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Moonstruck Farms -
Wednesday February 16, 2011 - By Rowena
I knew the storm was coming, but it was snow I was worried about...not wind!! The new greenhouse received its first true test and the back end failed....pulled the anchors right out of the ground and with 80 mph gusts there was nothing I could do by...
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Moonstruck Farms -
Wednesday February 16, 2011 - By Rowena
Seed ordering commenced about a month ago and I had to review my business plan at the same time...what is my goal...meet my "Foodies" needs...yes that is what is actually written in my business plan. I know that most of my customers are true Foodies...
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Elliott Family Farm -
Tuesday September 07, 2010 - By Samuel
Good rainfall the last couple of days and on our well drained East Texas hills, this will bring the last session of purple hull peas to fruition. Those of you who did not get any, or need more, there will be some for the fall. We decided not to plant...
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Elliott Family Farm -
Friday August 13, 2010 - By Samuel
The summer pea season was fast and furious. We picked sold and shellled a record amount of peas right on the farm. On farm response was so good, we didn't take anything to the Dallas Farmer's Market. Folks were buyng peas straight off the back of the picker....
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Elliott Family Farm -
Wednesday July 28, 2010 - By Samuel
Hot summertime Texas weather and good moisture have combined to give us peas a coulple of days early. The harvest started yesterday and will continue until tomorrow. Plan to come see us no later than tomorrow, and preferably today. We have sold lots of peas so...
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Elliott Family Farm -
Friday July 16, 2010 - By Samuel
The rain came down and the crops came up. God is good. We are going to have a bumper crop of southern peas. These pinkeye purple hulls are wonderful. We think they are far better than BVR or Quick Pick and certainly yield better. Harvest date should be July 28...
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Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana -
Saturday June 12, 2010 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
Today I took more time for fun, and to me that is watching the Purple Martins. They are very busy feeding their young and before long they will be teaching them to fly......then before it gets too terribly hot they will be gone. It is already in the mid...
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Wall Flower Studio Garden -
Monday April 19, 2010 - By Karen
Morning Glory - Ipomoea
Nothing beats the Morning Glory for fast greenery and really pretty flowers throughout the growing season.
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I'm growing my...
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The Farm Report from Turkey Hill -
Thursday March 25, 2010 - By Farmer Herman
Turkey
Hill Farm 2010
Tomato
Varieties
Early: Cosmonaut
Volkov - (65 days) Indeterminate. The catalog says
“Cosmonaut delivers the true tomato taste...sweet, rich and
full-bodied...deep red slightly flattened 8-12 oz...
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Wall Flower Studio Garden -
Tuesday March 16, 2010 - By Karen
Admittedly, when I first learned of this variety of carrot, my first thoughts were that it was some nasty GMO creation . Being the curious sort that I am, and after some digging, (pardon the pun), for further information, I was amazed to discover that...
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Wall Flower Studio Garden -
Tuesday February 09, 2010 - By Karen
Echinacea purpurea ~ Purple Cone Flower
One of the best flowers for attracting butterflies and bees to your garden.
It's also valued, at least for me, because it adds a
touch of colour to my late summer garden.
I've...
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Wall Flower Studio Garden -
Tuesday February 02, 2010 - By Karen
Purple Toadflax - Linaria purpurea
~ hardiness zones 3 - 9 USDA ~
This plant is an underrated treasure. It should be grown in every garden.
It's totally drought tolerant, easy to grow, and the blooms look like...
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Wall Flower Studio Garden -
Saturday January 30, 2010 - By Karen
Cosmos
These lovely and delicate looking flowers will grace your garden, especially if planted "en masse". With the delicate, yet showy flowers, as well as their whispy leaves, they make a great addition to the back of any floral...
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Elliott Family Farm -
Tuesday December 01, 2009 - By Samuel
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are passed! Whew!
Our cover crop continues to grow nicely. We may add a little organic P and K in a couple of weeks, but other than that, all can we do now, is wait. We hope to plant green beans in early March. We may...
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Cloud's Path Farm -
Wednesday August 05, 2009 - By Sally
Another beautiful day and plenty of rain are really helping all the vegetables along. We are shaping up to have a good crop of winter squash and the green beans are starting to go crazy- be prepared.
This week's CSA includes:
broccoli, salad...
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Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana -
Wednesday February 25, 2009 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
This is such an exciting time of year!!!! I have been outside watching another Purple Martin Scout!! I saw two last week, and today one is so patiently sailing above in the sky. Fortunately I can see for miles from up here on top of Rocky Mount. ...
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Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana -
Sunday February 22, 2009 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
THE PURPLE MARTINS ARRIVED THIS MORNING!!!! I saw two checking out our Gourd Martin Houses. Could not stay to watch too long though before they were gone.....will be back though. This is an exciting time for me watching and waiting for the...
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Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana -
Monday February 16, 2009 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
I noticed today, the Purple Martin Society has joined with the Louisiana Bayou Bluebird Society. In case you would like to check out the Louisiana Bayou Bluebird Soc., the link is: http://www.labayoubluebirdsociety.org/ There is so much...
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Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana -
Thursday February 12, 2009 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
We have still not seen any Purple Martins here at our home at Rocky Mount.
I can remember many days over the years walking the lane wondering when they would arrive. It is always a waiting game for me!! I can remember one year, I didn’t think they were...
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