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Corn Battles pt 2

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jul 26, 2009 - By Brian_1

Part 2 of 3  At our old house I tracked sunlight to find out what little plot of land got the most sunshine and I would plant corn in that area.  I was stopped from planting in the front of the house one year, something about being tacky...

A few weeks ago as I was getting my workday underway, I got an excited call from Janet. She and the kids had just been leaving the house and spotted something along the driveway that they just had to share. A pair of turkeys had crossed the driveway in front...

I Admit It - I'm a Marginalized Market Gardene...

F.A. Farm   -   Jul 25, 2009 - By Walter_1

I have seen an interesting confluence in the past few months. Lately, I have even heard sneering remarks about "market gardening" business models as well as being labeled "marginalized" and therefore irrelevant. [You would think...

Progress at the Patch

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Jul 25, 2009 - By Teresa_2

Our latest project, the renovation of the former entry room of the schoolhouse into a concession kitchen, is zipping along.  The walls, ceiling, lighting, outlets and ceiling fan are all in.  The walls are painted the same pale yellow as the rest of...

Through the Eyes of a Dreamer

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Jul 25, 2009 - By Christine_2

Well, we've finally gotten the rain that we needed so badly here in Sugarcreek.  The past few days it has been raining and the garden has finally gotten the moisture it needs. The weeds though, they are another story. Yesterday, I spent hours pulling...

Duck Eggs Hard to Find this Summer!

Que Ser A Ser A   -   Jul 25, 2009 - By Cathy

I am finding that the egg-laying of my ducks is slowing down this month.  I have gotten as few a 1 per day and as many as 5 per day this month.  My 10 Indian Runner ducks are now 1 year old this month. This is the first time they have slowed down...

Sunset is my favorite time of day. The long shadows and yellowing light signal that the work of the day is drawing to an end, whether you are ready or not. The countryside takes on a dream-like quality as the sky puts on a dazzling and fleeting display. I...

Harvesting Winter Wheat With a Sickle

F.A. Farm   -   Jul 24, 2009 - By Walter_1

Here is a picture of me harvesting winter wheat with a sickle last Tuesday, July 21st. I grab the wheat at about knee height and cut the stalks about 6-8 inches below that. Then I place them in the wheelbarrow, all facing the same way. When the wheelbarrow is...

This post has little purpose other than to display the picture of Janet with mud on her face! She had been working for hours with our new power washer, blasting the weeds out of the cracks in the driveway. She made lots of progress as you can see. ...

Check out Collierville's Farmers Market

Collierville Farmers Market   -   Jul 24, 2009 - By Bridget

Collierville now has its own farmers market.  It is located on 167 Washington Street in Collierville, TN.  It is directly across from Mensi's.  Thursdays 11:30 am - 7:00 pm Saturdays (starting August 1st 2009) 8:00 am to 2:00...