Four Oaks Farm

Four Oaks Farm Family-owned market garden growing fresh produce and eggs using natural, chemical-free practices.

This is what "in season" actually looks like. ๐ŸŒฑ One week it's a big pile of okra, the next it might be peppers or snap b...
08/29/2026

This is what "in season" actually looks like. ๐ŸŒฑ One week it's a big pile of okra, the next it might be peppers or snap beans โ€” and some weeks, not much of anything if the plants need a breather. ๐Ÿ˜…

Everything here gets grown and harvested right on this farm โ€” nothing bought in from elsewhere to fill a gap. What you find available each week is simply what's actually ready to go.

So if something's sold out when you check the online store, it's not a mistake โ€” it just means that particular item isn't ready yet. Always worth another look. ๐ŸŒป

Not everything is having a rough year. ๐ŸŒถ๏ธThe jalapeรฑos apparently didn't get the memo.These have been one of my reliable...
08/22/2026

Not everything is having a rough year. ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

The jalapeรฑos apparently didn't get the memo.

These have been one of my reliable crops year after year, and they're putting on quite a show right now. The plants are thriving, with peppers at every stage of growthโ€”from tiny new fruit to jalapeรฑos ready to pick.

After the tomatoes have been such a disappointment this year, it's nice to have a crop that just quietly shows up and does its job. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Most of these jalapeรฑos will make their way to Mojitos Mexican Grill here in Raymore after I fill our farm pickup and Market Wagon orders, but if you're a jalapeรฑo fan and want some for yourself, I've got plenty to share! ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

This is the luffa plant, and it has officially taken over its corner of the farm. ๐Ÿ˜‚I've been hacking back vines just to ...
08/18/2026

This is the luffa plant, and it has officially taken over its corner of the farm. ๐Ÿ˜‚

I've been hacking back vines just to get to the cucumbers, and every time I go in there I feel a little like Indiana Jones making my way through the jungle.

But then I walked past this the other day and had to stop.

It was so pretty that I actually walked back to the house to get my phone because, well, some things deserve a picture. ๐ŸŒฟ

And yes, this is the plant that eventually produces those luffa sponges people use in the shower. They're not some mysterious thing that grows on a sponge tree or lives in the sea. They're actually dried luffa gourds!

So for now, I'm trying to appreciate the beautiful flowers while also keeping this thing from completely swallowing my cucumber plants. ๐Ÿ˜‚

Moving Day for the Chicks! ๐Ÿฃโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ”Today is the day! After a couple/few of weeks of zooming around a big Rubbermaid tank in ...
08/16/2026

Moving Day for the Chicks! ๐Ÿฃโžก๏ธ๐Ÿ”

Today is the day! After a couple/few of weeks of zooming around a big Rubbermaid tank in my dining room, these 21 little fluffballs are officially graduating to their own grow-out coop. ๐ŸŽ‰

They've grown so much already. They're starting to look less like tiny chicks and more like actual chickens, which is probably a good thing because they've definitely outgrown their indoor digs!

Their new home will keep them safely separated from the adult flock while they're growing, but they'll still be close enough to see and hear everyone. They'll spend the next couple of months here before it's time for full integration.

I'm pretty excited about giving them their own space... but I have to admit, it's a little bittersweet. I've gotten very used to the constant peeping, scratching and general tiny-chicken chaos happening in the background of everyday life.

The dining room is about to feel weirdly quiet.

I'm sure I'll enjoy having the chicks out there.

But I give it about a day before I start missing the chaos. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅ

Remember those 12 chicks I ordered from McMurray Hatchery?They arrived on Wednesday.And then on Thursday I went to Tract...
08/08/2026

Remember those 12 chicks I ordered from McMurray Hatchery?

They arrived on Wednesday.

And then on Thursday I went to Tractor Supply for more chick feed.

I came home with four more chicks. ๐Ÿ˜‚

So that brings the grand total to 21 chicks currently living in my dining room. Apparently my future egg inventory is even more ambitious than I realized.

They're all doing great and it's been so much fun watching them develop their little personalities. The Copper Marans have recently discovered that they have wings, and they've been fly-running all over the brooder for the last couple of days. ๐Ÿคฃ

The littler ones are incredibly curious. If I tap on something, they all come running to investigate what I'm doing. They've also discovered that my ring is apparently very interesting and makes an excellent thing to peck at, which is ridiculously adorable.

And yes, I have been known to pull up a chair and just sit there watching them for entirely too long.

I'm calling it chicken research. ๐Ÿฅ

Well, I may have gone and done something about my egg shortage. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐ŸฅI stopped at Tractor Supply today for a couple of thin...
07/30/2026

Well, I may have gone and done something about my egg shortage. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿฅ

I stopped at Tractor Supply today for a couple of things and came home with five fluffy little Copper Maran chicks. Because apparently I have very little ability to walk past a bin of baby chicks and mind my own business.

And because five wasn't going to cut it, I also placed an order with McMurray Hatchery for 12 more chicks: two Anconas and ten Ameraucanas.

I'm particularly excited about the Anconas because I miss the white eggs Tina used to give me, and the Ameraucanas are joining the flock because I need even more colorful eggs in my life. ๐Ÿ˜„

Of course, these little fluffballs won't be laying eggs anytime soon. I've got a few months of chick raising ahead of me before they start contributing to the egg basket, but that's okay. I'm building the next generation of the flock now.

For now, I'm just enjoying watching these five tiny Copper Marans figure out their new digs. They're already home and settling in, while the other twelve are still waiting to make their grand entrance. They'll hatch on Monday and should be showing up here in the middle of next week.

My egg inventory may be a little sparse at the moment, but my future egg inventory is getting very ambitious. ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿ’š

If you've noticed eggs have been a little harder to come by lately, you're not imagining it.Every summer, my hens remind...
07/16/2026

If you've noticed eggs have been a little harder to come by lately, you're not imagining it.

Every summer, my hens remind me that they have their own schedule, and it doesn't always match mine. ๐Ÿ˜„

Just a couple of months ago, I was swimming in eggs. Then summer arrived, the temperatures climbed, and a few determined ladies decided they'd much rather hatch chicks than lay eggs.

Whenever I'm home, I open the gate so they can spend the afternoon scratching through fresh grass, hunting for bugs, and just being chickens. When I'm away, they stay in their fenced yard where I know they're safe from any loose neighborhood dogs.

They're healthy, happy, and living life on chicken time... which means they're not especially concerned with my egg inventory. ๐Ÿ˜„

That's one of the realities of keeping a small flock. I can't ask for more eggs when demand picks up. All I can do is take good care of the girls, collect what they decide to give me each day, and trust they'll bounce back when the weather cools off.

If you've been lucky enough to snag a carton lately, thank you! And if you've been waiting patiently, I appreciate that too. โค๏ธ

(The sunshine in these photos is from a prettier day than today. The girls are currently navigating mud instead of green grass. ๐Ÿ˜„)

It's been a little quiet over here on Facebook, but definitely not around the farm.From a distance, things look pretty p...
07/12/2026

It's been a little quiet over here on Facebook, but definitely not around the farm.

From a distance, things look pretty peaceful. Two high tunnels, a freshly mowed pasture, and a summer evening that almost makes you forget how hot it's been.

Step inside those tunnels, though, and it's a completely different story.

The tomatoes have finally decided it's time to ripen. The cucumbers are producing faster than I can keep up. Blackberries have been keeping me busy, and I've got a confession... the okra got the better of me for a few days. I looked away just long enough for a handful of pods to go from "perfect" to "better suited for baseball." Lesson learned. They're getting daily check-ins now, and I'm starting to harvest beautiful, tender okra again.

I've also been picking peppers, herbs, carrots, beets, celery, ground cherries, and more as summer settles in.

Thank you to everyone who's been supporting Four Oaks Farm this season. Whether you've picked up an order here at the farm, met me at KU Med library, or found me through Market Wagon, I truly appreciate it. Every order reminds me why I love doing this.

What's your favorite thing to eat this time of year? ๐Ÿ…๐Ÿฅ’๐ŸŒฝ

๐Ÿฆ A rainy morning surprise at the farm!Spotted a few pairs of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at our sunflower seed feeder this ...
05/05/2026

๐Ÿฆ A rainy morning surprise at the farm!

Spotted a few pairs of Rose-breasted Grosbeaks at our sunflower seed feeder this morning. The male is one of the prettiest birds I've ever seen โ€” jet black with a brilliant red patch on his chest. The female looks nothing like him, brown and streaky with bold white head stripes that make her look like a tiny hawk. Such a cool bird!

They're just passing through on their way north, so we feel lucky they chose our feeder to stop and refuel. Nothing like a couple of unexpected visitors to make a grey morning feel a little more special. ๐Ÿ˜Š

Apologies for the photos โ€” rainy day + dirty window screen = not exactly National Geographic quality! ๐Ÿ“ท๐Ÿ˜„

๐ŸŒฟ Farmer Liz

Found this stunning Luna Moth resting on our garage wall earlier today โ€” and honestly, what a treat! These beauties are ...
04/09/2026

Found this stunning Luna Moth resting on our garage wall earlier today โ€” and honestly, what a treat! These beauties are nocturnal and only emerge for a short window in spring, so spotting one out in the middle of the afternoon is a pretty rare thing.

What makes them even more fascinating is that adult Luna Moths don't have mouths at all. They live just about a week, can't eat a thing, and spend their entire adult life focused on one goal: finding a mate. Even those gorgeous long trailing tails have a purpose โ€” they spin in flight to confuse bat echolocation and throw predators off course.

Short life, big bag of tricks โ€” and she chose our garage wall to spend her afternoon. One of the most stunning moths in North America, right here at the farm. I'll take it! ๐ŸŒฟ

Address

501 E Hubach Hill Rd
Raymore, MO
64083

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 2pm - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 9am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+18163283610

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