Our young boy Perry made this fantastic yarn for you. His fiber measures only 20 microns thick(human hair is about 100 microns)! It is softer than soft, lighter than air. The color is a warm, reddish medium brown with a subtle glow making it seem almost alive. We've had it spun into a light sport weight that can be used in any project. 150 yard skeins, 2.4 oz (68 grams) If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Gustof and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May. ***We discount our yarn ONLY for the Cumberland Farmer's Market. Online and at our farmstore it sells from $18-20 per skein. If you've purchased "alpaca yarn" at Hobby Lobby you have probably been sadly disappointed and maybe decided that you don't like alpaca. Their product is imported and is made from short scraps of fleece from the legs and belly of the animal. OUR yarn is made from only the prime part of the fleece. It is the longest, finest, softest part and makes PREMIUM yarn that does not fall apart or shed.
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Our young boy Perry made this fantastic yarn for you. His fiber measures only 20 microns thick(human hair is about ... more

Our most award-winning alpaca Gustof grew this yarn for you. At 8 years old his fleece is finer and brighter than nearly every other alpaca on the farm. This fleece is only 22 microns thick (human hair is about 100 microns). It's soft enough for next the a baby's skin. The color of this yarn is a light beige and it can be dyed to any color. 150 yards per skein, 12 WPI, 3.8 ounces (107 grams). DK weight. If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Gustof and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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Our most award-winning alpaca Gustof grew this yarn for you. At 8 years old his fleece is finer and brighter ... more

This fantastic yarn was made from a blend of our finest award winning alpaca fleeces. You'll find every natural color from black to white in this yarn making a gorgeous dark brownish-grey. 9 WPI, 5.7 ounces (161 grams), Heavy Worsted/Bulky weight. If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet our alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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This fantastic yarn was made from a blend of our finest award winning alpaca fleeces. You'll find every natural color ... more

Fresh spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from our best alpacas. This natural white yarn is made by our lovely girl Lily. Her fleece has won several blue ribbons. It is very fine with lots of loft making it perfect for a bulky yarn. This yarn has a wonderful natural shine to it and can be easily dyed or used as is. The shine shows right through dyes. 150 yards per skein 4 oz.(113 grams) about 9 WPI - Heavy Worsted/Bulky. If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Lily and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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Fresh spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from our best alpacas. This natural white yarn ... more

Freshly spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from our best alpacas. This natural white yarn was made by Angus who is a young male at our farm. His fleece is very fine and shiny. We've had this spun up to a nice lightweight DK yarn that is next-to-the-skin soft. Angus has won many ribbons for this wonderful fleece. 150 yards per skein, 14 WPI, 2 ounces (56 grams), Light DK weight. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Angus and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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Freshly spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from our best alpacas. This natural white yarn ... more

Freshly spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from one of our best alpacas. This light beige yarn is made by our lovely girl Hermione. She has won several championships for her fleece. It is very fine. This yarn has a wonderful natural shine to it and can be easily dyed or used as is. The shine shows right through dyes. 150 yards per skein 3.8 oz.(107 grams) about 12 WPI - DK weight. If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Hermione and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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Freshly spun at our local mill, this yarn is made from fleece from one of our best alpacas. This light ... more

Imagine a warm cup of cappuccino on a cold wintry day. This yarn is yummy, warm and soft. Our sweet girl Saharah made this fleece for us. Hers is one of the finest and softest fleeces on the farm. We had this spun up into a DK weight yarn so it can be used for most any project. 150 yard skeins, 13WPI, 2.8oz (79 grams). If you'd like this wound into a center-pull ball leave a comment on your order. You are very welcome to come out to the farm and meet Saharah and our other alpacas. Visits are free and we 9 have babies due now through May.
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Imagine a warm cup of cappuccino on a cold wintry day. This yarn is yummy, warm and soft. Our sweet ... more

Fall-blooming anemones will form a handsome 12" tall ground cover in light to partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil, and will tolerate full morning sun with sufficient moisture. They do not like wet feet. Mulch for the first winter. A hard frost will darken the foliage, which can either be removed or left for protection. Anemones are heirloom plants with a natural or wild-looking appearance that compliments shrubs such as rhododendrons & hydrangeas. Monkshood, baneberry, snakeroot, and hardy geraniums are excellent companions. Hostas, ferns, and ornamental grasses combine well with anemone foliage in summer.
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Fall-blooming anemones will form a handsome 12" tall ground cover in light to partial shade in moist, humus-rich soil, and ... more

Spicy with a little warmth in flavor - great on sandwiches or salads. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We are including two varieties in this week's order - so you will see a larger lobed leaf and sharper spiked leaf. Let us know if you have a preference. The latter is a new variety to us. Nutritionally rated as a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium and Manganese. Read More http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/3025/2#ixzz1YshdNw2a
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Spicy with a little warmth in flavor - great on sandwiches or salads. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers. We are ... more

We are on our 5th year of asparagus and we are looking forward to a bumper crop. The Asparagus is estimated so get yours quick, it is finicky and will grow like crazy one day then skip a day.
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We are on our 5th year of asparagus and we are looking forward to a bumper crop. The Asparagus is ... more

Showy panicles of lavender flower heads produced in abundance from late summer into the fall for about 1 month. Grow in partial or full sun, wet to moist conditions, and a fertile loamy soil.
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Showy panicles of lavender flower heads produced in abundance from late summer into the fall for about 1 month. Grow ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful red flowers in 3 qt pot.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful pink feathery flowers in 3 qt pot.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but they give a high return. Virtually pest free, they can light up the shade garden. Beautiful medium red feathery flowers in 3 qt pot.
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Astilbes are long-blooming plume-like flowers, held above airy foliage. Astilbes are one of the easiest perennial flowers to grow, but ... more

Masterwort produces many small, ivory flowers that are flushed pink and bloom continuously throughout the summer and fall, wafting a sweet scent. Like Queen Anne’s lace, each masterwort blossom is an umbel of tiny flowers, framed by a collar of papery bracts. Masterwort is the perfect companion for astilbes, ferns, and hostas. Masterwort prefers part shade and rich, medium to wet soil. It grows best in soil that is not allowed to dry out.
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Masterwort produces many small, ivory flowers that are flushed pink and bloom continuously throughout the summer and fall, wafting a ... more

Aucuba are grown for their bold foliage, autumn fruit, and adaptability to shade, dry soil, pollution, and coastal conditions. A. japonica is a rounded, evergreen shrub with small, reddish purple flowers in spring, and red berries (on female plants) in fall. It grows to about 10 feet tall and wide. 'Crotonifolia' has leaves that look like they were speckled with yellow paint. 'Gold Dust' is female with heavy yellow speckling. 'Mr. Goldstrike' is male, more upright, and has gold-splashed leaves. Use as a hedge or specimen, in a container outdoors, or as an imposing houseplant. Noteworthy characteristics: Very adaptable; glossy, bold foliage; red berries on female plants. Many named cultivars are female and thus bear autumn fruit. Care: This plant is tolerant of full shade, dry soil, pollution, and salt winds. It's adaptable to almost any soil, except waterlogged soil. Use it in full sun to part-shade, or in full shade in hot summer areas. Protect from winter sun and wind at lower zones. Trim or cut back in spring.
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Aucuba are grown for their bold foliage, autumn fruit, and adaptability to shade, dry soil, pollution, and coastal conditions. A. ... more

Beautiful perennial ferns with the colors of autumn all summer and fall.
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Beautiful perennial ferns with the colors of autumn all summer and fall. more

Lilac purple bloom that looks like a balloon right before opening. Bloom has white center, approximately 6-8 inches tall. Photo is before bloom opens.
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Lilac purple bloom that looks like a balloon right before opening. Bloom has white center, approximately 6-8 inches tall. Photo ... more

This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers are one of the easiest perennials you'll ever grow, and they bloom in profusion in mid to late summer, when many other perennials are beginning to fade. The plants form a low, neat mound and bear 2- to 3-inch cuplike blossoms. Balloon flowers are a cottage garden standard, excellent for cutting. To make the flowers last in the vase, sear the stems with a match or candle flame immediately after cutting. They thrive in full sun or light shade in well-drained garden soil. They appreciate a little afternoon shade in zones 7-8. You won't find a more carefree perennial! Just work a little slow-release fertilizer into the soil in spring, and pick off the flowers as they fade to encourage more blooms. Moderate drought conditions aren't a problem, but it helps to water the plants deeply when the soil dries out too much or if drought conditions persist. Balloon flowers are seldom bothered by insects, and they are very cold-hardy. Plan the plant's position carefully and mark it to avoid weeding it out in early spring, for spring growth is late to appear.
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This heavy bloomer gets its name from the way each flower bud swells before its starry petals unfold. Balloon flowers ... more

Berberis thunbergii Crimson Pygmy Barberry. WILDLIFE: Deer resistant. MATURE SIZE: 2' x 3-4' USDA HARDINESS: Zone 4 - 8 GROWS BEST IN: Full sun to part shade. Better color in full sun. USE FOR: Attractive, tough shrub suitable for any landscape.
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Berberis thunbergii Crimson Pygmy Barberry. WILDLIFE: Deer resistant. MATURE SIZE: 2' x 3-4' USDA HARDINESS: Zone 4 - 8 GROWS ... more

Lemony aroma and flavor. Attractive, spreading silver-green plants. Lemony aroma and flavor for potpourris, tea, chicken, fish, vegetables and herb vinegars.
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Lemony aroma and flavor. Attractive, spreading silver-green plants. Lemony aroma and flavor for potpourris, tea, chicken, fish, vegetables and herb ... more

Beautiful large leaf basil plant and fast grower. Nufar variety provides more aroma and flavor. A very versatile culinary herb. Use in pesto, sauces, salsa, potatoes, fish, lamb, squash, and more!
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Beautiful large leaf basil plant and fast grower. Nufar variety provides more aroma and flavor. A very versatile culinary herb. ... more

This sweet basil is the summit, the standard by which all other basils are judged, and the favorite herb not only within the ocimum genus but in the wider classification of herbs in general. This is the commercial basil that I grow for restaurants. The plants are approx 4-6" tall, have leaves ready to eat and is a very prolific producer of leaves. This herb has outstanding properties No flowerbox is complete without its light green foliage and sweet, spicy aroma, just as no Italian dish is complete without its pungent flavor. It is also prevalent in Indian, Thai, and Greek cuisine, and there is no tomato in the world that does not improve upon contact with a leaf or two of basil. Plant Type: Herb, Annual, Exposure: Sun / Partial Shade, keep at 50deg F or higher. Put on sunny window sill or area during the winter. Foliage: Evergreen Height: 24” to 36”
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This sweet basil is the summit, the standard by which all other basils are judged, and the favorite herb not ... more

This almost-black basil is a real stunner. Nice, thick, turned-down leaves like the classic Genovese. Very Heavy scented. Plant Type: Herb, Annual, Exposure: Sun / Partial Shade, keep at 50deg F or higher. Put on sunny window sill or area during the winter. Foliage: Evergreen Height: 16-20" Leaves up to 4" long
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This almost-black basil is a real stunner. Nice, thick, turned-down leaves like the classic Genovese. Very Heavy scented. Plant Type: ... more

Large scented leaves for pasta sauces, meats and salads.
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Large scented leaves for pasta sauces, meats and salads. more