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Children's Day at the Market

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Wednesday October 19, 2011   -   By WFM

Williamsburg Farmers Market 402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square Saturday, October 22 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. This weekend at the Williamsburg Farmers Market is for the children. Make sure to bring your comera as there will be a...

Are your children obese?

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Monday July 04, 2011   -   By Mary

While every child loves fruit, most love vegetables if they are exposed to them a dozen times or more.  Vegetables are better foods for children than fruits, but the causes of obesity are numerous.  If you have trouble getting your children to eat...

Children's Day at the Market June 4, 2011

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday May 31, 2011   -   By WFM

Saturday, June 4, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Children’s Day at the Williamsburg Farmers Market will include SHIP (School Health Initiative Program) at the Chef Tent at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.  Mr. Little’s Band will entertain from 9:00...

Have you camped in your backyard?

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Sunday May 22, 2011   -   By Mary

A fun adventure for children is camping in the woods, but the next best thing is camping out in the backyard.   While a safe place for the family to explore the basics of camping and do a “dry run” of a real camping adventure with children, it provides...

DANGEROUS HERBS FOR CHILDREN last part

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Saturday May 14, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  UNSAFE HERBS FOR CHILDREN part three Here are some more herbs that are unsafe that may cause stomach upset, skin irritation, excessive drowsiness or over stimulation: ELEUTHERO may cause over stimulation and...

UNSAFE HERBS FOR CHILDREN second part

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Wednesday May 11, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  I had previously blogged about herbs that are unsafe, harmful, dangerous or herbs that may create problems for our children. There are other herbs that may cause stomach upset, skin irritation, excessive drowsiness or over...

UNSAFE HERBS FOR OUR CHILDREN

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Thursday April 21, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  UNSAFE, HARMFUL, DANGEROUS  HERBS THAT MAY CREATE PROBLEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN There are many aliments and conditions that herbs can be used quite safely for our children. However, of course, there are many that may simply cause some...

A Night Walk

Blog: At Home in Nature   -   Friday March 18, 2011   -   By Mary

A walk before bed is a peaceful meditation for children who are afraid of the dark.   Seeing that night time is a time of rest for some creatures, but an active time for others helps create a question of when is an appropriate time for people to rest?...

Grow First, then Share

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Monday January 10, 2011   -   By Kay

Ready for a new venture for 2011? Grow your own vegetables. Join us at Grow and Share Greenhouse, 70 Harrison Street, Zebulon, NC, 9:00 A.M. to 11:00A.M. on Saturdays.  You will receive hands-on gardening instructions to plant, nurture and harvest...

Tomatoes & Spinach & Carrots, Oh My!

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Monday November 29, 2010   -   By Kay

One of the ways that my Mom fueled our gardening interest was to let us choose a unique type of seed each year. We chose and grew unusual vegetables, cotton, gourds, and even flowers.   We hope to use this lesson from my Mom and...

Today is Yesterday's Tomorrow

Blog: Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Tuesday November 09, 2010   -   By Christine

   Confused? I sure am. The tomorrow that I put off a few yesterdays ago is now here. That means the to-do list I didn't tend to is still there as well. I couldn't sleep last night as thoughts of chores whirled in my mind. I fought...

Children's Day at the Williamsburg Farmers Market ...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday October 12, 2010   -   By WFM

Saturday, October 16 7:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Children’s Day Children’s Day will feature free activities for kids of all ages at the Williamsburg Farmers Market .   The Chef Tent demonstration will be...

Summer Tea's are here!

Blog: Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea   -   Monday June 28, 2010   -   By Laura & Mike

Summer is here and so is our extensive live of sugar free and caffeine free herb and flower teas!  Naturally sweet and kids will beg for more! Try our favorites (and most popular!) Owens Acres Suntea, Flush of Red, Chamomile Verbena, Lavender...

Torts could teach us a lot

Blog: Double Check Ranch   -   Tuesday April 13, 2010   -   By Sarah

Today we ate lunch outside, partly to enjoy the incredibly nice weather and partly because we wanted to watch our desert tortoise meander through the yard.   It is terribly fun to watch Dizzy eat and walk about.  He does everything so...

Is There Truth in all the Food Labels and Titles?

Blog: Auburnlea Farms   -   Friday March 26, 2010   -   By Rick and Becky

"Grass Fed", "Natural", "Pastured", "Antibiotic-Free"... What do all the terms  really  mean, and more importantly, what do they matter? In this world of gimmicks, marketing, and...

Basic tips to start an organic veggie garden for C...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Saturday January 09, 2010   -   By Tony

Children and the disabled share one thing in common:Difficulty to EFFICIENTLY  utilize body functional movement in gardening chores.Whether it was the tiny hands , weak and still developing muscles and bone structure of children or the physical...

Teaching ORGANIC GARDENING TO CHILDREN at schools ...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Saturday January 09, 2010   -   By Tony

There is a child care  close to where I live.Sherry who runs the small day care has a physical disability but loves to garden.I visited her yesterday with some seedlings donations and started a small vegetable garden at her backyard.NO CHARGE!A HAPPY NEW...

Can't Keep Lena Out of the Herbal Pantry!

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Tuesday December 15, 2009   -   By Jessica

My budding herbalist Lena loves hanging out with me in the herb shop. She comes in, grabs this jar and that jar and say's, "can I smell"? It's really rather cute, and it gives us the opportunity to discuss the aroma, remind her of their names and...

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School Gardens Will Grow Food to Eat, To Learn, An...

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Monday November 09, 2009   -   By Kay

November 9, 2009 – Zebulon, NC USA Elementary school teachers are going green in Franklin County, NC with installation of school gardens. Teachers are adding gardening to their lesson plans for science, nutrition, and other subjects. Produce grown in...

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