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Cheese share

Branched Oak Farm   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Doug & Krista

For the 2009 season, we are considering a "summer cheese share" program that starts mid-May.  This would entitle cheese share members to 8 weeks of cheese.  Different value shares are offered:  $32, $64, or $96.  This translates...

Intern Needed!

Maplewood Organics   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

We're still searching for our third intern! We need someone who can start in May or June and stay through October 31st at least. Anybody out there with a little experience? We need you! This intern will mostly work in our gardens, but will also be...

Finally, we have sunshine!

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Christine_2

Honestly, I was begning to think the sun would never shine here in Sugarcreek. After many days of rain, drizzle and grey skies the sun has finally come back.It is a warm and welcoming sight. The next few days are supposed to be nice as well, and then well,...

ATTRACT Good SPIRITS with Our Sweetgrass Plants

So Succulent Gardens   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Sweetgrass is used in prayer, smudging, and purifying ceremonies and is regarded as a sacred plant by the Native Americans.  It is not well known that it was also sacred to early Europeans and is still used in churches on festival days. Sweet-grass aroma...

Starting Baby on Food

Cookus Interruptus   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Cynthia

Feeding your baby fresh, local, organic whole foods is easy and inexpensive if you just whir a bit of your own delicious food in the blender.  Watch and read the how and what of starting your baby on solid food this week on Cookus Interruptus.   We...

Rheumatoid Arthritis and the Holistic Answer

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Jessica_7

I am frequently asked for custom herbal preparations to help with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Most clients that I have worked with were on conventional medication and were unhappy with their results. Herbs can replace prescription drugs such as Humera, but please...

Herbal Preparations and loose herbs for tea

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Sharon_3

I have been asked by many if any of my teas (which are really herbal infusions and decoctions) could be used loose instead of in a tea bag. The answer to this, of course, is yes!!! I choose to place the herbs in a tea filter because of the ease of clean up...

just getting started

Grow And Share   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Kay

This is hopefully the first of many posts on our movement...www.growandshare.org...to get everyone in the USA growing a garden and sharing the harvest with family, friends, neighbors, strangers, and food banks. More information to follow soon on our efforts...

Pam's Jams can be viewed on line at www.Pamsjams.com and I welcome feedback and all orders and questions about my products. My two main featured products last year  were Peppy Strawberry Jam and Zucchini Relish.   This  year ...

The Repo Man

Cowmomma's Cupboard   -   Apr 16, 2009 - By Cowmomma

We are sharing this story even though it reflects somewhat poorly on us here at the 4B Ranch, but I think that there are many of you out there that are in exactly the same situation and if we discuss this, it is healthier for all of us.We racked up another...