Eggs are one of the most economical and nutritious proteins out there. You can feed a family on a few dollars, literally. Compare the cost of a frittata with burgers or steak, or a roast chicken! These are very large (jumbo-sized) white and occasionally green-tinted eggs from our mixed flock of Khaki Campbells and Golden Cascades. These ducks are free-range, roaming the yard and wherever they feel like, really. They do get traditional layer feed overnight but only have access to our yard, pastures, and pond all day long. These eggs have deep orange yolks and thick whites that will show you why they’re called “whites” (and make chicken egg whites look eerily yellow). I don't think there is any difference in taste, but I do think there is a noticable difference in texture - the duck eggs have firmer whites and very rich yolks, I like them much better than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are the best for baking, giving extra loft and lightness to cakes, meringues, etc. They also make fluffier scrambled eggs and omelettes as well, and are superb hard-boiled. Note: it is possible to have an allergy to duck eggs due to the difference in their protein, which generally manifests as anything from slight nausea to stomach-bug-type symptoms. HOWEVER - on the other hand, if someone has an “egg allergy” it is most likely only to chicken eggs and NOT to duck eggs, and quite possibly they can actually eat eggs as long as they are duck! I find it frustrating and sad that such potentially life-changing information is so little-known.
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Eggs are one of the most economical and nutritious proteins out there. You can feed a family on a few ... more

Eggs are one of the most economical and nutritious proteins out there. You can feed a family on a few dollars, literally. Compare the cost of a frittata with burgers or steak, or a roast chicken! These are very large (jumbo-sized) white and occasionally green-tinted eggs from our mixed flock of Khaki Campbells and Golden Cascades. These ducks are free-range, roaming the yard and wherever they feel like, really. They do get traditional layer feed overnight but only have access to our yard, pastures, and pond all day long. These eggs have deep orange yolks and thick whites that will show you why they’re called “whites” (and make chicken egg whites look eerily yellow). I don't think there is any difference in taste, but I do think there is a noticable difference in texture - the duck eggs have firmer whites and very rich yolks, I like them much better than chicken eggs. Duck eggs are the best for baking, giving extra loft and lightness to cakes, meringues, etc. They also make fluffier scrambled eggs and omelettes as well, and are superb hard-boiled. Note: it is possible to have an allergy to duck eggs due to the difference in their protein, which generally manifests as anything from slight nausea to stomach-bug-type symptoms. HOWEVER - on the other hand, if someone has an “egg allergy” it is most likely only to chicken eggs and NOT to duck eggs, and quite possibly they can actually eat eggs as long as they are duck! I find it frustrating and sad that such potentially life-changing information is so little-known.
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Eggs are one of the most economical and nutritious proteins out there. You can feed a family on a few ... more

Our eggs are ungraded but comparable to Large and Jumbo eggs. They have a thick brown shell and dark yellow yolks. Our chickens graze on organic pasture and eat non-GMO grains. To learn more contact Wayne Diller 931-692-3333 (closed on Sundays).
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Our eggs are ungraded but comparable to Large and Jumbo eggs. They have a thick brown shell and dark yellow ... more

We keep our chickens happy by letting them free range and feeding them all organic layer feed that is soy and corn free! They provide us with a beautiful array of eggs every day including blue, green, and brown eggs! We can provide them washed and refrigerated or left unwashed so they can stay on your counter! Please tell us your preference in the comments.
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We keep our chickens happy by letting them free range and feeding them all organic layer feed that is soy ... more

Our quail are spoiled on a diet of high-protein layer feed, mealworms, fresh greens, and even watermelon rind. Their eggs may be blue or speckled as we have Celadon quail and project quail in a variety of colors. Any texture (nubs or bumps) on the eggs are calcium deposits. Quail eggs can be slightly more difficult to break open than chicken eggs and we use a scissor specifically made for it. Quail eggs are highly nutritious, creamier and smoother than chicken eggs. In recipes, please substitute 2 to 3 quail eggs for 1 chicken egg. Some of our jumbo birds lay “large for quail” eggs. Eggs are unwashed.
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Our quail are spoiled on a diet of high-protein layer feed, mealworms, fresh greens, and even watermelon rind. Their eggs ... more

Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, and may not bloom next year. This native shrub, American Elder or Sambucus canadensis, has been known for its delicious fruit (for use in jellies, pies or wine) since native American times. It has more recently been used in landscapes for its spectacular blossoms and dramatically colored berries. The Elderberry is also a fantastic wildlife habitat, providing both shelter for small animals and a healthy food source. Elderberries are both drought and cold-tolerant, adapt to almost any soil type and most drainage conditions and have few pests. They grow 6 to 12 feet high in an oval or rounded shape. The white flower clusters are generally 6 to 10 inches in diameter and are very showy with a nice fragrance. The fruit, which is pleasantly tart but high in vitamin C, is a smooth round berry measuring three-sixteenths-inch in diameter growing in broad flat clusters. Grows in zones: 3 - 9
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Dug this spring from a grove in my yard and potted in gallon pots. These are first-year plants, still small, ... more

Grass fed, pasture raised, no hormones or antibiotics.
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Grass fed, pasture raised, no hormones or antibiotics. more

A vigorous and easy to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple midribs. Perfect for the woodland garden as a backdrop to hostas or paired with coral bells. Thrives in moist, shady settings, though more tolerant of brief dry spells than most ferns of its type. An herbaceous perennial.
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A vigorous and easy to grow fern with a neat, formal, upright mound of rigid, silver-green fronds with deep purple ... more

Semi-evergreen, deer-resistant Dixie Wood Fern has a dramatically upright growth habit, clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to 4 ft. or more tall. Its large, coarse, dark green fronds are semi-evergreen in our Zone 7. It is best used as a vertical accent in the woodland or shade garden, in full to partial shade, in wet or constantly moist soil; or as a specimen plant. Follow a regular watering schedule during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Feed frequently during growing season with a general purpose fertilizer. Cut back old fronds after new growth begins in spring.
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Semi-evergreen, deer-resistant Dixie Wood Fern has a dramatically upright growth habit, clumping 2 ft. wide, with an upright habit to ... more

Giant Japanese Fern is thought to be a result of a cross between a typical Athyrium nipponicum pictum, Japanese Painted Fern, and its cousin the lady fern (Athyrium filix-femina). A very unique and rewarding hardy fern, this delightful selection performs well in any rich, evenly moist soil. It forms a massive, arching 3 feet tall clump of silvery fronds with green highlights on dark purple stems. Terrific for edging the shade border, in the rock garden, or in containers. Deciduous. Leaves may be trimmed to the ground in late fall or early spring. Plants are easily divided in spring, every 3 to 4 years. As with all athyriums, deer-resistance is excellent.
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Giant Japanese Fern is thought to be a result of a cross between a typical Athyrium nipponicum pictum, Japanese Painted ... more