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Herbs: Planting, Tips and Varieties and a few Herb...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Jean_2

The end of the month... we are already through one third of this year... I certainly cannot believe how fast time keeps moving on.  Our farms winter market is over ~ 21 weeks have flown by and now the regular season farmers market which will consume the...

Organic is cheaper when you take Pollution into ac...

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Brian_1

Recently there was as a study published by a Stanford researcher about the merits of organic versus conventional food.  Specifically the study looked at the vitamin and mineral content of fruits and vegetables and the cost difference between organic and...

More Organizational Tips: Learning The Walk Throug...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I think the Family Room in a home should speak loudly about the lady of the house. It should be a reflection of her personality and what she loves... for me, it's the cottage garden, the perfect blue, summer sky and coziness of soft summer hues exploding...

Where did the Summer go?

Pine Needle Farm   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Ann_2

So, what happened to summer this year?  It went by so fast, it's unreal!  I didn't get half the things done i wanted to.     Now the bears are getting pretty active looking for food to eat to get ready for winter.  I've...

Bringing Children In The Garden and Yummy Veggies ...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 05, 2012 - By Jean_2

"Any garden demands as much of its maker as he has to give.  but I do not need to tell you, if you are a gardener, that no other undertaking will give as great a return for the amount of effort put into it."  Elizabeth Lawrence, 1904-1985,...

More Organization Tips: The Office, The Daily Home...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 05, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Our homes should be a blessing to our family... and whether we like it or not, we moms/wives/ladies can make it or break it!  We need to strive to create an environment that is welcoming, peaceful and cozy for all who enter.  A clean, well kept and...

Eating Locally 'In Season' In Michigan Yea...

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Jean_2

Eating locally is a way of life.. . a mind set... a position in the community... a thought process... You either believe it is better for you and your family or you don't.  For Localvors and Foodies...  you get it... that is the best way I can...

More on Organization: Working on Menu Planning & G...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I don't mind cooking, it's not my favorite thing to do, but we gotta eat right?  Taylor is the one who is in love with being in the kitchen. It's funny though... she firsts loves to bake~ that is my least favorite; she likes to cook and I...

Maple Syrup Tote Bag Giveaway

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Sep 04, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Maple Syrup Tote Bag with each order of maple syrup from 9/4/12 thru 09/11/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and other local food...

summer on its way out & thank you for the rain

Meadowset Farm & Apiary   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Thomas & Barbara

.....rainy day, allowing to catch up on some overdue farm paperwork. Milking sheep came to a close last week drying everybody off, ram is out and the annual Meadowset Farm honeymoon of our sheep has begun. This year was filled with activities getting our...