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Easter Weekend at the Farm

The Open Gate Farm   -   Apr 22, 2009 - By Jon and Elaine

The Open Gate Farm April 11, 2009 Saturday on the Farm Dear Friends of the Farm: Spring has finally found hope springing up in the gardens here at The Open Gate Farm.We have, in just this last week, seen the apricot bloom it’s tiny blooms...

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1-Recycle your and "their" -to be trashed PRODUCE/KITCHEN FOOD SCRAPP.Ask your local neighborhood health food store/supermarket/barn/restaurant etc,if they like to save their unwanted food scrapp ,for you to  compost. Otherwise...you...

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How to make your own BASIC ORGANIC COMPOST in South Florida? Most of us were shocked when we first hit the ground trying to grow vegetables in South Florida .The reason:SANDY SOIL. There are so many ways to amend or even replace whatever found in the...

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Calling for all LOCAL WOMEN to come enjoy a FULL MOON GATHERING with me here among the shooting Lavender fields.  Friday May 8, 6pm Potluck (bring a dish or drink to share),  bring a chair or blanket, any smudging herbs and in site to the...

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This is by far one of the most delicious Lavender Pork chop meals we have had! 4 pork loin or rib chops, about 3/4-inch thick 1 teaspoon coarse kosher s alt 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon dried culinary...

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Forward Progression

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Apr 22, 2009 - By Cowmomma

I'm jumping back on here fairly close to our last listing because I didn't want to leave the negative, down and depressing entry as the last thing we'd posted for very long.  Though times are hard, we are keeping on, keeping on. Dan had word...

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The Herbal Bath To Soothe and Heal

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 22, 2009 - By Jessica_7

The skin is the largest organ in the body. Our skin is absorbent and alive, and everyday it absorbs chemicals from our laundry detergent, bleach, or whatever we put next to our skin. Treat your skin to nourishment by soaking in a medicinal herbal bath. Herbal...

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Create a tapestry in a pot with sensational succulents! The plants have a way of capturing the imagination with beautiful flowers, and interesting foliage and textures, making them irresistible additions to the sunny, well-drained garden. Because of their...

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Well, the summer squash we started from seed are overgrowing their 4" peat pots!  Some of the leaves are also looking a bit yellow... wonder if that is normal or if the soil is missing some nutrient. Either way, I'm about to transplant the...

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Cedar Rapids RBA Show 4/18 & 4/19

Oldhaus Fibers   -   Apr 22, 2009 - By Joel & Kathi

Wow, what a busy weekend.  We had 2 class 4 shows on Saturday (smaller rabbits) and 2 class 6 shows on Sunday (the big ones)   Ahren showed in Youth on the Mini Lop table, and got Best of Breed both times with his Opal Mini,...

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