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A Tree Fell in the Woods

Wild Things Farm   -   Dec 20, 2012 - By Terry_5

It was a sourwood, to be exact, in the woods, in the back yard.  Upon closer inspection I realized that there were multiple wild grape vines in the tree....mmmmmm I know exactly what to do with those!  Hang them in the foyer :) There are more...

Wish List Wednesday: Cookbooks

Arcadia Farms   -   Dec 20, 2012 - By Katie

Wish List Wednesday | Cookbooks It’s Wish List Wednesday . I love all of the seasonal baking and cooking that happens during this time of year, which got me thinking about cookbooks I’d like to explore. So that’s exactly what today’s post is about!...

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Happy Mug

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Dec 19, 2012 - By Emily

Ah, December. Although this means the farm stand closes for the season, it's still a hectic, busy time for us, just like everyone else. It's seemed especially busy recently, as I've been working away from the farm a bit. Working away is an...

CSA Shares 2013

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Dec 19, 2012 - By Rebekah

Procter Farm will be offering CSA (community supported agriculture) shares in 2013. We have spent time talking with churches and individuals about this exciting opportunity and have a brochure in circulation with all the most pertinent information, including a...

For the last few years, we have traded services here on our little farm. We offer a place to live for a week or so accompanied by some really delicious meals (my wife used to be a pro chef). In return we expect our boarder to work 5 hours per day, M-F, doing...

The Art of Meaningful Gift Giving, How to Preserve...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Dec 18, 2012 - By Jean_2

We're at the time of year when everyone is in a hustle and bustle of the Holidays. For us the Farmers Market is filled with beautiful gift items and our market friends are all too happy to stop by and pick up that beautiful, one of a kind, hand crafted...

The Art of Meaningful Gift Giving, How to Preserve...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Dec 18, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

We're at the time of year when everyone is in a hustle and bustle of the Holidays.  For us the Farmers Market is filled with beautiful gift items and our market friends are all too happy to stop by and pick up that beautiful, one of a kind, hand...

Update: Hugelkultur on a Micro-Farm

Arcadia Farms   -   Dec 18, 2012 - By Katie

Christmas is one week from today… but I’m still digging in dirt! Ever since the end of our CSA season I’ve been planning to double the size of our garden for 2013. The initial plan was to tackle this in the spring with a day full of volunteer help and free...

Hybrid vs. Heirloom Seeds, Heirloom Varieties of B...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Dec 17, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

You're probably wondering why I am talking about seed shopping and gardening in December... well I realize some of my readers live in areas where they have the luxury of year round planting. While others, like myself living in cold climates have green...