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Rin Tin Tin, the Book Review

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

WE had a German Shepherd but she died.  Still having grown up with them I enjoyed this book review very much.  I really liked the 2nd paragraph that says "there is something uniquely noble...about the look of the German shepherd dog". ...

Bees Save America

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

Image via Wikipedia This fictional story was originally written for a publication called  The Sunday School Advocate  and was reprinted in the September, 1917 issue of the  American  Bee Journal . It has since been...

Free Sample of BioNutrients

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

I received in the mail a coupon for a free sample of BioNutrients AG 8-1-9 which is for grass and such.  I went to their websit e and it seems it is totally organic.  While I got the flyer, anyone can ask as well.  I guess I will, as reading...

The Pterodaustro and Grit

Greenleaf Farms   -   Jul 21, 2013 - By Sigo

One prehistoric flying reptile, the Pterodaustro guinazui,  has been found with a cargo of gravel in its guts.  For most bird owners, budgies, chickens, guinea fowl, this is grit.   For reasons unknown to me this gravel eater has gotten a...

Irish Sausage Seasoning from Home Herbery is the n...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 20, 2013 - By Arlene

Irish Sausage Seasoning Irish Sausage Seasoning by Home Farm Herbery includes a great recipe for the traditional Irish Sausage. This is the next best thing to going to Ireland! Ingredients: thyme, rosemary, basil, marjoram,...

It's HOT HOT!!!!

Wach Valley Farms   -   Jul 19, 2013 - By Jesse_1

I just come in for min   to cool down but lots of works to do yeat.It's hot! It Is 93 derees whit humidity of 77% and heat indx of 100 derees I got the wood to make the screen door for the chickens.but got a fan going for them. and...

Sassy Pigs

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 19, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

It’s one of those days.  You’ve been invited to chill at a neighbor’s bonfire, the chores still need to be done, it’s been a busy day at Farmstead, and you would really just like to sit down and put your feet up…when the pigs decide it’s the best time to...

Clipping Chicken Wings

Arcadia Farms   -   Jul 19, 2013 - By Katie

Last week I shared that we’re one step closer to bona fide chicken paddocks at Arcadia Farms. Our paddocks are enclosed with four foot tall chain link fencing. Despite being a heavy breed (Isa Reds), our hens demonstrated several times that they had no qualms...

kids and cows

Thousand Hills Ranch   -   Jul 19, 2013 - By buckaroo7

Our daily life involves kids.  Of course they make every event interesting.  From chores, errands, dad's work with the cattle and putting up hay, their perspective can make you laugh or cry.  The big girls are riding to check the cows on...

Hot, hot, hot!!

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jul 19, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, We’ve been sizzling on our hilltop up here!  This heat has been tough, but we got a load of water yesterday, and we’ve been irrigating to reduce our plants’ stress.  For our stress, I’ve filled up a small stock tank to cool down in,...