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Midwestern Herb and Garden Show, Times Square Mall...

Blog: Wilsons Gourds   -   Saturday February 11, 2012   -   By Karen and Paul

Wilsons Gourds and Earth Mother Pottery by Sears and friends Stoneforest Enterprises inside a store room invite you all to come today and tomorrow to Times Square Mall, 42nd and Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL for The 24th Annual Midwestern Herb and Garden Show today...

Midwestern Herb and Garden Show, Times Square Mall...

Blog: Wilsons Gourds   -   Thursday February 09, 2012   -   By Karen and Paul

Wilsons Gourds and Earth Mother Pottery invite all to attend the 24th Midwestern Herb and Garden Show this Friday, February 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. starts and goes on through Feb. 12, 2012 until 5 p.m.  Deborah Lee is the featured speaker, a herbal educators...

Continued Preparations

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Tuesday February 07, 2012   -   By Jeff

As you can probably tell from recent blogs, I do a lot of research. I think it is important to be on top of the game with a bit of knowledge before ramrodding into a project. When I was a firefighter, one of the things I was taught, was that preparation is...

What should I plant new this year?

Blog: Triple B Produce   -   Tuesday January 31, 2012   -   By Farmer Brenda

Every year we plant something new in the garden.  Any suggestions?  I have never planted collards.  I am not sure if we can grow these in Wisconsin.  What are you looking forward to the most in the garden?  My favorite is green...

The Perfect Garden

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Tuesday January 31, 2012   -   By Emily

Right now, this year's garden is perfect. That may seem strange, as it's covered with a few inches of snow, and harnessing up the horses to plow is still months off. But right now I can see it, I've planned it all out, and it's the only time of year where...

Hydrating Seeds Before Planting

Blog: Manure Tea-Organic Gardening   -   Saturday January 28, 2012   -   By GreenSoilTea

  Hydrating Seeds Before Planting I am always happy when I hear from growers and gardeners who are brewing and feeding their garden and indoor plant soil  Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew . Where I really find pleasure is sharing...

Midwestern Herb and Garden Show is coming Feb. 10,...

Blog: Wilsons Gourds   -   Wednesday January 25, 2012   -   By Karen and Paul

Earth Mother Pottery and Wilsons Gourds invite you to the Midwestern Herb and Garden Show, Times Square Mall, 42nd and Broadway, Mt. Vernon, IL on February 12, 2012 to take four wonderful workshops, Glass Mosiacs by Dave Wilson at 10:30 a.m. fee for supplies,...

Garden Plant Giveaway & Music Festival 2012 Detail...

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Tuesday January 24, 2012   -   By Kay

Hello, friends of Grow And Share. Our latest newsletter is now available online . This includes information on volunteer needs, upcoming free gardening classes, and our combined Garden Plant Giveaway & Music Festival 2012. For those of you...

Another Year of Bountiful Blessings

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Wednesday January 18, 2012   -   By Jeff

Even though the business started in 2011, Bountiful Blessings brings a lot of experience to the table. The Wielert family has been involved in agriculture and horticulture for four generations. Ranging from cattle production, greenhouse operation and vegetable...

Rites of Winter

Blog: Folls Flower Farm   -   Sunday January 15, 2012   -   By Thea

Every year about this time I am inspired to plan the coming year.  I search seed catalogs for the newest and best flowers to grow, I research what colors and flowers are "in"for the coming wedding season and I resolve to exercise more, do my...

Gourd Workshops and Free Seminars at Midwestern He...

Blog: Wilsons Gourds   -   Saturday January 07, 2012   -   By Karen and Paul

Wilsons Gourds will be hosting a Gourd Workshop at 7 p.m. for the public to attend inside the Seminar room at The Midwestern Herb and Garden Show, Times Square Mall, 42nd and Broadway, Mount Vernon, IL 62864.  The public may design their own wren gourd...

Taking Inventory

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Monday January 02, 2012   -   By Emily

The first real winter storm has hit the farm.  It's cold out, the wind is blowing and I can barely see the woods line from where I type, meaning visibility is not good at all.  It's a good day to take on indoor tasks, and after I finished sweeping up...

Happy New Year!

Blog: Grow And Share   -   Sunday January 01, 2012   -   By Kay

We are officially in 2012, and the growing season — ongoing in NC — will be kicking into high gear by March. March you will be able to plant your beans, peas, and other seeds so that they will sprout when the ground gets warm enough.  Nature takes care...

Reflections of 2011

Blog: Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Tuesday December 27, 2011   -   By Emily

A gentle snow is falling here at the farm. The animals take it all in stride. We tried to bring the horses into the barn last night for a warm bed & a manger full of hay, but they preferred to stay outside. Even now, with more than a dusting of snow...

When Does The Harvest End?

Blog: Stoney Ridge Farm   -   Saturday December 17, 2011   -   By Mark

When Does the Harvest End ?   It is so exciting for me to think that on December 16th  I was able to harvest potatoes and rutabaga from our garden. It started with creating our menu for Christmas dinner and wanting to incorporate...

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Container Gardens are a wise choice for many urban...

Blog: Freedom To Grow Our Own Food   -   Tuesday November 29, 2011   -   By Jason

Container gardening is a great way to grow plants. For years and years this has been the way nurseries and many gardeners enjoyed growing plants. Containers of many materials had been utilized. I remember my Grand Dad complaining about the poor soil&...

MoonDance Farm Blog ...

Blog: MoonDance Farm   -   Tuesday October 18, 2011   -   By R.H. "Horseshoe"

Hi, Folks...  I've just begun to "blog" recently.  At this point in time a few blog entries are at the following link.  Soon, hopefully, it will be a small part of a total website offering garden tips and tricks, a question/answer...

Organic Gardening Awarenes:What to BEWARE when se...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Tuesday September 27, 2011   -   By Tony

It is GOOD TO KNOW and be AWARE! There are so many books and web sites out there to teach you how to start an Organic Productive Garden.ALSO: A new wave of self proclaimed GREEN BUCK THUMBS/"FARMERS" , are out there vying for your buck! ...

Beautiful day!

Blog: Debbie's Garden   -   Sunday September 18, 2011   -   By Chickadee1

What a glorious day it was today....the weather so nice and mild, not too hot or too cool. Too bad it can't be this great every day! I spent most of it outside in the garden, weeding and harvesting herbs, mostly basil.  I hung a lot of it to dry, and some...

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