The Blog Barn

I went out to check critters tonite and Emma was hollering her head off. I figured the goat was out or something. Nope! Screamer and Blackie had lambed! Both girls are fine and 5 new lambs on the ground. Screamer had 2 ewe lambs and Blackie tripled. 2 little...

Hogging Off Corn - One Man's Story

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 14, 2011 - By David_8

Tamworth Pigs I came across this old account of hogging off corn recently. Since I was already thinking this might be a good idea as I blogged about a couple of months ago it seemed a good addition to my previous post. HOGGING OFF CORN FIELDS - J.M....

How to cut lemongrass

Cookus Interruptus   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Cynthia

The slender fragrant stalk that gives Thai food its unique taste can be daunting.  Not anymore.Watch Cynthia find the tender part. To watch, click here .  

Pleasant Valley...Forge?

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Emily

I've mentioned many times how so little goes to waste on a small farm like ours- manure becomes fertilizer for the garden, garden leftovers are canned, and the scraps from that process supplement our pig's food. The same is true for lots of stuff here-...

Canning Boot Camp memory

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Sonya

I love January, and canning in my warm Summer Kitchen, while gazing frequently at the white landscape and drifting snow outside.  Today, I heated up some locally-pressed apple cider to sip, and worked on canning Sweetheart Spread and Blackberry Jam. ...

A new year and a new approach

Painted Pony Ranch Micro-farm   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Gary_1

Yesterday a reporter on television said that there was snow in 49 of our 50 states.  The only state without snow was Florida.  Even Hawaii had snow.  The snow and the freezing rain and sleet that preceded it coupled with several nights with...

Anyone Can Grow Arugula-Easy!

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Poly

How to Grow Arugula Arugula is a leafy green vegetable that is prized for its strong, peppery flavor. Like most lettuces, it is very easy to grow. Step 1: Purchase the Seeds Arugula is a spring or fall green that is typically grown from seed....

Winter's finally here

MacIntosh's farmstand and greenhouse   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Lisa

Well we finally got snow 6in total yesterday all the kids enjoying it both 2legged and the four. Let the goats out to play a little kidding season under way and csa memberships coming in should be a good year.Starting some greens in the house and my son is...

Temps up just a little!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 13, 2011 - By Rowena

I feel like I have ants in my pants.  No plastic yet for greenhouse, temperatures are still so low that even the current greenhouse is slow, and I should probably have Agribon cover over it to get things sped up, but I keep saying to myself "work on...

Today started out pretty normal, feeding, watering, moving livestock around, checking puppies, etc. Two of our sustainers are visiting and have been building our new website while they are here. Bless them! We looked into getting the ATV fixed so it would be...