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Chasing Chickens

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Apr 02, 2009 - By Laura_6

The weather is lovely today, very sunny with a predicted high of 63 degrees Fahrenheit.  A customer was supposed to come today at noon for honey and possibly eggs, so I used this as motivation to do a badly needed cleaning of the chicken coop early this...

Springtime optimism

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Apr 02, 2009 - By Christine_2

Heading to he barn this morning I noticed the tender plants and the windshield covered in frost. It’s hard to believe that in a few hours the temperature will reach the high sixties here in Sugarcreek. I am having difficult time explaining to my son that it’s...

More Babies...

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Apr 02, 2009 - By Emily

After getting home from work, I checked Scotchie's nest box and she had 8 babies after all!  I am so excited that my first-time bunnies have been such good mamas.  Both Scotchie and her sister have raised 8 without any losses.  I...

Herbal Bathing Brews From The Garden

So Succulent Gardens   -   Apr 02, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Herbal Baths From The Garden Herbal baths are a perfect antidote to combat impure air and water conditions. Smoothing, soothing and hydrating to the skin. The basic bath: Place 1/2 cup of any combination of herbs in a non-metallic pot add water to...

I keep telling myself that this is a year for building and that it won't always be this crazy. I suppose it doesn't help that my enthusiasm is driving me to do absolutely everything that I can this year rather than taking things on at a more gradual...

back in the saddle again........

angeltree farm products   -   Apr 02, 2009 - By fran

greetings to all from angeltree farms in north texas.  our weather here has been fritzy, but today was a beautiful spring day.  spent most of the day in town receiving chemo, which is going quite well, yes, please keep those prayers coming .....they...

Incubation: My Love/Hate Relationship

The Call Again Farm Journal   -   Apr 01, 2009 - By Laura_6

Oh, incubators!  Without them, there would be far fewer chickens in the world, and hardly any turkeys big enough for Thanksgiving.  They provide kids a view of the joyful miracle of hatching.  They can't don't get freaked out by human...

Synthesis of Hip and Radical

F.A. Farm   -   Apr 01, 2009 - By Walter_1

Back in the late 60's and early 70's, a synthesis of hip and radical became necessary. After the air-brushed photo of Charles Manson on the cover of Life magazine December 19, 1969, every flower child became an instant satanic killer in the minds...

Blue Jeans & Dreams

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Apr 01, 2009 - By Teresa_2

Terry and I went to a really neat event this past Saturday.  "Blue Jeans & Dreams" was a benefit for the Heartland Equine Theraputic Riding Academy (HETRA) and was held at Five Star Stables near Bennington, NE.  Here's a little bit...

Video: How to Make Tea with Loose Herbs!

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Apr 01, 2009 - By Shelley_2

I stumbled across this video recently and I think it is wonderful! Over the last years our kids have turned us onto making tea with loose herbs and we will never go back to buying bagged tea again. It is cheaper, better tasting, and there are a ton of...