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Why BUY from a license Nursery and Herb Grower

So Succulent Gardens   -   Mar 28, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

It is unfortunate but to sell and ship live plants across the nation, all nurseries in the United States and abroad must be inspected by their local agriculture agent. I know, I hear many complaints from many folks that they have some great plants in there...

Raining Again

Debbie's Garden   -   Mar 28, 2009 - By Chickadee1

It's raining again! Which is not such a bad thing now, is it, after the drought we've had the past few years! I am saving every bucketful I can, too, for later! Guess I'll be INSIDE today.....or on the front porch if it gets too claustrophobic in...

I received a mysterious call at work today. My cell phone indicated that the call was from Janet's cell phone but the only sound I could hear when I took the call was wind whistling across the phone's microphone. The sound went on for a moment or two...

Maple Syrup Season is in Full Force!

Mountain View Farm   -   Mar 28, 2009 - By Vincent and Maria

The Maple Syrup season is in full force, and what a strange season it's been.  It started okay and about on time --around the 2nd week of February is average in Connecticut, but it got warm fast and then went cold for a number of weeks, completly...

Prevention and alternatives to pesticides for the ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Mar 28, 2009 - By Tony_1

We have just finished planting a Florida Drought Tolerant garden me and my friendChristopher .We are sharing with you what we did hoping that you get a sample of what to plant now: Thegarden has an oval shape and we did a double dig procedure .On the...

earth day 2oo9

Hippychick's Gardens   -   Mar 27, 2009 - By hippychick

plan your earth day now participate - play - volunteer - be austintown earth day earth day network planet green - volunteer! picture this earth day 2009 i have volunteered for the following - sunday -...

Bunnies!

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Mar 27, 2009 - By Emily

Hello to everyone online!  I've never blogged before, so please be gentle :) Signs of spring are popping up everywhere on the farm these days.  This morning, we have a new litter of baby bunnies! A quick check of the nest box revealed 4...

We'll be at Fairchild's Food and Garden fe...

Urban Oasis Project   -   Mar 27, 2009 - By Melissa

Come join us, anytime from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, March 28 and 29!!

motivated upstarts

Hippychick's Gardens   -   Mar 27, 2009 - By hippychick

we got ourselves a bit of rain last night calendula nearly ready to flower peas hanging low radish gone to flower so delicate and sweet sunny sunflower - the neighbor's favorite lavender peeking through ...

Been Plantin'!!

Debbie's Garden   -   Mar 27, 2009 - By Chickadee1

The rain has cleared out for a while, and I managed to catch enough rainwater to water for a while if necessary. When the sun came out this afternoon, I knew I had to get in the garden and plant! I planted some squash seedlings (mixed...