry tomatoes. Considered

one of the best tasting cherry tomatoes by Tomatofest.

Big boy

A tomato workhorse producing large, meaty crops from

midseason until frost. HYBRID

brandywine

Distinctly the Diva of heirloom tomatoes. Its origin was documented by William Woys Weaver in 1889 by Johnson & Stokes of Philadelphia.

Bread and salt

A Russian heirloom reflecting the cultural tradition of giving company a loaf of bread and salt. These are big and sweet, so you may not want to carry on the tradition with these tomatoes!

Burraker’s favorite

A tomato so noteworthy the great Chuck Wyatt travelled to the moonshinin’ Burrakers holler himself and negotiated for seeds out of his car window. And lived to plant the seeds. A great tasting 1-2 lb tomato.

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Cherokee purple

Heirloom from Tennessee grown by Cherokee Indians. Very productive plant producing 1 lb dusky rose tomatoes with red flesh. Very rich, sweet old-fashioned tomato flavor.

copia

Beautifully striped golden yellow and red tomato. Very flavorful 1 lb. tomato named in honor of Copia, the American Center for Food, Wine, and the Arts in Napa, California. This tomato is a must have for all heirloom gardeners.

Tomatoes celebrity

An award winning hybrid tomato with unbelievable yields and incredible disease resistance. Determinate tomato plant.

Chocolate stripes

An incredibly colorful and delicious tomato. Olive green stripes on medium size, sweet fruit. An unusual variety that should become a garden staple.

church

This heirloom was a favorite of the late tomato aficionado Chuck Wyatt. These large, 1-2 lb tomatoes just might make you sing “hallelujah”!

Crnkovic yugoslavian

A large pink tomato from the former Yugoslavia meaning “Vanna, can I have a vowel please?” Unbelievably smooth for such large tomatoes, and productivity continues until frost.

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Dr. wyche’s yellow

A beefsteak heirloom that produces slightly flattened,

smooth, blemish-free, golden-yellow fruit with a meaty

interior and few seeds. It's rich flavor and larger size

sets this variety apart from other yellow heirlooms.

Tomatoes

Garden peach

This heirloom variety gets its name from its fuzzy leaves and fruit. A golden tomato with pink blush, this mildly sweet flavored tomato is great eaten fresh.

Dinner plate

Huge pink skinned, heart shaped tomatoes that can average 1.5 - 2 lbs. and can measure up to 6” in diameter. That will surely fill your dinner plate!

Cour di bue

Italian heirloom that produces 12 oz. oxheart shaped tomatoes on vigorous vines. Very sweet tasting tomato, great for eating fresh or cooking.

daniels

Similar to Brandywine in taste, yet ripens earlier and produces heavier, almost 2 lb sized tomatoes. Another pink tomato originating from Germany.

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gigantesque

Aptly named as these tomatoes get HUGE. Very bushy plants produce loads of these heirlooms from Russia. Don’t pull out the mini-buns for these guys!

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Tomatoes Goldman’s Italian American

Found at a roadside stand in Italy by Amy Goldman,

this squatty pear-shaped tomato has delicious flavor

fresh or canned. Makes a very creamy sauce.

Green giant

A tall, bushy, potato-leaf plant from Reinhard Kraft in

Germany producing large crops of 1-2 lb., lime green,

smooth, oblate fruit. Delicious sweet flavors. Arguably,

one of the best tasting green tomatoes. Can also be used

Green zebra

The 2-inch round fruit ripens to a yellow-gold with dark

green zebra-like stripes. The flesh is lime-emerald in color

that has an invigorating lemon-lime flavor. A great tomato

for brightening up salads and other tomato dishes.

gypsy

An heirloom from Belarus with considerable purple

blushing , great flavor, and high lycopene content.

Musicians and horses not included.

Italian sweet

Red beefsteak tomatoes can grow up to 3 lbs each!

Incredibly sweet and juicy. A great slicer or canner.

Kentucky beefsteak

Not just big, but great big 2 lb orange fruits that are so

sweet some people don’t even salt ‘em to eat.

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Tomatoes Lilac giant

Huge, 1-2 pound, slightly-flattened, pink beefsteak tomatoes with a pretty pink interior and sweet, full, complex tomato flavors. With it's abundant juiciness and flavor, a good choice for making tomato juice.

Lillian’s yellow

A pale yellow beefsteak, very meaty with few seeds. Considered to be one of the best tasting yellow heirlooms.

Mama leone

Rated as one of Local Harvests top 6 paste tomatoes, these 5-6 oz tomatoes are meaty with few seeds and perfect for sauces, bruschetta, etc.

Marizol purple

Heirloom from the Black Forest region of Germany. Large, dark pink fruit with purple tint. Nicely balanced sweet/acid fruit.

Mortgage lifter

Named after “Radiator Charlie” literally paid off his mortgage in the 1940’s by selling his plants for $1 each. Large 1-2 lb red beefsteaks.

millionaire

An old heirloom from the Ozark Mountains producing large, meaty beefsteaks perfect for fresh eating or canning.

Oaxacan pink

Slightly flattened pink fruits with a nice acid/sugar balance. Average 8-10 ounces.

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Tomatoes Orange icicle

An heirloom from Ukraine, these have few seeds and meaty, perfect for fresh eating, salsa, or canning.

Paul robeson

Sweet and smoky 10 oz tomatoes that live up to the honor of Mr. Robeson himself, a famous black opera singer whose artistry was especially revered by the Soviet Union. This Russian heirloom is dark red with dark green shoulders.

pineapple

Large 1-2 lb yellow fruit with red marbling throughout the

flesh . Wonderfully mild with tropical fruity-sweet flavors.

Very few seeds.

Pink german tree

An Amish heirloom from Ohio bearing 3-4 “

tomatoes on sturdy vines. These pink-tinged fruits are

very sweet and low in acid.

San marzano redorta

These 8 oz paste tomatoes came from under the

Tuscan sun! Much larger than other roma types, these

are classic sauce tomatoes. Also taste great right off the

vine.

sugary

A favorite among cherry tomato lovers. 1-inch, brilliant pinkish-red, oval-shaped cherry tomatoes with a pointed blossom end. Huge amounts of tomatoes produced in clusters with very sweet flavors.

Super Italian paste

Another paste tomato– these 6” long fruits are very

meaty with little seeds and juice.

Tomatoes

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Weeping charley

Excellent flavor in a roma type tomato. Sweeter than standard paste varieties……...weep no more Charley!!

1884

Delicious dark pink tomatoes, 1-2 lbs. The original “Survivor”, having been found that very year in a pile of flood debris from the Ohio River.

YELLOW MORTGAGE LIFTER

A rare yellow version of the mortgage lifter. Same great size and taste, but a brilliant yellow color.

YELLOW PEAR

Plants produce loads of bright yellow, pear shaped cherry tomatoes. High sugar content—so sweet that kids love them! Produces until frost.

VIRGINIA SWEETS

Golden yellow beefsteaks dappled with red stripes. Abundant harvests of 1 lb sweet tomatoes.

The Dutchman

These slightly flat, ribbed tomatoes can grow up to 3 lbs

each. Full of old-fashioned tomato flavor, these don’t

disappoint!

Tommy toe

Round, 1” cherry tomatoes with incredible disease resistance and plant vigor. This Australian heirloom requires no pampering to produce loads of tommy toes!

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Big early

When mature, these 3 to 4 lobed bell peppers are a huge 8 in. long by 4 1/2 in. wide with thick walls and crisp, sweet flavor. These are ready to harvest early as green fruit or allow to ripen to bright red for even extra sweetness. HYBRID.

Cal wonder orange bell

Beautiful, glossy orange bell peppers with thick, sweet walls. 60 days green, 80 days to orange.

Peppers

Cal wonder bell

High yields and extra large fruit make this a very popular market pepper. Dark green, 4” fruits have crisp, thick walls. Everything you want in a standard green pepper. 60 days to maturity.

Ashe county pimiento

An heirloom from Ashe County, North Carolina, that

produces amazingly sweet, thick-walled peppers that are

great for fresh eating, roasting, canning, or freezing. 70

days to maturity

Chichimeca jalapeno

Milder then jalapeno (3500 Scoville units versus 5000), these peppers are resistant to disease and cracking. Giant size at 4” long by 2” wide, these are great for stuffing, salsas, pickling, or any way you want them! 65 days to maturity. HYBRID

camelot

A green bell pepper…...on steroids. The plants are 28” tall, upright, and bear heavy loads of these dark, glossy 4 1/2” peppers. Not necessary to remove first blossoms to encourage heavier yields. 74 days to maturity. HYBRID

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Peppers, cont.

Mucho nacho

Mild jalapeno with stunning shape and smooth skin. Bright red color when ripe. Giant 4” peppers are bigger and thicker than regular jalapenos. Mucho impressive, eh? HYBRID

Corno DI TORO GIALLO

Italian “Horn of the Bull” heirloom. Long, 8-10” golden yellow peppers are sweet and spicy. Great for eating fresh or roasting. 72 days to maturity.

CORNO DI TORO ROSSO

Italian “Horn of the Bull” heirloom. Long, 8-10” red peppers are sweet and spicy. Great for eating fresh or roasting. 72 days to maturity.

Large sweet Antigua

From Baker Creek seeds, this variety comes from a farmers

market in Antigue, Guatemala. Long, tapered peppers turn

from green to read and become very sweet.

Ozark giant

Huge, thick-fleshed peppers that turn from green to red. This old Ozark variety keeps producing.

PURPLE JALAPENO

A large, full-flavored jalapeno that starts out green and then turns purple. Great for eating fresh, cooking, freezing, or canning. 75 days to maturity.

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Eggplant

Black beauty

Dating back to 1910, these beautiful, shiny purple-black fruits are 4-5” in diameter. Late season variety.

Malaysian dark red

From Malaysia, these 6-9” long violet-purple eggplants are traditionally used for frying. 70-80 days to maturity.

Ma-zu purple chinese

Popular in Taiwan, these 8-12” long eggplants are dark purple and very tender. Used for stir-frying, but can also be used in other traditional eggplant dishes.

Pandora striped rose

Plants produce loads of lilac and white striped eggplants. Thornless plants with teardrop shaped , medium sized eggplants.

Rosa bianca

Italian variety with a delicate, mild flavor, creamy

consistency, and no bitterness. Prized by gourmet

chefs.

Thai long green

An heirloom from Thailand, these lime green eggplants are

very tender and mild. Plants produce heavy yields on 2-3’

bushes. Superb flavor makes this variety popular with

gourmet chefs.

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Eggplant

Violetta di rimini

From the Rimini region of Italy, these smooth skinned,

deep purple, elongated eggplants have very few seeds and

are easy to peel. Use in ratatouille , fritters, stuffed, baked,

stir-fried, sautéed, or on pizza.

Cucumber

Armenian

Botanically a melon, this long slender fruit is unbelievable in

size, turning yellow when ripe and releasing a muskmelon

aroma. Ideal as a fresh slicing cucumber, has thin skin and

soft seeds.

Delikatesse

A German heirloom with light green, bitter skin and sweet,

crisp flesh. Can grow up to 10”, used for pickling when

smaller and fresh eating at larger size.

Eureka

An early producer, these cucs are great for pickling when 2-5’

long or fresh eating. Very hardy and disease resistant.

HYBRID.

Early Russian

This early vines produces loads of mild, sweet cucs until

autumn. Perfect for salads or pickling, this is one cucumber

that never gets bitter.

Lemon

Dating back to the 1890’s, this cucumber doesn’t contain

much of the chemical that makes other cucumbers bitter.

These 3-4” round yellow cucs are sweet and flavorful. Can

be eaten fresh or pickled.

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Munchmore

Medium green, 7” long cucs are mild and burpless.

Extremely productive. HYBRID

Sweet marketmore

Produces in hot or cold temperatures, smooth-skinned, 6-8”

long cucs popular for salad/slicer. Vines up to 6’ tall.

Cucumber

Thai five star

This variety from Thailand is a small-fruited type at 5” long.

Heavy producer with sweet flavor.

Thai green

Perfect for hot, humid climates, these stocky 7” long

cucumbers are medium green and perfect for fresh eating

or canning.

jicama

Also known as Mexican Yam, Mexican turnip...vines

produce crunchy, somewhat sweet, potato like texture.

Usually eaten raw in salads or in fresh fruit combos, but can

also be used in cooking, soups, stir-fried dishes. Vines and

seeds contain rotenone and are poisonous. We are

interplanting this with our squash to deter bad insects, or if

they are indignant, to take a bite and die!!

Misc.

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Melons

Ali baba

Featured by Dr. Amy Goldman in her book “Melons for

the Passionate Grower”, this melon has become the new

American favorite. Seed was originally from Iraq, but you’ll

swear they came from somewhere in the South! These

melons have a light green rind and sweet, crisp, deep red

Charenteis

A gourmet French melon known for its sweetness. Ripe

when hairline crack forms between stem and fruit (does not

slip).

Crane

An heirloom from the Crane family who has farmed in

Sonoma Valley, California for six generations. Pear shaped

Crenshaw type fruit averages 4 lbs. Yellow green skin

covered in dark green freckles; ripe when freckles turn

orange. Exceptionally sweet and juicy.

Ein dor

A famous dessert melon from the Ein Dor Kibbutz in

Israel. Sweet, juicy pale green flesh. Averages 3 lbs, 100

days to maturity. Slips when ripe.

Ledmon

Old fashioned family melon from J.E. Lednum of South

Carolina...unfortunately the local Ag employee couldn’t

spell. Who cares when it tastes this good , though! The

pink to red flesh melons can grow up to 40 lbs and retain

their sweetness.

Old time Tennessee

A very old variety of cantaloupe that grows up to 12 lbs.

Oblong fruit easily slips from vines when ripe. Very high

sugar content, so definitely a garden-to-table shelf life.

Orangeglo

Strong vines produce heavy yields of deep, orange flesh

with sweet, almost tropical flavor.

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Swan lake

A specialty type melon with yellow rind and cream and

salmon swirled flesh. A very sweet honeydew. Averages 3

lbs and slips when ripe.

Melons, cont.

Cocozelle di Napoli

Dark and light green striped zucchini with slightly nutty

flavor. An early producer (45 days) bush type zucchini.

Known in late 1800’s as Italian Vegetable marrow.

Costata Romanesque

Famous Italian ribbed zucchini with tender texture and

outstanding flavor. Large blossoms often used for stuffing.

Another bush type, early producer.

Gelbert englischer custard

Included in Amy Goldman’s book “The Compleat Squash”,

this heirloom is from Gatersleben, Germany. A patty pan

type squash with unusual shapes but same great taste.

Lungo bianco di sicilia

“Long White Sicilian”, these light green fruit are almost

white and grow 8-10”. An early producer with many large

flowers that are great for stuffing. Long vines can either

sprawl or be trellised.

Early straightneck

The traditional yellow squash. Uniform, lemon yellow ,

firm fruit. Harvest in 45 days.

Squash

Tatume

Also known as Mexican squash or calabacita, this round

squash could become the new favorite. More flavorful than

traditional yellow squash and firmer, this one begs to be

grilled. Also proven strong immunity to the squash borer

insect. Vines 8-10’ , harvest when softball sized.

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Strawberries

Frageria vesca “mignonette”

These 1” long, elongated berries will soon convince you

that good things do come in small packages. Has an intense

aroma that can permeate an entire room. Also a favorite

added to champagne. Or you can eat them the second you

pick them!

Frageria vesca “yellow wonder”

Fruit is pale yellow and soft when ripe. Some say even

sweeter than reds. Almost bird proof, so interplant with

reds to keep the furry thieves away.

Frageria ananassa “sarian”

A day neutral ever bearing hybrid strawberry that produces

loads of juicy red strawberries the first year. This variety

also grows well in containers or hanging baskets.

Fragola Quattro stagioni “Four seasons”

An Italian alpine, day neutral and everbearing. The fruit is a

bit larger than “di Bosco”.

Frageria vesca “fragola di bosco”

An Italian alpine variety that is everbearing and very

productive.

Alpine strawberries are tasty cousins of regular strawberries, however a bit

smaller size wise but perhaps more robust flavor. Considered easier to grow,

they reproduce by seed rather than runners. Instead of producing large

amounts of berries in a few weeks, they produce consistently throughout the

summer until frost. Will produce berries the first year. Can also be planted

in containers and hanging baskets. Quantities limited.

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Genovese sweet basil

The classic Italian basil. Great for eating fresh or making pesto. Slow to bolt.

Lemon basil

Mentioned in the 1597 edition of John Gerards’s The Herball, this intoxicating lemony fragrance is great in salads, dressings, teas, and lemonade. The high citral content (68%) in the essential oil results in a sweetly pungent lemon flavor and scent.

Borage

According to Culpepper’s 17th Century Herball,, “The leaves, flower, and seed are good to expel pensiveness and melancholy”. The flowers are edible and used most often in salads, beverages, and on baked goods.

Herbs

Napolitano basil

These mammoth-sized fragrant leaves great for making pesto or eating fresh. Try these on your tomato sandwich!!

green basil

This variety of seed was given to us from a friend whose family still lives in the Middle East…….all I can read from the seed packet is “green basil”!!

Caribe cilantro

An improved variety for its bolt resistance and tolerance of summer heat.

Catnip

A euphoric treat for cats, mild sedative for humans, and

necessary staple for any house with teething infants! Dried

leaves are used to make catnip tea.

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Chia tarahumara

The “running food”, this staple has been used for

centuries by Aztec Indian warriors, Tarahumara Indians of

Mexico, and other native peoples of the Americas. My

fave story is from 1997...52 year old Tarahumara Indian

Cirildo Chacarito won the Nike sponsored 100 mile run in

California, in 19 hours, 37 minutes, and 3 seconds...beating

hundreds of competitors…..wearing his home made tire

tread shoes...ahem, to Nike’s embarrassment! Seeds

contain 23% protein by weight and can absorb more than

12 times its weight in water. We could go on and

on…..but google it for yourself and see!

cumin

Fragrant, ferny foliage on small crawling 6” plants. Seeds

are ground and used in many Mexican dishes.

Dill elephant

A very aromatic, late-flowering variety. Late to bolt for

extended harvest.

Echinacea paradoxa

A yellow flowering variety rather than the normal purple,

this plant has many medicinal qualities, mainly acting to

boost the immune system.

Echinacea purpurea

A beautiful purple flowering Echinacea. Also used as an

immune system stimulator. Native American Indians used

Echinacea for many medicinal purposes, and identified the

plant as such by observing sick of wounded elk that would

seek and eat the plant.

Herbs, cont.

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Fenugreek

Aromatic leaves used in curry powder, imitation

flavorings, coffee substitute, and as a tea.

Lavender, lady

Blooms heavily the first year 10-12 weeks after

germination. Winter hardy in zones 6 and above. Plant in

well drained, sunny site.

Feverfew

Produces pretty, daisy like flowers. Used to repel insects,

to aid in digestion, arthritis, and for migraines.

Hyssop

Mint family plant has bright blue flowers. Soothing tea for

colds, bronchitis, sore throats, etc. Derived from Greek

word azob meaning “holy herb”, it has been used since

biblical times as essential oil in perfumes, external

stimulant to speed healing, a digestive aid and asthma

relief.

Lavender, elegance

Flowers the first year on large spikes. Plants are busy and

well-branched. Can be grown in containers. Plant in well

drained, sunny site.

Lavender, munstead

An English lavender with compact, bushy habit. Colors

range from light blue to deep purple flowers. Best cold

hardiness for lavender. Usually begins flowering the 2nd

year.

Leeks, Chinese

Also known as garlic chives, thin flat leaves with delicate

garlic flavor. Budded flower stalks are sold as “Goy

Chow” in Chinese grocery stores.

Herbs, cont.

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Lovage

Also known as the Maggi herb, this is the main ingredient

in an age old flavoring used widely in Europe. Young

leaves taste like celery and can be used in potato and

Marjoram, zaatar

A wild cousin of Mediterranean oregano, it has a complex

taste of oregano and thyme. Harvest stems when 4-6”.

Pennyroyal

A hardy ground cover with a menthol-minty aroma. Also

used as an insect repellent.

Parsley, giant of Italy

A favorite of Italian chefs, these sweet, intensely flavored

leaves keep growing on plants up to 3’ tall.

Rue, herb o’ grace

Dense green foliage and yellow flowers make this an

attractive border plant. Medicinally used for nervous

disorders, cramps, and poor eyesight.

Sage, broad leaf

Used to flavor meats, stuffing's, vinegars, among many .

Plants grow up to 2 1/2 feet tall , and leaves are dried

easily.

Spearmint

The most popular of the mint species. Hard to kill and can

be invasive!

Lemon balm

Improved lemon balm with higher essential oil content

and better winter hardiness. Leaves used in teas and salads

and said to help calm children and upset stomachs.

Herbs, cont.

stevia

Can be used fresh, dried, powdered, or as a liquid to

sweeten a variety of foods and beverages. Leaves best

when plant is in full bloom with white flowers. Also a

plaque retardant and tooth decay inhibitor.

Thyme, english

Essential in French cooking, this thyme holds up well

during long cooking times making it perfect for soups,

casseroles, etc. Also an excellent insect deterrent for the

garden.

Thyme, german

Standard winter hardy thyme with good flavor and yield.

Thyme, orange

Sweeter aroma than German thyme. Use with fish,

vegetable dishes, or anything pairing well with a citrusy

flair.

Toothache plant

Properties similar to Echinacea in enhancing the immune

system, improving digestion and helping nausea. However

named aptly due to the numbing properties it has when

chewed.

Vietnamese coriander

Also called Eryngo or Ngo Gai, this plant is very popular

in Vietnam and Thailand; it is famous for its cilantro-like

taste. This plant is a must for many South Asian dishes and

grows very well in warm weather.

Herbs, cont.

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Dear friends,

Well, another year has passed

and I’m still holding down the

fort!! And let me tell you,

that is not an easy job any-

more, especially for an old guy

like me.

First the bad news...they took a large tumor off my shoul-

der that turned out to be cancer. However, if there is a

good kind to have that is what it was. So hopefully no

reoccurrences. The good news is I lost 5 lbs just from

the tumor, taadaaaaaa….you should see me now!! Skinny

jeans here I come!!

Okay, so the really good news is that Mom also lost some

weight, but at the same time the smelliest, furless pup

you’ve ever seen showed up at our house. Must be the

mange. And do I mean smelly, sheeesh, I wouldn’t even

roll in that stuff! But other than that, I think we are go-

ing to get along just fine. He shares food with me all the

time, sometimes he even chews it first for me, what a pal.

Of course, CoCo is still around. Does nothing all day,

just eats, sleeps and prances around. Whatever.

My friends next door are also suffering some health is-

sues. Hank has lost his vision,

and Maggie, his sister, has lost

her hearing (now she knows how

I feel ! ), and their real mom,

Sarah doesn’t move as fast as

she used to. But they have an-

other new sister, Matilda, who is

spry as a young

chicken…...that’s her , what a

cutie. You can see all their pics

on my facebook friends.

A Message from Pete

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You’ll get to meet Matilda’s Mom at the plant sales. She

worked for 27 years as administrator of an oral surgeon’s office

before she decided to take a doggie break. She is now living

life at a slower pace and making cool creations with sustain-

able, natural elements. Check out her design pics on the next

pages.

My other friends that you will meet at the sales are Traveler

and Pupparoni’s Mom, Janet Banks. They have lots of chickens

and lots of eggs!! Everyone raves about them because they

have golden yolks, sometimes double, and taste so much better

than that poor stuff from chicken prisons (sorry, Gals).

Only $2 a dozen.

Okay, so that is all for now, I’ve never been a dog of that many

words anyway. However, age has brought a little nostalgia on,

as well as gray hair and stiffness, so sometimes I ramble

on….Annie always let me know when it was time to be quiet,

boy do I still miss her. I think she would’ve really liked this new

pup “Josh” a lot. When he gets older I’ll tell him lots of stories

about her and all of our adventures together.

Okay, so see you at the plant sales. I’ll look forward to sniffing

everyone. Just so you know, I am on a restrictive diet now due

to the cancer, so no treats, and Mom says especially no

Spaldings dougnnuts :(

Ps. I can still catch pretty good from even 20 yards, so IFIFIFIF a

doughnut came flying through the yard…...I’m just sayin’...

Pete

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What’s in a name??What’s in a name??What’s in a name??What’s in a name?? Pete (peet) - a very special Australian cattle dog (blue heeler)

who, by default, found his way into our lives. Although com-

pletely deaf from birth (note the floppy ears!), Pete has learned

simple sign language and also relies on our other dogs for “ears to

hear”. His hobbies include guarding the farm, eating, dancing to

music with a high base, and riding in the front seat of any vehicle.

Our farm with any other name just wouldn’t be the same!!

Peat (peet) - soil material consisting of partially decomposed or-

ganic matter; found in swamps and bogs in various parts of the

temperate zone. It is formed by the slow decay of successive lay-

ers of aquatic and semiaquatic plants, e.g., sedges, reeds, rushes,

and mosses.

Because of the challenging ecological conditions of peat wetlands,

they are home to many rare and specialized organisms that are

found nowhere else. Some environmental organizations and scien-

tists have pointed out that the large-scale removal of peat from

bogs in Britain, Ireland and Finland is destroying wildlife habitats.

It takes centuries for a peat bog to regenerate.

Whether Pete or Peat, we think they’re both worth saving!

Directions

From I-75 South: 1. Take exit 104. Turn right at Athens Boones-

boro Rd/KY-418 . Travel 2.4 miles. 2. Turn left at Old Richmond Rd/US-25/US-421 -

(Jacobson Park intersection) Travel 4.2 miles. 3. Turn right at Evans Mill . Travel 1.4 miles. 4. Turn left at Cedarcreek Ln. Travel 0.5 miles. From Lexington: 1. Take Richmond Road toward I-75. 2. Turn right at Old Richmond Rd/US-25/US-421

(Jacobson Park intersection). Travel 4.2 miles. 3. Turn right at Evans Mill Rd . Travel 1.4 miles. 4. Turn left at Cedarcreek Ln. Travel 0.5 miles.

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