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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...

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...

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...

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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...

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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

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...

Ryan and I were transplanting more tomatoes in the green house yesterday... he enjoys playing in the dirt~ after all he is a boy.  He got 14 flats done and was quite pleased with himself, especially with him earning fifty cents a flat and it didn't...

I'm very excited to share another interview. I was recently invited to be interviewed by the sweet folks over at HerbMother~ herb'n play for kitchen, craft and spirit. Thought I'd post it so you can read it, or you can find it here. ...

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GLOSSARY Part 2 B thro D

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Aug 08, 2012 - By Elaynn

  GLOSSARY PART 2 Here is the second series of my glossary regarding the meanings of the words used. Starting with THE LETTER B BACTERICIDE destroys bacteria BARBITURATE A drug that causes sedation, a hypnotic state, or both....

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Maternal Instinct

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Aug 08, 2012 - By Emily

We've had a second baby boom of sorts here at the farm lately. It's the time of year where we're happy to let the birds sit on eggs and hatch out their own broods. By this time of year, the incubator is silent, unless I'm hatching out a few...

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