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What does a Blacksmith do?

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Emily

After posting about our newest building, a blacksmith shop, I was suprised at the number of comments made to me about the new horse building.  In fact, our new shop really doesn't have anything to do with the horses, and I realized it was my fault for...

More on Organization: Weekly Schedule At A Glance,...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Everyone that knows me knows I love to create schedules, make lists and have multiple day planners & calenders.  I love everything about organization. Over the years I realized that I inherited this trait from my mother... who I may say has even the...

New arrivals

Belanger Farms   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Richard_1

Cucumber and pumpkin. I planted quite a few seeds of cucumber but beans pretty much took over the whole planting space. Except for a lone pumkin. And cucumbers. And sunflowers. And sweet potatoes. The pumpkin plant is getting huge. The planting space the...

Another Delicious Week

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Sep 07, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, The tomatoes are sadly starting to slow down.Ah….. that’s life, season’s come and go.Vegetables get their time in the spotlight and then have to move over for other crops.This week our new potatoes make their debut, a tasty mix of red and blue...

Raw Apple Blossom Honey Tote Giveaway

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is giving away one Raw Apple Blossom Honey Tote Bag with each order of any of their varieties of honey from 9/6/12 thru 9/13/12. In their effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned...

Beauty Is As Beauty Does/ Cucumber Honey Eye Nouri...

What's the Buzz?   -   Sep 06, 2012 - By Marcie

We all know that honey is great to eat! It's also terrific for the skin. We thought we'd share some recipes to help you get started using honey in your beauty regimen!  Cucumber Honey Eye Nourisher Makes 4 treatments 1 Tbsp. aloe...

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...