Catch Us at the DeKalb County Farmer’s Market Smithville Saturdays, beginning in May 7 am – noon Holler Homestead will bring clever ideas (we hope) and yummy simple food (think: eggs, eggs, eggs) Stop by to chat. Canning Workshop July 23 9 am – noon Free to first-time Holler visitors. Regular price $25 So you’ve [...]

In May? 2006?, Nicole Williams and Mark Engler moved to Nashville to take new jobs. That was great, but it wasn’t enough. (alternative for anonymity: Nicole and Mark) They found themselves enjoying greater-Nashville-area lakes and parks every weekend, putting miles and miles on their newish car. They even began to dream about a vacation home [...]

September 2011 The okra still is growing for all it’s worth, but other crops now know fall is coming. Mature hardshell squash are ripening; potatoes are plump underneath but dying out above ground; and corn is finished. Cucumbers, tomatoes, and peppers continue to grow and put out new fruit. Greens and herbs have sent up seedheads. [...]