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Why Composting?

Veteran Compost   -   Aug 10, 2012 - By Justen

The question I get asked the most often is "why composting?"  So, I figure I should tackle it in my first blog post. After 5 years as a Combat Engineer Officer in the Army, I thought it was time for a change.  So, I switched to the...

An Excellent Pig for the Smal Farm

Spring Hill Farms   -   Aug 10, 2012 - By David_8

Tamworth Sows circa 1920 I'm often asked: "What makes a great pig?" It could be many things depending on what your goals are, but for us at Spring Hill Farms it means: 1) It should be a true heritage breed. 2) Posses a strong,...

Unruly Garden

Shamrock Hill Farm   -   Aug 10, 2012 - By Susan

As I was out in my garden yesterday the theme of this blog came to me.  I am not an overly attentive gardener; no prefect rows, weed free paths or tomatoes trellised perfectly.  No, no I am far from that with all the other things life calls you to...

Heirloom Tomatoes Anyone??

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 10, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Our heirloom tomatoes are FINALLY here!This week, you will be receiving a bag of them along with a user’s guide, which will detail the varieties we grow and how to store and handle them.We’ve been eating grilled tomato, cheese and basil...

farmers market

Wach Valley Farms   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Jesse_1

Wach valley farms popcorn is a special treat anytime of  the year. It is so good that you just may want this mouthwatering snack every night.You can buy popcorn at any grocery store, but if you are a true popcorn lover, you know that really good popcorn...

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For Dragonflies And Me   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

The gardens are bursting with blooms and scents that make a person's senses start leaping... the spicy smell of the rose... the peonies simply radiate with beauty as their big pom-pom flowers sway too and fro on the breeze... weeding amongst the...

Gardenening as a grounding therapy.Get connected ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Tony_1

I remember when I was a child sleeping on the floor.Our family was big and the home was small so we were given folding mattresses (similar to sleeping bags) to use as ourt beds .This is the reason I am so much into gardening:Being grounded to the EARTH ENERGY...

No More Rain, Please.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Marte Holen

We need sun and wind, so we can finish up our haying season, before freeze up. The way this is going, we will be haying past freeze up. I do not think that is going to be too fun. I am sure the tractors will not over heat at that time, but it is kind of...

Adding markets!!

Nostalgic Necessities   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Julie_3

We tried the Colon farmer's market on Saturday after a quick decision on Friday night...short night! We did much better this week. We are hoping to add aprons and crocheted towels soon. If there was just a little more time in the day...  Julie

Summer Bounty at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 09, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

Saturday is looking like it just might be one of the nicest days of the summer! A little cooler, sunny and not so humid. That makes it a perfect day to shop at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! It's also the last day of Farmers Market Week In Kentucky as...