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Growing Rack

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Wednesday February 01, 2012   -   By Jeff

Another warm day in Illinois. This winter has been so mild! It is amazing! However, I expect when winter comes in like a lamb it will go out like a lion. Yesterday I applied for our sales permit for the spring. I anticipate a great year at our stands with...

2012 Offers new promise and internship opportuniti...

Blog: North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Saturday January 28, 2012   -   By Ann, Laura, and Kara

2012 Summer Season and Internships Opportunities   Have a passion for animals and plants?   Wondering if the new practices of local and sustainable agriculture might be an ideal lifestyle for you?   Looking to stay...

Brrrrrr!!!!!!!

Blog: Renaissance Farm   -   Wednesday January 04, 2012   -   By Linda

Brrrrrr!!! It may be cold outside, but there is always something to do on the farm!  Right now we are replanting our Micro Greens and Herbs! Yay!  I know a lot of people who are really missing their gardens right now, so we will do out best to...

farm goings-on

Blog: a little organic farm   -   Wednesday December 14, 2011   -   By Farmer Cindy

We finally got our fall cover crop seeded and into the ground over the weekend, just in time for the rain that came on Monday.  We planted organic seed of cayuse oats, beardless barley, red winter wheat and triticale, which we hope will grow well and...

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&...

This week on the Farm

Blog: Renaissance Farm   -   Tuesday November 15, 2011   -   By Linda

Well Hello Everyone! Now, that I am getting a better understanding of how to use this blog, hopefully I will make it much more pretty and filled with more information for you! We still have weekly availability, but I need to learn a better way to...

The S.Florida challenges and solutions of growing...

Blog: Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Tuesday September 13, 2011   -   By Tony

Here in south Florida , the climate of excessive heat/humidity and precepitation acts as a catalyst for growing spices and heat loving herbs. Since ancient times , man and women used herbs  for their effective properties in culinary and medicinal...

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Grow Vegetables in a Hay Bale Garden

Blog: Freedom To Grow Our Own Food   -   Monday September 05, 2011   -   By Jason

Here in South Florida I use hay bales and it works great. Here is the method. Set up an area with about eight bales close together. Water the bales well then spread composted manure evenly over the surface. Water the manure and then spread garden soil evenly...

Week 20 Availability (May 15, 2011)

Blog: Renaissance Farm   -   Monday May 16, 2011   -   By Linda

Hi We are in for a rainy week and we love it!! No outdoor watering, the pollen is being kept at bay and we won't be cooking in the sun.   YIPPEE :) For those of you planting a garden, we have a beautiful selection of early crops ready to go...

We're still growing!

Blog: Family Farms CSA   -   Wednesday March 23, 2011   -   By Foster

Foster Fogarty, owner of Family Farms CSA in North Texas, says the Dallas Morning News reporter called him this week. Foster's phone number is 903 267 6422.  His farms is at 9191 Hwy 56 East, Sherman, TX 75090. "She said she searched and...

Cold Frames Maintenance and Preparation

Blog: Osma Acres Farm   -   Wednesday March 09, 2011   -   By Billy

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Growing Swiss Chard-EASY

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Sunday January 16, 2011   -   By Poly

Growing Swiss Chard - advice on how to grow Swiss Chard Chard is a green leafed vegetable that makes a good alternative to spinach. Growing Chard can be easier than growing spinach as it is better able to withstand higher temperatures and water...

Anyone Can Grow Sprouts - Growing microgreens and ...

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Friday January 14, 2011   -   By Poly

Growing microgreens and sprouts at home EASY   chicagobotanicgarden Nice video here, please click link to be directed to YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1ADMsKQTg

Growing Your Own Chickens For Meat

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Monday January 10, 2011   -   By Poly

Growing Your Own Chickens For Meat By Katie Pepper Morgan The decision to raise your own chickens for their meat is one that many more people are making. By raising your own meat you will control what your...

What’s Different about Heritage Breeds?

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Thursday January 06, 2011   -   By Poly

What’s Different about Heritage Breeds?    The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy states that heritage chicken breeds must be an American Poultry Association (APA) standard breed. The chickens also must be allowed to...

DIY – Grow your own fish for food at home

Blog: Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Monday January 03, 2011   -   By Poly

DIY – Grow your own fish for food at home by Marshall Brain |  Looking for something to do with that extra space in your basement, garage or backyard? Aquaculture is one option. You raise fist to eat in tanks. Here’s a small...

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...

How I spent my summer Nov 18 2010

Blog: Wild Winds Sheep Company   -   Thursday November 18, 2010   -   By Catherine & Martin

Gardening at 6,000 feet in a semi-arid climate late spring almost summer - notes: My garden is almost in full swing, tomatoes are lagging way behind and I should be getting fruit by now, lots of little green want-a-be's.   Sweet peppers...

Information about Hoodia & How to grow Hoodia

Blog: SoCal Hoodia Farms   -   Monday July 05, 2010   -   By Cheryl

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