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Seedling Trauma and Stunt Pigs

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 13, 2009 - By Emily

Well, last Friday we planted a few seedlings in the garden.  Some of the heritage zucchini, squahes and melons were getting a bit crowded on the kitchen window sill.  We put down black fabric to cut down on weeding and put the plants in.  A...

Bunnies, & Bunnies, & Bunnies on my !

Oldhaus Fibers   -   May 13, 2009 - By Joel & Kathi

Wow!   What a day we had yesterday!   It was "labor & delivery" day @ the bunny barn!  We had 12 does on our "probably bred" list. 8 Does had litters! They all were given nest boxes last Friday!   Funny, some...

New Season, New Market!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   May 13, 2009 - By Karin_1

After taking one year off from selling at a farmers market, Herb'n Renewal is back at it! Yup, we couldn't stand another year of not seeing our customers so we joined a newer, smaller but grower/producer only market in Lexington. The Bluegrass...

May 12- Gosh I’m glad I have a live stock guardian...

Greene Hills Farm   -   May 13, 2009 - By Stephanie

Spring time is grand. Not only do we have baby greens to tend, but we have baby goats and baby cows and unfortunately, hungry coyotes.I remember in the Fall of 2007, when I bought Travis- 18 months old, ½ Great Pyrenees,½ Anatolian Shepherd, and ½ my monthly...

This is a sketch of the coop project as it stands today. The step of adding the plywood flooring was pretty easy and really gave us a feeling of making substantial progress. The coop now looks like somebody has built a stage in our backyard in preparation for...

Puzzle Creek...putting the pieces together

Puzzle Creek Farm: Putting The Pieces Together   -   May 12, 2009 - By Corbett Family

Mom, Dad, 3 & 5 yr old boys move to an old farm in Western North Carolina. Taking shelter in a 1800's log cabin on the property the follies are as follows:  "Poke Berry Boys" Fall 2008 Moving to a farm was an exciting new adventure....

Growing crops in the Florida Draught and Sizzling ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   May 12, 2009 - By Tony_1

Gardening and farming was one of the first occupations since man took residence on earth.The ancient  Greeks built a garden first and later constructed the home around it.Villages and towns in ancient Egypt and Mesopotemia sprouted around fertile lands by...

Longmont Farmers Market

Colorado Aromatics at Sagescript Institute, llc   -   May 12, 2009 - By Cindy_2

We have been at the Longmont Farmers Market the past two Saturdays with a good reception. We will be there throughout the summer with our botanical skin care products as well as culinary herbs. We have plenty to choose from for gifts, including Father's...

Week 1 CSA delivery

Eaters' Guild   -   May 12, 2009 - By Laurie_2

May 12, 2009 Good Day to You! Welcome to the opening week of our CSA season.  Saturday in South Haven went relatively smoothly, given an untimely, yet characteristic spring day…The earth is greening slowly, even some trees seem reluctant to...

Herb Flower Baby Oil Recipe

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 12, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Chamomile is known to calm and is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. Calendula helps to prevent the overgrowth of yeast and is soothing to the skin. Calendula / chamomile Baby Oil 8 ounces of oil (olive, almond,or...