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Oat straw: Simple Yet Effective

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Avena sativa is one of my favorite herbs for just about anybody. Anyone who is stressed, overworked, or anxious, should include oats as part of a daily health regimen. It is a safe tonic herb for the nervous system. Avena is exceptionally rich in silica,...

New HD Video: Sunset on the Farm

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Shelley_2

Last night while the sun was setting the Alpacas were relaxing after a long day and we got some amazing shots of them. We got some great shots of some of our newest Cria, they are just too cute and starting to love the camera! Enjoy! Note: If you notice a...

The hens are here! Hooray for AWESOME EGGS

Trautman Family Farm   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Scott&JulieTraut

It was about 2 weeks ahead of what we thought, but as usual, Team Trautman got the job done and got the hens situated in the hen house. Some times it seems it's just as well for us to have it happen all of a sudden. Things get done. Eggs for the next...

Make MOM homemade HERBAL Cologne

So Succulent Gardens   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

If you do not have cash on hand this year to send mom a BLOSSOM FARM live herbal basket or our handmade Lavender products.  There is time to make Mom hand-crafted cologne. It should be done today since MOM's day is only 10 days away. Filter...

Lambing season

Wool n Feather Farm   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Melissa_6

Lambing 2009 is over. The youngest lambs will turn 1 month old on Sunday. They have already more than doubled in size! The ewes were all sheared last week and their fleece has been sklirted and is ready to be sent off to the fiber mills. We will have the...

My top priority is to get the chicken coop done. You may recall that the chickens were set up in temporary quarters in the back room of a butcher shop on a nearby farm. They are under the care of my brother-in-law, Tom. Since returning from my business trip, I...

Farmer's Market!

Debbie's Garden   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Chickadee1

I seem to have not had time lately to blog! Getting ready for the Farmer's Market, which opens this weekend in Marietta, GA....Saturday, May 2, 9am to 12noon. I will be there with bells on.....well, at least with herbs!  Hope to see you locals there,...

First cheese curd!

Branched Oak Farm   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Doug & Krista

Today we made quark, camembert and our first batch of cheese curd for the upcoming farmers markets this weekend.  It was a small batch, but went smoothly.  What made the curd extra enticing was the spicy pepper mix we used from Ricky and Lucy's...

Watching Babies

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Apr 29, 2009 - By Laura_6

It's so fun to watch the chicks!  Whenever I go outside, some are resting, some are eating, and a few are running around.  When they see me though, towering over them like a big predator or a hawk, they all run and hop-fly into a huddle....

Flowers & Fieldwork

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Apr 29, 2009 - By Emily

Well my little Morgan, Sara, got her first taste of being a "work pony" this week.  Dan had her pulling a harrow through the garden and she did really well.  She's going to need some time getting used to the traces rubbing a bit when...