Creekside Natural Farm
About
Located in Minooka, Illinois, Creekside Natural Farm has established itself as a small family-run operation dedicated to growing a wide range of vegetables and raising Buff Orphington hens for brown eggs. The farm is known for its commitment to selling only what is grown on their property, ensuring that all produce is seasonal and fresh.
Creekside Natural Farm adheres to a philosophy of chemical-free farming, avoiding the use of any chemical sprays or fertilizers. The farm's practices include pasturing hens, maintaining a small herd of Suri alpacas for fiber, and keeping bee hives for honey production. Their approach emphasizes the interconnectedness of healthy soil, plants, and animals, contributing to a balanced ecosystem.
In addition to vegetables and eggs, the farm offers alpaca fiber in various forms, honey throughout the year, and goats milk soap made from local milk. The farm's produce includes strawberries, onions, asparagus, beets, eggplant, lettuce, cabbage, sugar snap peas, green beans, purple beans, scallions, garlic, pumpkins, watermelon, and flowers.