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Seed Catalogue Scribbles

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Mar 06, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

“Need a trellising cucumber that doesn’t get a waist in the middle and peas that harvest all at once,” is on our wish-list this year as we thumb through the colorful seed catalogues that start to fill the mailbox as early as December. December? Who is...

March is Maple Syrup Month in Michigan Proclaims G...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Mar 06, 2013 - By Betty_1

Lansing, Michigan -- Michigan’s production of high quality pure maple syrup and the industry’s contribution to the economy, has led Governor Rick Snyder to declare March as Michigan Maple Syrup Month. “Local maple syrup producers usually welcome visitors to...

Sourdough Bread for Gluten Intolerance?

Arcadia Farms - Mar 06, 2013 - By Katie

Last week I shared that I brought home two large boxes of frozen grass-fed beef only to find that our second freezer wasn’t working . Our best guess – thanks to input from a friend and reader – is that the garage freezer stopped working because it is attached...

Newly Designed Canning Masters Classes

The Jam and Jelly Lady - Mar 06, 2013 - By Sonya

Fabulous line-up of new Master's Canning Classes (you must have taken our Canning Boot Camp to register for the Master's Classes). Master's Classes are $30, and run from 6:30 to 8:30 in the evening on the posted dates. All materials are provided,...

Welcome To All New Farm Boxers

Black Dog Farms - Mar 05, 2013 - By Kevin_2

I am not sure if Farm Boxers is a legal. Most English teachers would go nuts with that one. I am probably breaking more than a few grammar rules. All that college did not pay off I guess. OK. Here goes. This year I have been getting inundated with possible...

Family Jewels

Pleasant Valley Farm - Mar 05, 2013 - By Emily

If you've followed my blog for any length of time, you've probably picked up on the fact that we treasure old things here- heirloom plant varieties, heritage livestock breeds, antique farm implements, traditional ways of working the land. As a...

Delicious Quiche Recipe

Wild Things Farm - Mar 05, 2013 - By Terry_5

The Happy Hens are really laying a lot of eggs now so I thought it was a great time to try a new quiche recipe. The spinach hadn't recovered from the last harvest sufficiently to include in the recipe, so I went to my favorite recipe site,...

Spring 2013

Log Cabin Orchard - Mar 05, 2013 - By Scott_4

Just finished pruning the 'old' orchard and now on to the 'new' plantings. The new fallen snow makes it look serene, but a challenge to get around.

“Maple Syrup Time – Past and Present” Troy Nature ...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Mar 05, 2013 - By Betty_1

Troy, Michigan -- The Troy Nature Society and Troy Historical Society will be presenting their joint project titled “Maple Syrup Time – Past and Present” at the Nature Center on March 9th and 16th from 9am to 3pm. More than 70 trees have been tapped and the...