Family Thyme Farms

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Family Thyme Farms We value our family and family tradition as well as hard work. We are a third generation farm. bio.site/familythymefarms Our business is seasonal.

We sell vegetable and flower plants, seeds, fresh garden produce, compost tea and fresh chicken/duck eggs. Fruits:
- Strawberries
- Raspberries (red, black and gold)
- Apples
- Peaches
- Melons (watermelon, honey dew and cantaloupe)

Vegetables
- Tomatoes
- Peppers (bell and hot varieties)
- Corn
-Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Brussels Sprouts
- Many Lettuce Varieties
- Cabbage
- Many pumpkin varieties
-Egg plant
- Zucchini
- Squash


Spices
- Garlic
- Basil
- Thyme
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Curry
- Rosemary
- Mint

Compost Tea (duck compost)
Seeds - tomato, pepper, pumpkins, milk w**d

10/19/2026

We Added some New Babies to the Farm. It was a reminder of the joys that can go along with farming while we also remember the many animals that started with us on this journey. Those that are no longer with us (we will not forget any of them)...

We will have our last market for the year this Friday at the Le Claire Farmer's Market. We hope to see you there. All of...
10/17/2026

We will have our last market for the year this Friday at the Le Claire Farmer's Market. We hope to see you there. All of our spices are homegrown and handmade...We will bring what we have left in inventory and that's a wrap folks...

EPIC FAIL!Remember when I shared that we were trying to grow hydroponic lettuce and herbs so we could have fresh greens ...
10/16/2026

EPIC FAIL!

Remember when I shared that we were trying to grow hydroponic lettuce and herbs so we could have fresh greens available all winter? Well, let’s just say our first attempt was a learning experience! We ended up tossing the entire batch and starting over.

But here’s the good news! These new sprouts already look better after just a couple of days than our first batch did after several weeks. That’s progress, and I’ll take it!

I’ve been working on a video to share what went wrong, what we learned, and what we changed this time around. I’m discovering that hydroponics is a whole lot more scientific than I originally thought! There’s a reason you can spend a small fortune on fancy systems, but you know us. We like figuring out how to make things work as economically as possible.

This round, we planted lettuce, arugula, kale, spinach, and parsley. Once I get the garlic planted and clear off my table, I’ll be starting more herbs, too. Eventually, I’d love to keep a steady supply of fresh greens and herbs growing right here at home, even in the middle of winter.

But first, let’s see if I can keep these little guys alive!

Tell me I’m not the only one who has had to start a project completely over after realizing the first attempt just wasn’t working! What’s something you’ve tried that took a few failures before you figured it out?

I have a feeling this hydroponics adventure is going to teach me a thing or two!

This handsome guy landed a job, and my heart is just so full. I would be lying if I said this season has been easy. Ther...
10/15/2026

This handsome guy landed a job, and my heart is just so full.

I would be lying if I said this season has been easy. There have been a lot of quiet worries, late-night thoughts, and moments when the weight of our situation felt heavier than I wanted to admit. We have tried to keep our faith and trust in God's timing, but I would also be lying if I said that was always easy.

Sometimes faith means trusting even when you don't know how things are going to work out. Sometimes it means praying through the worry and taking things one day at a time.

Today, we are breathing a little easier and feeling an overwhelming sense of gratitude. God has been faithful through it all, even in the moments when we struggled to see the bigger picture.

We are so thankful that Rob has this opportunity and that we will once again have two incomes coming into our home. More than anything, I am thankful for the reminder that even in the hard seasons, we are never walking through them alone!

The ducks seem to be happy about all of this warm weather. They now stand inside the coop lined up and quack at us until...
10/14/2026

The ducks seem to be happy about all of this warm weather. They now stand inside the coop lined up and quack at us until they are let out so they can go splash and play in their pools. They also don't mind the rain. We just cleaned out their coop this weekend and they have already made mud holes outside (ugh). Well ducks will be ducks, I guess. It's a good thing God made them extra cute lol.
What is one little thing in your everyday life that makes you smile, even when it makes a little extra work for you? Sometimes the things that make the biggest mess bring the most joy!

If you smell garlic tomorrow and I am around it's because it's oozing out of my pores!I spent tonight breaking and separ...
10/13/2026

If you smell garlic tomorrow and I am around it's because it's oozing out of my pores!
I spent tonight breaking and separating seed garlic with the hopes of planting everything this weekend. Right now, we are prepping the ground, so that we are ready to go. Next year, it will be the garlic that goes into making garlic powder.

“When you buy seasonings, do you reach for garlic powder, onion powder, or something else first?”

Inner Light asked if we would consider making a deodorant without tallow in an earthy scent. This is what we came up wit...
10/12/2026

Inner Light asked if we would consider making a deodorant without tallow in an earthy scent. This is what we came up with, and I have to say, I really love this scent! It may be one of my new favorites.

Working with shea butter, cocoa butter, and jojoba oil was a little trickier for me because I am so used to working with tallow. It took a couple of batches, but I think we got it! It has a nice glide without being too soft, which was exactly what I wanted.

EO Made designed the labels, and she did an excellent job. No surprise there because she always does!

I made a small batch to see how it would do, but regardless of how it sells, I am already planning to make another small batch for our own household because we all love how it smells. There is something familiar and comforting about this scent, and I think it will be a wonderful addition to Danielle's adorable shop.

I love how cute her shop is, and honestly, it is filled with so many things I would love to bring home! Rob had two interviews last week, one of them with Tri-City, so we are hopeful. With a little more income coming in, someone might need to hold me back because I really do love her little shop!

It is such a hidden gem, and I have a feeling more people are going to discover it. Danielle has an impeccable eye, and the products she carries reflect what she stands for: local, clean, and handmade.

The only thing missing? Some handmade baskets! Is anyone interested in making those? Marci Minnick Heard, maybe?

Thank you to everyone who has made the trip out to shop and pick up our products. We appreciate your support more than you know!

You can also find our products at Cherry Lane Boutique and through Damien Campion.

Take care, God bless, and we will chat with you soon!

10/10/2026

Making Kombucha from Scratch -

10/09/2026

The benefits of keeping ducks and chickens...

10/08/2026

Thursday _Summer Throw Back...

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Hillsdale, IL
61257

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 10pm

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