The Ozark Homesteader

08/11/2025

A family update: https://youtube.com/shorts/M4MzImLYaZ4?si=jSwtjKZA9zI-4166

04/22/2025

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UPDATE: WE ARE OUT OF BULBS!! we have a huge crowd here this morning and bulbs are going home to all over the region. We are offering free, tulip bulbs, you harvest, either pull up or dig. 200+ varieties available. First come first serve at the Baker Creek seed farm in Mansfield Missouri. Please check in the seed store for instructions, all harvesting must be done in business hours, 9 to 5 Monday through Friday.  approximately 50,000 bulbs available. You must get instructions at the seed store first before digging.

11/25/2024

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If you've been through our Pastry Shop, you've probably noticed a shelf with some wooden toys on them by Winter Creek Woodworks. These toys, and rolling pins are made by a fellow named Leon Hoffman from Tilly. Leon and his wife, Liz, were friends of my parents, and all the kids of Chimes grew up with his tops and rubber band guns. You've never met a fellow who loved the magic of childhood like Leon does. He genuinely wants to bring a smile to every child's face, and that's why he makes his toys. He has taken his items to craft shows for decades. If a kid comes to his booth and wants a toy, but doesn't have enough money, Leon has a policy of "Well, what's in your pocket?". If the kid wants one of his toys, they're going to leave with one of his toys.

To honor the spirit of this, now through Christmas, we will be running a "Pay What You Can" toy sale on his toys at our Pastry Shop. We will make up the difference of anyone who can't pay the usual asking price so Leon will receive the full profit. All proceeds go straight to Leon, to help he and his wife make it through winter till the craft shows open back up.

There will be limited availability, as Leon is nearing 80 and doesn't move very quick these days, but we will restock as we can. His items are also available online via Etsy, and those paid orders may be given priority if stock runs low. https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinterCreekWoodworks?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=485693679&from_page=listing

Fine print: We reserve the right to limit quantities sold to one person. This applies to toys ONLY, except the Marble Maze. No reservations, first come first serve.

11/20/2024

We've had an unauthorized hatch. There's one not under her, but does anyone care to guess how many *are* under her?

10/14/2024

Chickens also love them, and pumpkin is a natural dewormer. If you have pumpkins you don't know what to do with, send us a message or drop them off at the farm and we'll take care of them for you! ❤️

10/14/2024

Last Third Thursday and Main Street Morrilton Farmers Market of the season this Thursday, 4-7 pm! 🍂

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 of the season!

FARMERS MARKET, CRAFT FAIR, AND LIVE MUSIC DOWNTOWN OCTOBER 17

Main Street Morrilton presents the Main Street Morrilton Third Thursday Farmers’ Market at Holyfield Place, 120 N Moose Street, in downtown Morrilton, Thursday, October 17, from 4-7 p.m. Moose Street and Commerce Street will be closed to through traffic from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

This month, Main Street Morrilton will welcome Howard and Skye to the main stage at Holyfield Plaza from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy the show! The Donut NV food truck will also be at the market with sweet treats available for purchase. There will also be free kids activities including a bounce house open during the market.

Big Cuppa, Two Guys Hibachi, and Mary’s Bakery will also be open late for food. Clover Alley, Creed Marie Boutique, Merle Norman, The Shoe Company, and Wahrmund Farms storefronts will remain open until 7 p.m. and offer special promotions.

The 2024 farmers’ market season is brought to you by Conway County Farm Bureau, Agri Co-op, and Haynes ACE - Morrilton.

Join the “Main Street Morrilton Third Thursday Farmers Market” event on the Main Street Morrilton page for a full list of market vendors and participating businesses.

Main Street Morrilton is dedicated to promoting downtown Morrilton as the hub of community life. For more information, follow Main Street Morrilton on Facebook, or contact Main Street Morrilton at [email protected].

📅Date: October 17th
🕓Time: 4-7 PM
📍Location: Wayland Holyfield Plaza: 120 N Moose St, Morrilton, AR 72110

10/14/2024

RARE COMET PASSING BY! Don’t miss this opportunity guys. 💫

The Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS has an 80,000 year orbit and it’s passing by earth this month.

Yes, 80,000 years. Literally a once in a lifetime opportunity for us to have this little viewing window.

The Atlas Comet won’t return again for another 80,000 years.

Many of you have probably spotted it already, but I know some have missed.

Look to the west during sunset in the twilight period, around 45 minutes or so after sunset.

The comet will gradually get higher in the evening sky through the 21st.

Eventually it will not be visible to the naked eye. Grab some binoculars for the best viewing.

This is a fun activity for the family and it’s really cool to spot. The weather will be nice this week too.

Enjoy and send me pics!

10/01/2024

It's fall, y'all! 🍂 Check out our October Garden Guide ➡️ https://i.mtr.cool/uacpmddvyj

As you pull vegetables out of your garden from summer, you can replace them with a cool-season vegetable. Here are some vegetables you can plant in your yard in October: mustard greens, kohlrabi, turnips, spinach, strawberries, lettuce, shallots, leeks, garlic, and collards.

For more info about gardening in Arkansas, you can find The Arkansas Garden on our website ➡️ uaex.uada.edu/thearkansasgarden

For questions, reach out to your county agent. Find yours at uaex.uada.edu/counties

Happy gardening!

08/09/2024

We'll be in the Arkansas river valley Friday and Saturday. The City of Morrilton is participating in 64 Galore - a yard sale that extends from northwest Arkansas to Beebe, Arkansas. It's just a little bit south of the Ozarks, but if you are in the area, stop by and say hi. There's even a train museum behind us!

08/04/2024

08/03/2024

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05/02/2024

World Naked Gardening Day is a yearly event observed on the first Saturday of May. On this day, people engage in gardening activities completely naked, with the goal of creating a positive image of the naked body in harmony with nature.

One week away!!
This year World Naked Gardening Day will be on May 4th.