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The Recent Cold Snap in Maine

Clayfield Farm   -   Feb 07, 2009 - By Phil_3

 And so ends the most remarkably long cold snap we've had in many years.  As of this writing, at the tail end of January, the cold snap finally ended late last night with a freezing rain that turned into all rain, falling on top of 14 inches of...

Everyone Needs Some Alonetime Sometimes

Re Rustica   -   Feb 07, 2009 - By fullofbeans

The day before yesterday, yesterday, last night and this morning, the hens were bickering about who was Head Hen.  Scuttle, our Head Rooster had enough this morning.  As soon as it was light and everyone was up, he bolted far away for some alone...

Fire, Forests, Climate Change, Grasses and Farming

Re Rustica   -   Feb 07, 2009 - By fullofbeans

Fire risks are increasing as the global climate changes.  The increased temperature and decreased rain dries out the land and the vegetation on the land.  To prepare Herself for more adapted vegetation, Gaia allows fires to scorch vast...

Poulet Rouge Broiler Update

Harp Turkey Ranch   -   Feb 07, 2009 - By Wes

The chicks are now 24 days old. They have been such a pleasure raising, compared to the Cornish X's. They are alot more active. They are all starting to feather out real nice.    I'll be giving a whole farm update in the next day or two...

Aidan, Sean and I headed out this morning into a dripping world. The warm air was making quick work of melting away the snow accumulation of the past weeks. We hauled our maple tapping gear out into the woods and got right to it. We drilled each tree,...

Some Animals in the Barn

Hurricane Farm   -   Feb 06, 2009 - By Chris

How can one not love such a face?  The newest hog trio has a new game:  destroy the feed sack.  See, here are the easy rules... 1.  Pretend to eat your feed. 2.  Quickly sneak out of the gate as your water is being changed. ...

Love those Freebies!

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Feb 06, 2009 - By Teresa_2

I call these unseasonably warm days we've been having "Freebies".  It's winter, it's supposed to be cold....but suddenly, for one or two glorious days, we get a glimpse of spring.  Its warm enough to go for a walk outside...

Napa Cabbage Slaw with Toasted Almonds

Cookus Interruptus   -   Feb 06, 2009 - By Cynthia

This is a very easy recipe that is crunchy, refreshing and in season!  See it made and download the recipe on Cookus Interruptus.   I learned all kinds of thins about cabbage - it can do everything from heal wounds to boost immunes.  Read about...

Secret ingrediant to your making great chicken sou...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Feb 05, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

My daughter graduated from Ashland University in December and was lucky enough to get a long term sub teaching job...  But one of the side effects of working with kids is getting ill. So today only four days on the job she was home sick with the...

Week Fourteen

ASIF Gardens   -   Feb 05, 2009 - By Kate_4

We are freezing around here. Picked Andy's garden on Wed. while the wind whistled around our ears. I'll jump into our garden in a few minutes to weigh and sort your produce. Current temp is 37 degrees. The cabbage roots were really hard to break off...