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Weekly Availability Week 13 (March. 27, 2011)

Renaissance Farm   -   Mar 28, 2011 - By Linda_2

Hi We can't believe there are freeze warnings out this time of year.  Temps in the 30s are to be expected, but the teens?  Enough now.  Andy and I have been busy putting the finishing touches at the retail front.  We will be opening...

Brrr

Debbie's Garden   -   Mar 28, 2011 - By Chickadee1

HAPPY MONDAY! Ok who brought the cold back?  Brrrr.... well it could be worse I suspect...at least no frost has hit! I have too many plants going for that to happen, so I'll keep praying it doesn't freeze!  And the rain we are having is good...

The Cold Continues...

Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC   -   Mar 28, 2011 - By Sharon_1

We've had cold, cold, cold weather and not a drop of  maple sap for quite a few days.  A grainy, icy snow still covers the ground and the poor robins congregate at any open areas of grass in search of a meal.  The snow covers the food of the...

A conversation with a Tree

At Home in Nature   -   Mar 28, 2011 - By Mary_5

I was walking today and met a new tree.  I think this tree was struck by lightning, but I was not there to see it.It had been charred on one side, and exploded; the fire from the electrical burst must have been put out quickly.This former cottonwood is...

Spring Rains, Sunshine and Sunsets

Spyglass Gardens   -   Mar 28, 2011 - By Steve or Wendy

Spring time wouldn't be normal if there wasn't rain. What is so wonderful that after the spring rain you witness streaks of sunshine radiating to the earth. Occasionally the skies open to an array of brightly colored clouds painted with Gods finger....

Growing!

Homegrown Harvest   -   Mar 27, 2011 - By HomegrownHarvest

The seedlings are growing; we're hoping it warms up soon!

Will there be a frost?

Vesterfield Farm   -   Mar 27, 2011 - By Tim & Kaye

As I sit here with seeds to plant I wonder if there will be another frost. Normally I plant my tender crops on Good Friday, but this year I'm unsure to say the least about this weather. It was 72 degrees last night. That's just unreal for this time of...

Ultimate Efficiency

F.A. Farm   -   Mar 27, 2011 - By Walter_1

Partly because of my training in biological anthropology, partly because of my years as a migrant worker, and partly because of my model of low-input agriculture, I am quite convinced of the efficiency of the human engine.    Many years ago, my...

Bunnies on the way

Jubilee Mini Farm   -   Mar 27, 2011 - By Jennifer_2

We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby bunnies.  We bred 3 Holland Lops and 3 English Angora Rabbits.  With any luck we will have some babies in the next few days and have papered rabbits for sale in June.  We will be keeping some...

March Update

Elliott Family Farm   -   Mar 27, 2011 - By Samuel_1

English peas podded early. Too much heat. We are switching to an old heirloom Wando next season. On the other hand turnips are doing nicely. Most folks in tis part of the world prefer the greens rather than the turnips so we will be harvesting both.  The...