The Blog Barn

Crafts in the market...

Nostalgic Necessities   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Julie_3

We had this discussion a year and a half ago when the local farmer's market was just going to showcase crafts on one Saturday a month. So my question was...Where do soaps fit in? I am using home grown herbs and flowers in the products. How about handspun...

When We Mead Again

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Marcie

Once again I have an order for a bunch of honey from an aspiring mead-maker. The thought of mead always brings with it the image of medieval England, knights in shining armor, and large joints of meat. I'm not sure why! Mead is kind of a honey wine,...

The Market Is Getting Ready To Roll!

The Old Winery Farmers Market   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Jean_2

Hello all! I am so excited about the new season that is about to start! Please check out all the new great vendors you have to look forward to this winter in the Vendor tab as well as the list of Events on the web site. We are bringing in many of the...

Counting Down...

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Aug 21, 2012 - By Teresa_2

When we get into the month of August we usually start our countdown.  How many days until opening day of the pumpkin patch season?  How long do we have to get everything on the "To Do" list finished?  There's a list on our...

Ever been inside a pig feeder?   http://smithmeadows.com/farm/dirty-pigs-clean-food/

2" rain. WOW!!!

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Aug 20, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have German Butterball potatoes, onions, garlic, kale, eggplant, green beans, summer squash, tomatoes, sweet peppers, and basil, cilantro, and parsley. The German Butterballs are nice, versatile...

The Garden Gate Farm Newsletter

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Aug 20, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Good Morning Friends! What a beautiful morning... a little kind of blog entry today. Wanted to let all readers know about our farms Newsletter and how you can sign up to get my monthly updates for the farm.  If you go to our listing her on Local...

Artisan Farming

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Aug 20, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

(Traditional Folk Song) O, I like to rise when the sun she rises Early in the mornin’ I like to hear them small birds singin’ Merrily upon their laylum And hurrah for the life of the country folk And to ramble in the new-mown hay. ...

The start of something

Shamrock Hill Farm   -   Aug 20, 2012 - By Susan

As stated in my first entry,  I was going to tell how Shamrock Hill got started. I have always loved horses.  I am not sure that every little girl doesn't love horses some time in their life, but they tend to out grow the passion....

Right Where I Want To Be

Millican Pecan Company   -   Aug 19, 2012 - By Kristen_1

Most of the time you will read about a pecan orchard and you can tell that the minds that formulated the words came from a man. Of course, I love to listen to my husband talk about life in the pecan orchards because his eyes light up and his voice reflects...