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Snow Birds

Blog: 4 D Acres   -   Tuesday January 24, 2012   -   By Mike

While there is no snow currently on the ground at 4 D Acres, and there has only been a light dusting of snow earlier this winter, we wanted to share the answer to what is a common question in the winter.The question is regarding emus in the snow, although...

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Raising good father birds

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Tuesday April 05, 2011   -   By Mary

Shelving can be made into a convenient brooder by lining the outside of the shelving with chicken wire, and, using cardboard (which can be replaced periodically in good hygienic practices), lining the bottom of the shelves so that wood chips or shavings may...

Sounds like Spring!

Blog: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Thursday March 17, 2011   -   By Teresa

Well, the last time I posted we were expecting a snowstorm, and today the mercury should reach 70.  Signs of spring have really come on strong in the last week or so -- trees are budding, tufts of grass are greening up, the animals are shedding their...

Surviving the great turkey event -- a farmers view...

Blog: Brambly Farms   -   Thursday December 02, 2010   -   By Ted

Hi All, We survived the turkeys and most of our customers seem very happy with their choices. We received 31 positive responses and two unhappy ones. I guess if this was an exam in school Brambly Farms would have gotten an A or maybe its  an A...

Diversity Lesson

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Monday August 09, 2010   -   By Emily

Diversity is a word we often hear, frequently it is in relation to race, gender, religion or politics.  That word takes on a whole new meaning here at the farm.  We are a diverse farm in many ways.  We don't rely on a single crop for...

Our Gardens and Orchards

Blog: Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana   -   Tuesday July 13, 2010   -   By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount

What a joy it is harvesting our figs.  One of our trees is huge now and keeps getting bigger.  Backing up to the barn it has so much nourishment the cows left on the floor.  It is the healthiest Fig tree I have ever seen.   Being so huge,...

The Nest

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Thursday June 03, 2010   -   By Mona

Today's post is written by my friend Val of Crown Point Alpacas .  Thanks Val! There in the field was a little treasure. Adorning the green, green grass of spring, was this beautiful bright blue birds' nest. It had fallen from its lofty throne,...

Spring is Coming!

Blog: Wild Goose Farm LLC   -   Tuesday February 23, 2010   -   By Meg

Though it certainly looks like winter still, spring is coming. I can feel it. The cold doesn't feel as bitter. I can hear it too. There are more birds out than before. I hear the spring call of the chickadees, "Hey, Sweetie." I've heard cardinals...

Winter Is For The Birds! :: Home Made Suet Balls

Blog: Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Monday January 25, 2010   -   By Karen

Feeding Feathered Friends in Winter - Fun - Easy - Economical! Ingredients: -1 pound lard or fat - 3/4 cup peanut butter -1/2 cup flour - 1/2 cup cornmeal - 1 cup sugar - approximately half a loaf of bread crumbs - 1-1/2 cups of...

Summer is Over

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Tuesday September 01, 2009   -   By Emily

Well, we knew the school buses would be rolling by beginning this week, but we were hoping for summer to stick around a bit longer since it took so long to get here.  Over the weekend it seemed cool and almost fall like, and our low overnight temperatures...

Dragonflies

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Monday August 17, 2009   -   By Mona

We’ve finally had another stretch of hot, sunny days so it feels like summer.   I’ve actually had to water the vegetable garden for the first time since I planted it.   Our mid-summer flower gardens are blooming with many brightly-colored hybrid...

The Birds (063009)

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Saturday July 18, 2009   -   By Mona

Don’t worry........ this is not an Alfred Hitchcock type entry! A fun thing about living here is all the birds!   Ever since we’ve moved here, we’ve been focused on creating our pasture.   We did move several hundred perennials over here...

Rain, rain, go away! (062409)

Blog: Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Saturday July 18, 2009   -   By Mona

Here in the northeast it has been raining for the past week and it seems like it’s getting to be time for us to build the ark.   I’ve been reading a rather funny thread on alpacanation about all rain we’ve been getting here in New Hampshire, Maine, and...

A giant leap back into farming season…

Blog: Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm   -   Friday May 22, 2009   -   By Mike

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The Return of the Bird Songs in the Field

Blog: Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm   -   Saturday May 09, 2009   -   By Mike

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Peacocks and birds in my garden..LEARN how to grow...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Saturday May 09, 2009   -   By Tony

I have more than eight peacocks that are protected as wild endangered species here in Florida .Lots  of other animal kingdom wild friends like IGUANAS also roam the garden freely and still I have vegetables to eat.The secret is grow what those...

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Improper Accommodations?

Blog: Bed, Breakfast & A Pinch of Natural Bliss   -   Thursday May 07, 2009   -   By Donna

On my usual morning garden stroll, with Quincy (our Labrador),  I check the herb beds for sprouting  and the bird feeders to be sure they are full of seed.  We have a lovely array of birds that visit and count on us for food, so we don't want to...

Creating a Hummingbird PARADISE

Blog: So Succulent Gardens   -   Friday April 24, 2009   -   By Blossomfarm

The creation of a successful hummingbird habitat in your garden is easy. Like other birds, they need food, water, and spots for nesting, roosting and perching. Hummingbird metabolism dictates a diet high in sugar. A ‘typical’ hummingbird consumes half of his...

Sights and Sounds of Spring

Blog: Lavender HIll Farm of Niles, MI   -   Sunday March 22, 2009   -   By Martha

This past week, as temperatures approached 60 degrees on several occasions, my emotions rode the rollercoaster ride that describes spring on the farm.  Elation over bulbs starting to pop, spring peepers peeping in the pond out back,...

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