The Blog Barn

Our Stinky "Breeze"

Breeze Hill Farm   -   May 05, 2009 - By MaLinda

There was alot of chatter out at the barn last night when Breeze our picture perfect Border Collie rousted up a skunk. She is such a cool dog. When she goes out for her barn work, she has to stop off and kiss the other dogs, kiss the cats,...

It Takes a Community......

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   May 05, 2009 - By Anne

The saying goes, "It takes a village...."  And for us I'd change it to, "It takes a community...."    (To raise adorable lambs like this) This is going to be a thank you to all those who help us out throughout the...

Farmers Market Opens

Jandy's   -   May 05, 2009 - By Jan_3

The Logan County Farmers Market opened with 16 vendors this year! It was a beautiful day and very exciting to see so many familiar faces again. We had a huge crowd and I think everyone enjoyed themselves! We took lettuce, bok choi, asparagus, rhubarb, green...

It's Okay To Be A Gourmet

F.A. Farm   -   May 05, 2009 - By Walter_1

Back in the day when I went to the gym (I don't need to work out now since I work many hours at hard labor), I once had a conversation with another exerciser about how much to eat. He was of the opinion that your stomach normally holds two fistfuls of food...

The Memory Garden

Double Oak Farm   -   May 05, 2009 - By Lori

Moving is never easy. Put aside all the hassle and stress and expense and you still have the most traumatic part - leaving behind beloved friends and family. When we arrived here in Indiana I desperately missed my friends that were left behind. I took solace...

Weekday evenings can be frustratingly short. Lately I have been working at my company's headquarters which is a 50 minute drive away from our farm. I turn into the driveway each evening with so much anticipation for my projects that I'm surprised that...

Cheap German Wine is perfect for May Wine Recipe

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 05, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

In Europe and colonial days May Wine was a traditional popular drink served in spring and early summer when the Sweet Woodruff is fresh and in full bloom and was traditional served in Germany on May 1. Celebrate with May Wine on...

Bach's Flower Essnces - Part 1

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   May 04, 2009 - By Sharon_3

I love working with the various flower essences and make many myself. I use all different types including Australian, Alaskan, Light Heart and Indigo to name a few. I am going to blog about Bach's essences as these are the essences most commonly found in...

UN's International Year of Natural Fibers 2009...

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   May 04, 2009 - By Shelley_2

As you might have already known 2009 has been declared The International Year of Natural Fibers by the United Nations to help promote the production of textiles using Natural Fibers. They sent out an email blast this morning releasing all their marketing...

Farmer's Market Opening Day

Debbie's Garden   -   May 04, 2009 - By Chickadee1

Opening day at our local Marietta Square Farmer's Market was yesterday (Sat). Considering the weather was threatening (it held off, thank God) and there were over 60 market vendors, and we were also competing with the Arts & Crafts event,...