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Lots of Perennials Still Available and Weather is ...

Perennial Plants   -   Nov 08, 2008 - By georgiehopper

We still have hundreds of naturally grown perennials available and the weather couldn't be better. Over 250 varieties available.  All at very low prices.  

Cooler weather Cooler crops

Cut Flower Farm   -   Nov 08, 2008 - By Sandi

Hello, this is something new to me.  A Blog!  Wow, how cool can that be!   Speaking of cool.  That's what is coming down the pike at us--cool weather--hopefully not all that cold.  I don't do Cold. Somehow we...

Friday, November 7, 2008

Wild Winds Sheep Company   -   Nov 08, 2008 - By Catherine & Martin

Last spring I was given 8 sheep from a person who could no longer afford to feed or care for them.  These sheep were thin, long over due to be shorn, long toes in need of general care that my sheep receive on a scheduled basis.   After a...

Farm Stories

Simpson's Back Yard Farm   -   Nov 08, 2008 - By Brian_5

It's almost winter season here at Simpson's Back Yard Farm,We are getting ready to set up the barn for the cold. To keep the rabbits breeding we have to set up heat lamps and close the cold air out for the momma's. We had a litter born a day...

bedding down

Sparta Farm   -   Nov 08, 2008 - By Rebecca_2

This lovely mild November day was custom-made for gardening - so the process of preparing beds for spring plantings was particularly enjoyable, in spite of the fact that our old tiller finally gave up the unequal struggle several months ago. Forced to confront...

CSA box this week!

First Light Farm   -   Nov 07, 2008 - By Nathan

Dear CSA members and fearless localvores, On the night of elections, I’m happy to report that vegetables are neither Democrat or Republican or even Green Party members.  Regardless of your political views, vegetables are always on your side, waiting...

About the NEW Ranch

Ebersole Cattle Company   -   Nov 07, 2008 - By ShanenEbersole

So... This summer we worked on building our current ranch. We bought a 160 ac Ranch with a small house that had not been lived in in 2 years. So, a remodeling we went. We decided to build a new barn and fix up the house a little. Because the barn makes the...

Autumn is here - Markets are closing.....

California North State Farmers Market   -   Nov 07, 2008 - By Chris the Egg Man

Well folks, it's that time once again.   Autumn, ooops sorry that's the Englishman in me - I guess it is more commonly known as Fall over here, anyway no matter which term you prefer, it's here.   YEAH I LOVE the gloomy, wet...

Here Comes the Rain Again

Herron Hill Dairy   -   Nov 07, 2008 - By HHD

Here comes the rain again, pushing us officially into our winter season. Over the winter we will experiment with various recipes, primarily our tommes and a new tallegio. In the spring we resume making our soft cheeses - chevre, rounds, a valencay style...

After harvest

Prairierth Farm   -   Nov 07, 2008 - By Dave_3

Wednesday, November 5th, the day after an historic election, we finally finish harvesting the corn and soybean crop. I can't remember a harvest running this late, and this is my 30th harvest. The weather in central Illinois has been beautiful, the tree...