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Debbie's Garden   -   Apr 12, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Today was another glorious warm, sunny spring day! I was able to plant some moonvine, hyacinth bean, squash, nasturtiums and pumpkin seed.  Also transplanting more succulents and potting them up for the plant sale.  I have a lot more plants than...

Thank you to the people that have contacted me for information. Would you please include a name and number on your requests. I send most of them on to the girls in the office or return calls in the evenings. I don't answer emails with no contact...

Here it is April 11th, and my shares are all sold out. Now for the easy part, growing the stuff. While I am not sure how easy that will be this year, I do know that many more people called me than I could accommodate. Kind of a sign of the times I guess....

Week 15 Availability (April 10th)

Renaissance Farm   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Linda_2

Happy Springgggggg!! Yes, we really believe that spring is finally here!! We have heard the peepers, seen the blossoms and dug the worms!  The Blue birds are everywhere at the retail house, if you have not seen a blue bird, feel free to come by and be...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Opens For The 2011 S...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

Yup, it's that time again...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market opens their 2011 season this Saturday! It's been a long winter and our farmers are raring to go. In fact, they are so darn busy only a few have let me know what they will be bringing to...

Best Prices & Highest Quality On Today's Marke...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Poly

HERITAGE TURKEYS 9 heritage (rare & endangered) breeds Thus far we have hundreds of heritage turkeys reserved for 2011 thanksgiving! We offer 9 heritage (rare & endangered) breeds, grown out on pasture, grass fed, free range and grass finished...

Catch that wheelbarrow!

At Home in Nature   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Mary_5

We had such strong winds out at the farm that our wheelbarrow blew away, 2x4's were flying around, and other such mayhem occued.  In like a lion... out like a lion.  Luckily, we built our hoop houses and greenhouses strong enough to withstand the...

Acid Rain

At Home in Nature   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Mary_5

Acid rain is a reality for farmers, and every human being. In Colorado, acid rain has been responsible for damage to our lands since before the 1980’s, and Rocky Mountain National Park (among other areas, including the Black Forest and Elbert County) are...

April Showers Bring Great Wines

Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Apr 11, 2011 - By Larry

After a long, nasty winter, spring has arrived.  We've had great weather for working in the vineyard the last few days.  The Catawba are starting to get their leaves.  This is a nervous time for us as we hope the temperatures stay above...

Tornado Sirens

Specialty Meats and Gourmet   -   Apr 10, 2011 - By The Meat Detective

Ever wonder why tornado sirens go off - we do!  It is sunny, a bit breezy and not a cloud in the sky.  On the news they reported a tornado watch until 11:00 PM for pretty much most of Minnesota and parts of Wisconsin.  The SIRENS went off for...