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Growing Spinach - advice on how to grow Spinach - ...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Poly

Growing Spinach - advice on how to grow Spinach Spinach is relatively easy to grow in cool climates and it is packed with nutrients such as iron, protein, vitamin A and chlorophyll. Whether raw in salads or lightly steamed spinach is a suitable...

Questions/Invitation to discussion

Trautman Family Farm   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I am a positive person. I say that to say who I am, but also to myself to remind me of this. In fitting in society, to complain, to talk of conspiracy, really, to tell of how little control one actually has over their life is about the most common talk there...

Forgot...meat drop in Inland Empire?

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Rowena

I almost forgot.  Thanks to Local Harvest we have been receiving a lot of contacts from our neighbors just down the hill in the Inland Empire.  Most of the inquiries are for meat since they already have some great produce CSAs down the hill.  I...

Navels 'n Bells Rule!

The Orange Shop   -   Jan 15, 2011 - By Pete_1

We're offering Free Shipping on our "Citra" Navel Oranges, Honeybells, and Ruby Red Grapefruit through January 27th!  Now is the time to take advantage of this rare offer, because the flavor of the fruit is at an absolute peak. We pick...

How to Grow Bean Sprouts SIMPLE

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Poly

How to Grow Bean Sprouts SIMPLE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-1V4vtV8Yo&feature=related

Boy are chickens funny looking!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Rowena

Okay, now I can breath, two markets in two days and I am always wound up and exhausted at the end so I pulled in the driveway to see all 100 chickens running to a bush where "One" had found something good to eat?  Then all of a sudden all 100...

Tweed and I inaugurated the new farm tool this morning! We got on the new quad and took the sheep out to the open pastures. Tweed was thrilled to do more than just bring the girls in! He moved them through the gates and out to graze, kept them away from the...

Farm Math Challenge

Walnut Hill Farm at Elm Springs, LLC   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Jeff_1

Have you ever wondered how much exercise there can be in farming?He is a math challenge for you.The first correct answer will receive one pound of ground beef courteous of Walnut Hill Farm.(Sorry this has to be picked up at one of our winter sales location, we...

How to Make a Hoop House or Green House for Cheap....

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Poly

How to Make a Hoop House or Green House for Cheap. BuddyClubGardening This is for a small, manageable, seedling starter green house. Really this is all any small family needs, you can actually make it any size you need, small or large. Have...

Anyone Can Grow Sprouts - Growing microgreens and ...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By Poly

Growing microgreens and sprouts at home EASY chicagobotanicgarden Nice video here, please click link to be directed to YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9h1ADMsKQTg