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Plum Mead

Localvore Colorado CoOp   -   Jan 03, 2013 - By Jim & Donna

I have made lots of beer over the years. But I have never made mead. So this is the year! I recently read the book, "The Art of Fermentation", by Sandor Katz. If you have not read this you have really been missing something. So, here it goes: ...

WHAT are you putting in your MOUTH!

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 03, 2013 - By Terry_5

OK, it's that time of year, when a lot of us make new year's resolutions and attempt to improve something about our lives.  The way I look at it is that we have "tomorrow" to improve, or "next week" to start something...

Is Hugelkultur Sustainable?

Arcadia Farms   -   Jan 02, 2013 - By Katie

We recently incorporated several large hugelkultur beds into our market garden. For those who have not yet heard about hugelkultur, you can learn more about the how and why of this gardening practice in my original hugelkultur post. In short, hugelkultur is...

I resolve to... I enjoy having a new years resolution every year. I see it as an opportunity to make a change for the better. Of course I normally stuck to the typical things..lose weight, be nicer, be more organized....and so on. However considering I am 8...

Invite a Hackberry to tea!

At Home in Nature   -   Jan 02, 2013 - By Mary_5

Hackberries are popular landscaping in Colorado, they are very hardy and pretty; they also attract numerous birds for their delicious berries. It is a Cannabis, just like hops, hemp and marijuana.But unlike hops and marijuana, it is typically not...

Cattle on the Homestead

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jan 01, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

In a way, it’s inevitable.  When someone learns that I live and work on a farm, the first question is, “So, how many cows do you have?”  Or, “You guys have horses?”  These domestic animals have been an integral part of family farms for hundreds...

Supporting Local: How Can I Do This?, 3/50 Project...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jan 01, 2013 - By Neil & Jean

Local is an important thing to many people, not just to the businesses but also to the consumer.  I remember when I was a young girl growing up in Windsor, Ontario and going to 'town' with my grandma... the little downtown and the "five &...

2013 predictions by the Natural News:Food Shortage...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Dec 31, 2012 - By Tony_1

http://www.naturalnews.com/038512_2013_predictions_insanity.html

Happy New Year ..No numbers in mind!

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Dec 31, 2012 - 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 we are rushing to a job while half asleep,  or rushing to catch a bus,plane or an...

Happy New Year! from Walkers Fresh Veggies

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Dec 31, 2012 - By Mark & Carolyn

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year from Mark & Carolyn Walker! Walkers Fresh Veggies Farm News: We have most of our seeds for 2013 ordered – we are also ordering 100 new flats with 188 cells each to use for starting kale, kohlrabi, collards, pak-choi,...