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Joaquin's Lunch Box

Cookus Interruptus   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Cynthia

Just when you thought you might lose your mind coming up with lunch box ideas, Cookus Interruptus brings you Joaquin’s Lunch Box (What’s Jane Packing?)  Four great combos – recipes for all on our site.  Plus a coupon code for an...

Another set of triplets !!!!

Harp Turkey Ranch   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Wes

Wow we just had a second set of triplets yesterday. 1F - 2M. What a start to a new season on the new property. We have now have what we expected to get from all three does, but we still got one more doe that is due any time now. Will it be another set of...

Marketing Research - Using Google Insights

Golden Touch Alpaca Farm   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Shelley_2

Recently we have discovered Google Insights which is a great way to gauge internet search trends for certain keywords, which are then mapped out for you. This is a great tool to find out what terms and ideas are growing in popularity. For us in particular,...

pending spring

My Grandmother's Garden   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By jeannie

Now that the Phila Flower Show is over for 2009, It is seed starting time. I've got 42 different types of heirloom tomato's for this years collection, along with peppers hot and mild, eggplants, lots of lettuces, and more. I'm so ready for...

spring!?

Debbie's Garden   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Chickadee1

Hi everyone, it's been a few weeks so i thought i would update your all on the babies in the greenhouse! I have seedling basils(lots of varieties), chamomile, catnip, lavender, oregano, thyme, and the tomatoes and peppers are coming up and looking good! A...

Over 20 varities of Mint Plants and still counting...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

I get crazed when it comes to certain type of plant groupings. I get obsessed and need to collect them all.  MINT was one I had to find every fragrant and tasty variety - it is still a collection in progress, but now I have around twenty...

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you will know that we had a radon issue when we moved into this house. The house inspector tested the air and said that it read 11.4. You are supposed to do something about it if it is over 4. Therefore I...

Last week, mother nature teased us.  We had 62 degree days.  Sun was shining on the field.  Can we plant?  No, not in Wisconsin.   Today it's 30 degrees with wind chill that dips into the single digits.  All of the snow...

working past the slow food thing.

Greenjeans Farm   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Jeff & Toni

We just want to GROW.At Greenjeans Farm we grow organically, we are not certified because the paper work is ridiculous and would take up valuable moon and family time, but organic is all I would feed my family. Or any one else that grazed our farm.It is...

You Can Do It!

Eden Valley Farm   -   Mar 12, 2009 - By Bill

You visit the local farmer’s market on a whim, stroll past vegetable stands, herb bunches, and flower bouquets. Finally, your eyes fixate on a huge tomato that’s bigger than both of your hands put together. It pulls you toward it; you lift it in your palms up...