Pushing Through
Setting up a new farm is not for the faint of heart. The days are long and tiring, the to-do list can feel like it always gets bigger not smaller and there are many times where you just want to sit down and relax for a few minutes but know that is not an option. As a family we have been working almost every day since the start of January to transform a weedy goat paddock into a neat and attractive market garden. We do this because we love this lifestyle and know that once we have finished all the set up, we will have a fun and functional business to work in and enjoy. We love working and learning together as a family, thank you for your support.
Our produce is now featured on the menu at the Nelson Hotel and is stocked and available at Food For Thought and Limestone Coast Pantry in Mount Gambier. Orders can also be placed through our online store for local pickup and customers are welcome to come and visit the farm 7 days a week between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm. Weekly home deliveries to Mount Gambier will begin in a few months when we have a fully planted farm and more production.
This Week’s Available Produce
Carrots 750g $10
Beetroots 750g $10
Butterhead Lettuce $10
Spinach 250g $10
Bok Choi $10
Rainbow Chard $10
Parsley $5
Notes From The Garden
At Rainbow OMG we recognise the centuries long tradition of Moon Planting. In short the different phases of the Moon correspond to growth in in different parts of plants with about 7 days for each phase. The order is Leaf, Fruit/Flower, Root and Stop. We find this cycle an excellent tool for planning and scheduling of all the regular tasks needed for a functional farm.
We are currently in a Fruit/Flower Week and being that Spring is just around the corner we have begun seeded Summer varieties such as Tomatoes, Capsicums, Cucumbers and Zucchini as well as direct seeded Bush Beans in some raised beds.
Instagram Reel of the Week
| See what we have been up to this week at the Rainbow OMG micro farm. |
Our Home is For Sale
Step into a Self Sufficient Oasis
We are selling our home in Rainbow. Please share this listing with anyone you think might be interested in escaping the rat race for a great life in a small town.
Our Land is for Sale
Large Vacant Land on 2 Titles
We have shut down the Rainbow farm site and are selling the land. Set on a quiet side street and withing walking distance of the School, IGA, Post Ofiice, Bakery and other retail outlets this vacant land is the perfect site to develop your new home or rental properties.
Product Focus – Bok Choi
Bok Choi also known as Asian Greens are from the Brassica family of vegetable which also include Broccoli, Cabbage, Mustard etc. Our Bok Choi’s are much larger than those normally available in stores. The white stems are crisp and sweet and the greens have a mild, peppery flavour, Bok Choi grows year round in our climate so should form a staple of a seasonal, local diet.
They are yet another nutritional powerhouse containing:
- Vitamins A, K, C and B6.
- Folate, Calcium, Manganese, Potassium, Magnesium and Iron..
- Low in Calories.
- Great for Heart Health, Bone Density, Eyesight, Skin and Hair Health and Boosting Immunity.
- Assists healthy pregnancy due to high levels of Folate
Here are some ideas to get more Bok Choi into your diet:
- Use in Stir Fry, Curry or Miso Soup
- Use in place of Broccoli when out of season. Bok Choi grows year round, Broccoli only grows in the cooler months in our climate
- Shred into Coleslaw
- Combine with Sugar Snap Peas or Green Beans as a low carb rice or noodle alternative
- Make your own ferments such as Kimchi
Order your Bok Choi today.
We look forward to serving you,
Evan and Jill Young
