I started this blog to record my experiments/adventures in the land of urban agriculture. It is growing into a garden consutation business. I will be happy to advise, plan, install and maintain (or any combination thereof) a garden for you. Contact me for more information at lknzfarm@gmail.com or 678-427-3101, or message me at Elkins Farm and Garden on FB.

Monday, July 29, 2013

Need Some Corn for the Ribs

Smoking ribs on the deck and realized I didn't have a side dish. Pearce, Claire and I ran down and whipped off a few ears of corn.
I wrapped the corn in aluminum foil (shiny side in) and tossed them on the warming rack of my grill. They'll roast for about 30-40 minutes and we'll see how they do

Monday, July 1, 2013

Time To Make The Butter

I started making some butter from the cream I skimmed off the milk I got this week. When the punkins got dressed they had to "help." Pearce even showed Mr. Artichoker, his pet turtle.

My next project with this milk is to make some mozzarella. Stay tuned for that. Oh and there may be video later.