Pick Your Own FREE PuMpKiN

Mulberry Lane Farm celebrates the PuMpKiN harvest with a trip to the PuMpKiN Patch to pick your own FREE pumpkin!

Each guest receives a FREE PuMpKiN that you pick yourself from over 8 acres of pumpkins!

It's like being lost in the candy store.  Each pumpkin looks better than the next.  Allow yourself plenty of time to find just the right one.

But first enjoy your guided tour of the farm. 

• Ride a Pony
• Milk a Cow
• Catch a Chicken
• Kiss a Pig
• Cuddle a Kitten
• Enjoy a Hayride
• Pick your own FREE Pumpkin
• and More!

The kiddos will enjoy time in the Old Fashion Play Area. Huge tractor tires to ascend, hollow logs to climb through, bouncy balls too.

Mom & Dad will enjoy reminiscing of a simpler time while strolling through The Olde Tool Shed, A Step Back in Time Barn and The Olde Blacksmith Shop.  All filled with antiques and nostalgic memorabilia.

Also available at the farm in fall; Farmer Felicia’s caramel apples, Farmer Barb’s homemade sloppy joes and chilli, Farmer Bonnie’s chocolate chip cookies.  But wait…we also have hot apple cider and hot chocolate too.  Fall is definitely in the air!

It’s fun for the whole family! Come early – stay late.

Sure Signs of Spring

It appears Farmer Pat and Farmer Bonnie aren't the only ones getting ready for our May 2nd opening. While walking through the farm today I was amazed by all the signs of spring. Thought I'd share a few...

Sure sign #1- BIG Bellies on our Ewes.

Lightening is famous. She has been on NBC26, WGBA twice this winter. Although you may not recognize her without her wooly coat on!

Sure sign #2 - BIG Bellies on our Nanny Goats

Half&Half has always had triplets and one time even quads! By looking at her belly bulge, I'd say this spring will be no different.

Sure sign #3 - BIG Udders. 

Once the udders start to fill with milk you know the nanny is getting ready to deliver.

 Sure sign #4 - BIG Belly on Sis

Sis is usually the first Queen (female cat) on the farm to have her litter. She's a wonderful momma cat.

Sure sign #5 - Hair in the Rabbit's Box

Right before the Doe (female rabbit) gives birth she pulls the hair from under her chin to line her nest. It makes a comfy warm place for her kits (baby bunnies) to live until their hair grows long enough to keep them warm.

Sure sign #6 - Harmony in the Barnyard

As they say "birds of a feather flock together."  But wait! A drake (male duck), a rooster (male chicken) and a tom (male turkey) all hanging out??!??

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Shetland Ewe Stops By the Morning Show on TV26

Today's segment of Bonnie's Barnyard brings Lightening to the studio.  Baaaahhh...

Click on link to watch.

Bonnie's Barnyard on TV 26

Wisconsin winters can be harsh. One farm animal we envy is the sheep.  They have a thick wool coat that is perfect for staying dry & warm in any climate.

• Lightening is a Shetland ewe (female). Male sheep are called rams.
• Shetlands are small and slow-growing. It can take two to three years to reach their adult weight.
• Rams usually weigh approximately 105 lbs and ewes about 85 lbs. Lambs (baby sheep) are born weighing around 5 lbs.
• Shetlands live 10 to 12 years. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, the oldest sheep lived to be 23.
• The breed is noted for its very fine, soft wool and the high quality of its meat.
• Wool is one of the best insulating fibers known to man. It is moisture wicking.
• Their wool repels water, but humidity is absorbed. That's why sheep do well in both winter and summer.
• Sheep have excellent peripheral vision and can see behind themselves without turning their heads.

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A Precious Gift

On Saturday November 5th Farmer Cindy, our farm manager, hosted an annual year-end party.  We had a lot to celebrate this year as we broke a few attendance records and launched some new "annual" events too. It wasn't without some trails, at times having to tour in some undesirable conditions, and even hitting some bumps in the road along the way, but we did it.  We ALL did it.  It was certainly a lesson in "team work."

As we reminisced of our year I often found myself laughing so hard I had tears! We have an amazing group of people. And all of them had a story to share.  But they shared more than stories. They shared their gratitude and respect for Farmer Pat and I when they gifted us the most unusual yet most touching gift.  I guess you'd have to know Pat and I to understand how much the gift meant.

Let me explain...if you've followed our blog throughout the year, or had the pleasure of visiting Mulberry Lane Farm in person, you've learned that Otis, the farm's 900+ lb boar has become sort of a farm mascot. And a new addition to the farm is our loving, yet naughty (she is a puppy remember!), LadyBug. Both are dearly loved by Pat and I both.  Odd combination I know.

Anyhow, early this year LadyBug began to loose her "baby" teeth.  One happened to fall out as Farmer Pat was playing with her and he felt terrible that he caused her to loose a tooth, not realizing at the time this was a natural puppy occurrence.  Also, Otis lost one of his huge adult canine tusk. Again, Farmer Pat found himself a part of this occurrence. Both, LadyBug's and Otis' lost tooth found there way into The Granary where they held their spot on a shelf for the year. 

Okay...you may now begin to wonder how on earth a gift and some teeth would cause our heart's to melt.  They had them both made into jewelry for us to wear. So when you see a dog's baby tooth, or a pig's tusk adorning our neck, remember only a farmer and the farmer's wife could possibly be touched by such a gift.

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PuMpKiN Harvest Celebration!

Join Mulberry Lane Farm as we celebrate 

The PuMpKiN Harvest!

September 23 through October 31, 2011 each guest receives a FREE PuMpKiN that you pick yourself from over 6 acres of pumpkins!

It's like being lost in the candy store.  Each pumpkin looks better than the next.  Allow yourself plenty of time to find just the right one.

But first enjoy your guided tour of the farm. 

• Ride a Pony
• Milk a Cow
• Catch a Chicken
• Kiss a Pig
• Cuddle a Kitten
• Enjoy a Hayride
• Pick your own FREE Pumpkin
• and More!

 

Also available at the farm; Farmer Barb's homemade sloppy joes, Farmer Barb's homemade chicken noodle soup, Farmer Felicia's caramel apples and more.  You'll have a yummy good time!

Farm opens 10 AM Daily.

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Diddles Handmade Goat Milk Soaps

Always looking for quality and interesting products to carry in The Granary.  We are excited to announce the newest product added...Diddles Handmade Goat Milk Soaps.

Available in Mulberry & Pumpkin Fragrances.

I usually found myself having to lotion up after my shower because my skin felt dry.  Not after using the goat milk soap! 

The soap is locally made in Femont WI.  Just down the road from where our home-made Amish jellies come from in Wild Rose, and pickled items from Pickett.  We try to have all our Granary items come from local vendors.

Perfect for yourself , as a gift or just something special to take home from your farm visit.

Ingredients: Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, Goat Milk, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance Oil. 

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Open July 2 & 3 - Closed the 4th

What's more American than Time with Family - Hot Dogs, Lemonade & Apple Pie - Milking a Cow while at the Farm?!?!

You bring the family.  Let the store supply the food.  We have the milking cow & tons of acres of farm to enjoy.  This 4th of July weekend take the time to reflect on whats important. 

See you at the farm!

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NO iphone, NO ipad, NO ipod just....

iDad time!

Put away the gadgets. The things that take your attention away from what is most important, your Dad! Spend quality "I and Dad" time at the farm this Father's Day, June 19th. Dads are FREE.

(Dad Free with a paid admission. No other offers apply.)

Dads FREE on Father's Day

Kids, make plans with Mom to bring Dad to the farm next Sunday. Dads are FREE on Father's Day June 19th.

Dad will enjoy reminiscing about his boyhood days of being on the farm. Milk a cow, enjoy a hayride. See if Dad can catch a chicken or kiss a pig! It’ll be the best Father’s Day present ever. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the beautiful picnic area overlooking the farm fields.

Tours begin continuously between 10-2. Farm closes 2 hours from last tour departure.

Dads FREE on Father’s Day. Sorry, no other offers apply.

Piglets

It's hard to count how many piglets our gilt had. They love to pile on top of each other.

The ones on the bottom don't seem to mind in the least.

Triplet Calves

Newest arrivals at Mulberry Lane Farm are triplet calves (2 are heifers & a bull). Now, which is the bull??

Nope, heifer. Distinguishing mark, full white marking on forehead.

Nope, the one on the right is a heifer. Distinguishing mark, well...there isn't one. Solid black forehead. And as much as LadyBug hangs out with the calves she'd be a heifer too, not a bull.

You guessed it. This is the bull calf. Distinguishing mark, white spec top of forehead.

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A Window in Time

No, it isn't a photo lifted from a magazine cover. It's actually a scene you'd see while peering through one of the farm house windows. Allow me to explain...

Being at the farm daily, we often don't see, or we take for granted, what our guest see. What looks to us as an eye sore...a broken barn door hanging off it's hinges in need of repair, may look to our guest as a beautiful red barn door laid as a backdrop as an entry of nostalgia. A yearning for the past when life was simpler.

Recently I've been bragging about all the photos our guest send us after their visit to the farm. It's a blessing to see the farm through their eyes.

We just received photos from a guest who visited last fall. It was a full CD of photos so I've taken the liberty to share some of our favorites. Are you ready to have your breath taken away?!?

These photos are courtesy of Robert Resnick of Revelations of Design.

Need a photographer...let me get you in touch with Robert.

It's a Bull

We had a first at Mulberry Lane Farm during the night. A calf was born! Cinnamon had a very healthy, handsome looking bull. Now, for the name??!?

A Star is Born

Have you always dreamed of being a star? Seeing your fans cheer and shout with glee as they see you approaching? Waving the American flag while strolling down an avenue lined with 1000's of people? Yes, 1000's!!

In this dream are you dressed as a COW?!?!?

Here is your chance. Mulberry Lane Farm will again participate in the annual Appleton Flag Day Parade held Saturday afternoon on June 11, 2011. We need two more volunteers to complete our herd of 8. We have the costumes so all that's left are willing able bodies. Must be at least 5' tall, love to smile and able to walk 2 miles. Email us at mulberrylanefarm@yahoo.com to sign-up for a really fun time as shown in last years photo above.

Guest Photos from Memorial Weekend

Although we were closed on Monday in observance of Memorial Day many guest enjoyed Saturday and Sunday at the farm. It was definitely a relaxing weekend as families lingered into the day just enjoying the nice weather, the peacefulness of the country and the joy of spending quality family time together.

Here are some photos forwarded to me from a few of our guest...





Some photos done with iphones and some done by professionals. Need a photographer? I can put you in touch. Thank you all for sharing!

Guest Photos

Often we have guest at the farm that thoroughly enjoy taking pictures of their farm experience. Some are professional photographers, some are photo hobbyist, and some simply take photos with their cell phones. When these photos are forwarded to us we are blessed at seeing the farm through their eyes. Here are just a few recently emailed to us. We hope you enjoy them as much as we do.