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Rythems,Rimes and Times .What does Mother Nature t...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Tony_1

How many of us drink coffee to stay alert or wake up from a nights sleep deprivationOR A  HANGOVER OR WHAT HAVE YOU!.How many of us daily are aware of being awake as they are rushing to a job while half awake half asleep or rushing to catch a...

Winter time - - Clayton - NE Washington State

Clayton Farmers' Market and Small Farm Animals   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Janice

First week of March, 2013 - farm fields still covered with snow/ice - our low temperature was 19o this morning with an afternoon high of about 35o.  The robins, red winged blackbirds are back.  Yesterday a beautiful Great Heron came to visit the...

Awaiting Spring!

Windstone Farm   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Terry_1

No that the days are over 11 hours long I am awaiting things to start to spring to life in the hoop house. The cilantro is just beginning to show signs of new growth. We need a bit more sunshine than Mother Nature has been supplying us with lately. Looks like...

Dried Flowers

Hammelmans Dried Floral LLC   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Bernadette'

Are dried flowers really still used? Retorical question! We have been growing them since 1989! Business increases every year and has since we started. Of course we'd like everyone to use these beauties and I'm grateful to everyone who does. But...

We received this wonderful review so we are postin...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Arlene

HI Arlene, thanks for the care you took in sending out my herbs and spices and for the free chili powder! I wanted to leave a review for one of your spices but I saw in previewing that it shows my entire name with the review. I can't change my name to...

Suri Alpaca Sale extended

Earthcare Suri Alpacas LLC   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Darlene

Suri Alpaca Sale Extended to March Because of our storms in February, I have decided to extend our Suri Alpaca Sales through March.  During March buy one alpaca and receive a companion alpaca free.  Call to set up a viewing time and day.

Heating the Greenhouse

Arcadia Farms   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Katie

When I was growing up my mom always had a countdown to spring. I’m not a fan of cold weather, or snow, or the cold-meets-muddy mess that is early spring in Michigan. For all those reasons I always joyfully joined into the countdown. And for all of those...

Our High Tunnel Set Up Video Series + Nutrient-Den...

Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens   -   Mar 04, 2013 - By Rosemary

Hi Everyone, We've had an exciting week here on the farm. As I look outside and walk outside I see the snow falling and feel the cold of, hopefully, the last of Winter's influence on early 2013. Just over two weeks of Winter left according to the...

Those who go before us can teach and inspire us to make our lives better and improve our shared destiny.  Michael Pollan wonderfully stated that the “Food” community stands on the shoulders of Joan Gussow, Wendell Berry, and Alice Waters.  Those of...