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Silly, silly, alpacas
Sweet Harmony Farm - Jan 22, 2011 - By Mona
Alpacas most definitely have their own little personalities. Some may be quite timid with people, some may be much more vocal than their herdmates, some are more dominant over issues such as hay or spaces in the barn, and some tend to be very quiet and...
Hello from It's the Lord's Farm
It's The Lord's Farm - Jan 21, 2011 - By Aloar and Julie
It's a cool drippy day on the farm. We're getting another head of beef today, and a butcher hog. The girls are playing amazingly quietly around me, except our 6 month old, who is asleep in our room. There is so much to do in...
Taking Care of Business
Pleasant Valley Farm - Jan 21, 2011 - By Emily
Winter has definitely set in for the season here. We've had quite a few inches of snow fall since the beginning of the year, and today's temperatures are only in the teens, with a wind chill closer to zero. I know it's cold out when the rabbits...
Low maintenance TOP TEN TIPS to the S.Florida Orga...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jan 21, 2011 - By Tony_1
What motivated me to write this article is the continuous and never ending complaints I hear , about keeping up with the challenges of growing and MAINTAINING an organic productive garden in S.Florida , from garden enthusiasts who come to my...
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Cookus Interruptus - Jan 21, 2011 - By Cynthia
(Steve rebounds for soup) Otherwise known as Tom Ka Gai, this traditional Thai soup uses coconut milk, lemon grass and fish sauce to form a flavorful base. The ginger garlic influence make it a perfect kill-the-cold soup. A popular family...
Don't Be Fooled By a Farmers' Market Witho...
Rainbow Ranch Farms - Jan 21, 2011 - By Poly
Click on the link at bottom of page to read and sign petition. As the food movement continues to gain momentum, demand for local, seasonal fare increases exponentially. But just as all this sustainable food crops up, another entity rears its ugly head:...
Herb and Flowers Teas for Cold & Flu or Winter War...
Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea - Jan 21, 2011 - By Laura & Mike
Warm up with our herb and flower teas for colds, flu's, and winter warming. Sip with confidence as teas are hand blended with care in small batches to ensure freshness. All of our teas and tisanes contain no caffiene so they're perfect for...
Applying :Restore-Recycle-Reuse-Reduce Formula to ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jan 21, 2011 - By Tony_1
The christmass trees are lying at the curb waiting for the trash truck.I could not resist the natural gardener instinct , so I grabbed them and now they are being used as mulch in my new backyard garden.The plastic containers ,the bed wood frames,the discarded...
COACHELLA FESTIVAL - 2011
Rainbow Ranch Farms - Jan 21, 2011 - By Poly
Some of our farm members will be performing at the COACHELLA FESTIVAL, Join us for great food, rocking music and a fun filled time for the whole family. Some of the artists performing will be Kings Of Leon, Arcade Fire and Kanye West. We have a...
Another Component of Colony Collapse Disorder........
What's the Buzz? - Jan 21, 2011 - By Marcie
There are many theories circulating regarding Colony Collapse Disorder. When Steve and I were talking the other day, the subject came up again. WHY are millions of bees missing in action? Pesticide use is often cited as a primary cause. Bees are...