Simonin's Aquatic Farm

06/08/2026

🌱 WORM TEA DAY AT THE FARM! 🪱☕
This morning we fired up the ol’ microbe brewery and mixed up a fresh batch of worm casting tea — the good stuff. The kind of brew that makes tomatoes stand up straighter and squash plants start flexin’ like they just joined a gym.

You ain’t lived ‘til you’ve watched a bucket of worm tea bubble like it’s plotting world domination. Every plant out here is already whisperin’,
“Y’all… he’s makin’ THE TEA again.”

If the garden starts growin’ so fast it needs its own zip code, don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

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06/02/2026

🌸 Pond Update from Kents Store HQ 🌸
The water lilies must’ve had a whole staff meeting this spring, because buddy… they are SHOWIN’ OUT. Pads lookin’ like dinner plates, flowers struttin’ around like they’re auditioning for Pondside Fashion Week.

Walked by this morning and I swear one of ’em gave me that “Yeah Thomas… we know we look good” look.
Must be all that worm‑powered living around here — even the plants got confidence.

05/31/2026

🌱 CHERRY TOMATO COMEBACK OF THE YEAR 🍅
My little cherry tomato plant was moving slower than a turtle in a traffic jam.
Cold weather had it looking like it was ready to give up on life.

Then I hit it with a handful of worm castings…
And now it’s acting like it just slammed three Red Bulls and found religion.
Already popping tomatoes like it’s trying to pay rent.

Worm power is undefeated. 💪🐛

05/28/2026

Cold, Critters & Construction
Well folks, that cold snap slapped us harder than a wet feed sack.
The fruit trees took it rough — blossoms froze solid like they were trying to cosplay as ice cubes. We’ll see what pulls through, but right now they’re giving me the silent treatment.

Over in the worm nursery, though?
Whole different story. Those little red wigglers are living their best life — warm, wiggly, and multiplying like they’re trying to start a band. I’m also building a multi‑level worm farm, kinda like a high‑rise apartment complex for composting overachievers. Each floor has its own buffet line. Worms are thrilled.

The portable farm stand is coming along too. This thing’s turning into a rolling general store — eggs, castings, compost tea bags, maybe even a spot for the ducks to file complaints.

And the sawmill…
Buddy, that machine is the hero of the week. Cold, frost, wind — doesn’t matter. It just keeps chewing through logs like it’s training for a lumber‑eating contest.

Farm’s beat up in places, booming in others, and busy everywhere.
Just how we like it.

05/27/2026

2 bags (1 cup each) for $14 - Worm Castings for Sale
Hey friends!
Professor Thomas here with another fresh batch of worm castings straight from the wiggle‑workers of Kents Store.

If your plants need a little pep in their step, this is the natural boost they’ll love — gentle, nutrient‑rich, and safe for everything from tomatoes to houseplants.

💸 2 bags (1 cup each) for $14
📍 Local pickup only — Kents Store, VA
📞 Text or call before pickup so I can have your order ready.

Healthy soil makes happy plants — come grab a couple bags and get those gardens growing!

05/25/2026

“Soil Smoothie 101: Worm Casting Tea Explained”
Professor Thomas marched outta the garden this morning lookin’ like he was about to teach Soil Science 101 to a bunch of confused chickens.
Today’s lesson?
Worm Casting Tea.
The plant juice. The soil smoothie. The brew that makes tomatoes act like they’re runnin’ for office.

One cup of castings, a splash of molasses, a bucket of water, and boom — your plants perk up like they just heard barnyard gossip.

If your garden’s lookin’ tired, droopy, or dramatic for no reason… give ’em a sip of this magic.

🎥 Watch the 1‑minute class below
🪱 Brew it fresh
🌱 Use it fast
💪 Grow somethin’ worth braggin’ about

Class dismissed.

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05/23/2026

Woman files lawsuit after arrest for Facebook post concerning Trinidad water supply issues

A Facebook post about problems with the City of Trinidad's water quality led to the arrest of a Henderson County resident, who says she's filed a lawsuit against the city and called the arrest "political retaliation."

05/23/2026

🌱 LIVE WORM HATCHERY MIX — 1000+ BABY RED WIGGLERS! 🐛
$50 per 2 lb bag — Local Pickup Only

Rusty the Bait Bandit has an announcement for all y’all garden folks:

🦝 “PM before you head out! These bags go fast and I gotta make sure we still got stock!”

Each 2‑lb bag is loaded with:
• 1000+ baby Red Wigglers
• Cocoons ready to hatch
• Rich, microbe‑packed castings
• 100% natural, chemical‑free goodness

Perfect for worm bins, raised beds, veggie gardens, and houseplants that need a boost. Just dump the whole bag in and let the wiggle crew get to work.

💸 $50 per 2 lb bag
📍 Local pickup only — Cash or Venmo
📬 PM first to confirm availability before coming out

Fresh, active, and limited supply — Rusty’s guarding the stash, but he’ll set one aside for you if you message first.

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05/21/2026

Butterflies are awesome this time of year

05/21/2026

New Farm Stand