The Blog Barn

Through my engineering career, I have traveled and worked in a number of countries around the globe. This week, I am staying and working in Queretaro, in central Mexico. In the mean time, all of my farm projects are on hold awaiting my return. This is my...

Coyote Attack

Hanging Mountian Farms LLC   -   Apr 24, 2009 - By Ted and Carlene

                         Sad News I have very sad news for the reader and purchaser of our products. Today in broad daylight...

Fried Tempeh

Cookus Interruptus   -   Apr 24, 2009 - By Cynthia

Hey!  Do you know how to make fried tempeh?  Do you know what tempeh is?  Find out.  And share ideas for how you use this Indonesian soy food in the comment section below the video at Cookus Interruptus .  

WAITING FOR SHEARING...WAITING FOR BABIES

Happy Hills Alpaca Farm   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By wawanuky

Waiting for Shearing; waiting for birthing: Beautiful spring is upon us now, most of the leaves have budded out on the trees. We are still awaiting our oak trees to bud out and make wonderful shade for our alpacas.  They are loving this cold...

The Amazing Climbing Boy

Hurricane Farm   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Chris

Recently we decided to rehang our trusty tire swing (I call him "roundy") on a higher branch in the massive spruce tree which adorns our front lawn. The branch that it was on prior to this adventure had to be lopped off to make room for a swingset,...

We are growing! Lot's of future goals.........

Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Mike

The farm has over 1200 plants ready for the fields beginning of May!   CERTIFIED ORGANIC produce this year includes Tomatoes of many kinds, tomatillos, peppers, squash, watermelon, orange sherbert melon, lavender, sweet marjoram, mint, onions,...

A Perfect Weekend For Mushroom Hunting

Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Mike

Season is here and the great spring rain has past for the next several days leaving us with warm temperatures and an abundance of MORREL mushrooms waiting to be harvested.    Hunt on the Eastern and Northern facing slopes. They can be found...

Soap Nuts? For Psoriasis?

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Soap nuts are the dried fruit of the Chinese Soapberry tree (Sapindus Mukorossi) , found primarily in India, Indonesia, and Nepal.  The outer shell of the soap nut contains saponin, a natural substance known for its ability to cleanse. But its no...

Earth Day

Debbie's Garden   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Chickadee1

Hope everyone had a glorious Earth Day....and the days will continue to be sunnier and warmer! I finally have limas and okra coming up, and a few cucumbers poking through the earth! All is good. My son built me another raised bed frame, so i know what i shall...

Not Cut Out For CSI

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Apr 23, 2009 - By Laura_6

It's sort of ironic.  Big Guy died last night probably right around the same time the first of his babies this year made its first peck at its egg shell and began the process of hatching.  The circle of life in one hour. No poults (baby...