Happy Anniversaryme locally grown and delicious organic vegetables.
Yesterday was a special day for us marking the 8th Wedding Anniversary for Jill and Evan. We married 8 years ago at a very small ceremony at the base of Mount Warning in Northern NSW. It was a beautiful wedding attended by immediate family members and some friends who made the journey up north. Since being married we have had two beautiful children, moved 4 times and are now setting up our second market garden in our favourite place, beautiful Nelson.
Jill and I fell deeply in love our first night out together, being my 29th birthday which coincided with me playing a gig with The Go Set at the Esplanade Hotel in St Kilda. I also proposed to Jill on stage in the middle of a Go Set gig at the Northcote Social Club, she had no idea it was coming but said yes without any hesitation.
It has been a difficult journey for us with many setbacks along way, particularly during the COVID period when we were essentially shunned by our entire community for simply telling the truth as we saw it. We are strong willed people however and always bounce back from hard times. Life in Nelson has proven to be very different and we now feel at home, supported and appreciated by like minded people across the local area.
Life is about enjoying the journey, not the destination. Thank you to everyone who has positively influenced our lives as a couple, we look forward to many more years together serving our local community.
This week is Home Delivery Friday, our webstore has been populated with all available produce and orders can be placed until 7:00 am on Friday. All orders will be delivered in a returnable, insulated shopping bag by us the farmers. There is nothing more convenient than ordering online and home delivery of the best local produce available.
Our produce is now available for retail purchases and is featured on the menu at the Nelson Hotel and is always stocked and available at Food For Thought in Mount Gambier. Customers are welcome to come and visit the farm to take a look and purchase vegetables 7 days a week between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm.
This Week’s Available Produce
Carrots 1kg $10Beetroots 1kg $10 (2-3 Weeks)
Butterhead Lettuce $10
Spinach 250g $10
Rainbow Chard $10
Coriander $5
Parsley $5
Sugar Snap Peas 500g $10
Bok Choi $10
**NEW** Nelson Honey 500g $15
Coming Soon
Celery
Rocket
Tomatoes
Cherry Tomatoes
Capsicum
Cucumber
Zucchini
Green Beans
Basil
Thai Basil
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.
This week is Stop Week which means nothing gets seeded or planted. Instead we focus on improving infrastructure, work flows, weeding beds and Evan usually takes this chance to do some extra Arborist work to bring more money in for the family.
Product Focus – Spinach
250g of Organic Spinach
Spinach is one of our most popular crops and needs no introduction. Our Spinach leaves are quite large and will keep fresh for weeks (not days) in your fridge, it is delicious eaten raw or cooked and is packed with the following nutritional and health benefits:
- Vitamin’s K, A, C and B6
- Manganese, Magnesium, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Copper, Phosphorus, Zinc, Sodium and Selenium
- Folate, Riboflavin and Thiamine and Niacin
- Boosts Immunity
- Stabilises Blood Sugar
- Maintains Healthy Vision
- Supports Bone Health
- Keeps Skin Glowing
- Aids in Detoxification
- Preserves Brain Health
- High in Magnesium
Here are some ideas to get more Spinach into your diet:
- Buy more or grow more of it 🙂
Spinach grows and tastes best in cooler weather and as such is a seasonal vegetable in our Market Garden. Order you Spinach today.
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 Office, Bakery and other retail outlets this vacant land is the perfect site to develop your new home or rental properties.
We look forward to serving you,
Evan and Jill Young
