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I Can Smell Spring in the Air!

Double Oak Farm   -   Feb 13, 2009 - By Lori

So what does Spring smell like? Maybe not what you would expect. Around here long before the spring peepers make their first chirp, before the robins return, before the outdoors begins to smell of thawing earth there are two sure signs that spring is on...

We're Jamm'n With Sweet Taters!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Feb 13, 2009 - By Karin_1

Okay, the ice has melted and now we can really see the damage to our beautiful trees and we're gonna cry. Something had to get us out of our “funk” so what could be better than a kettle of soup! And, seen as how our sweet potatoes didn't care whether...

USDA and DHS - No Producers or Consumers Invited, ...

IICFA   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By GrannySue

Many of you are already aware of the NAIS program, however, this issue addresses both that, and the USDA's decision to hold a planning session for emergency livestock disease control - without benefit of owner/producer involvement of any sort. This...

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm Gets Down to Business

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Julie_7

Have you ever wondered what farmers do in the winter.Well here is a taste of what we have been up to at Sauvie Island Lavender Farm.With the lavender plants still snug in their winter dormancy, there is very little daily farm work to be done other than feed...

Purple Martins Arrival

Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount

We have still not seen any Purple Martins here at our home at Rocky Mount. I can remember many days over the years walking the lane wondering when they would arrive. It is always a waiting game for me!! I can remember one year, I didn’t think they were going...

Nice To Meet You

Biodynamic Buzz   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Helene & Robert

A little introduction to The Beck Grove... In 1982 the Becks moved from Los Angeles to Fallbrook to pursue a more healthy, rural lifestyle. They settled on an old avocado grove that was most definitely on the decline. Faced with the decision to revive...

Tropical farming Secrets REVEALED:How to grow a bo...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Tony_1

There has been little or no rain for the last two months here in WPB/Florida.I noticed that the water canals are bottom dry around the Acareage and my friend who has an herb nursery is on the brink of shutting down operations as her water supply has shrinked...

question from the Bee

Re Rustica   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By fullofbeans

We had written to the Bee a news tip after hearing some perncious piffle on the radio.  We posted our objections previously to our blog under the same.  Today we got a response back from Mr. Downing, of the Bee: Rustica, Thanks for the...

Picking kumquats in the sunny south

ASIF Gardens   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Kate_4

Last week we're freezing, this week it is 75. The plants don't know what to do and the garden is reflecting that. Unfortunately the bitter cold a month ago and then two weeks ago have kept things in a slow recovery. The broccoli flowered out with itty...

Sachi's Story

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Feb 12, 2009 - By Teresa_2

Since my last entry was about our mare Sachi and all the trouble we had with her horse trainer, I thought I'd tell you a little more of her story.  Sachi was my first horse.  I've wanted a horse for as long as I can remember.  I used...