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Farm Stand Forced to Close

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By David_8

I'm always so frustrated when I read about other farmers coming under such attack from our elected officials and government workers. As small farmers and local food supporters we have to stick together and the Farm-to-Cunsumer Legal Defense Fund is one...

New USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By Terry_5

During the yucky days of winter the Happy Hoer does a lot of surfing ....... I also subscribe to several blogs of interest.  Just this morning a new USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was published, with a feature where you can type in your zip code and your...

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

Wilsons Gourds   -   Jan 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,...

Ambrosia Coffee Cake

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients: 2/3 cup raw honey divided 1/4 cup flaked coconut 1/3 cup canned crushed pineapple, well drained 3 Tablespoons butter, melted 2 Tablespoons orange zest, divided 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1/2...

Never a dull moment at " Collie flower Farm&q...

Collie Flower Farm   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By Liz_1

Living in the country,I enjoy all the wildlife that share our 4 acres. Our collies, Ross and Sydney enjoy it too! Of course the way we see wildlife is very different. I like to quietly observe their behavior,while the dogs like to observe a bit closer usually...

Maple Banana Bread

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By Betty_1

This is a low calorie version of Maple Banana bread. We have substituted apple sauce for butter and low fat milk for regular milk. Ingredients: ½ C Maple Syrup ½ C apple sauce 2 ripe bananas 1 egg 2-inches of scraped vanilla bean or ½ tsp ...

Garden Plant Giveaway & Music Festival 2012 Detail...

Grow And Share   -   Jan 25, 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...

Seeds, and more SEEEEEEEEDs.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Jan 25, 2012 - By Marte Holen

I like seed catalogs, dream of spring and summer, enjoy growing different looking vegetables. In my head I have plans for low tunnels, high tunnel and green house. The last one passive heated from the sun, maybe a circulation fan run off a solar panel.  ...

Snow happy

Collie Flower Farm   -   Jan 24, 2012 - By Liz_1

Snow happy!  Kids aren't the only ones who love snow. We farmers also appreciate it. While everyone in northern Illinois has been enjoying our mild weather thru December and early January, I have been anxiously watching some of the 800 bulbs I...

Snow Birds

4 D Acres   -   Jan 24, 2012 - By Mike_6

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...