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Sneaky snake

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 03, 2012 - By Terry_5

OK--so all isn't exactly as we expect on the farm.  This morning I set out on a mission to disassemble the chicken tractor and reassemble it into a chicken brooder.  Soooo, I'm working taking the tractor apart and thought I'd take a break...

Window Boxed Herbs, Fabric Lined Baskets and Yummy...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Believe it or not but we are already coming to the end of May... soon it will be summer!  I love summer but nothing is as special to me as Spring.  The rebirth and joy that comes with spring cannot be compared!  Gardening is in full swing right...

Storage Onion Harvest

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Rebekah

Storage onions are a full-season crop, meaning they take the majority of the growing season to mature. The onions in the picture above started as 1mm long seeds back in March, when they were started in the greenhouse. It always amazes me that they grow to such...

We're Proud To Be The Bluegrass Farmers' ...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market needs to, once again, clarify something...we are not part of the Lexington Farmers Market. Yes, we are located in Lexington but that is about all that we have in common. The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is a guaranteed...

Radio George

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

George Kaywood is a long time radio veteran who has switched tracks from terrestrial (FM) radio to the waves of the worldwide web. With his immensely popular radio website, www.radiogeorge.com , he brings hours and hours of listening pleasure to your computer...

Dealing with Skin Conditions

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

Skin conditions are sometimes difficult to deal with, not only from a cosmetic standpoint, but from a treatment and prevention standpoint. Clothing and makeup can sometimes help cover up a skin condition, but it is not always feasible, especially in warmer...

A Day in the Life...

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

It all starts with the false dawn appearing in the East as I rise for another exciting day. I dress and meet Dee at the breakfast table to discuss our plans for the day. Then I enter the office to check the computer for orders that came in overnight. I will...

How Pure is Your Emu Oil?

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

Earlier this year the American Emu Association (AEA) reported that there have been cases where emu oil has been adulterated or cut with other ingredients and then an attempt was made to pass the resulting product off as pure Emu Oil. "We have heard of...

Trying again

Nostalgic Necessities   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Julie_3

We tried our first farmer's market on last Friday...whew! We were scheduled to set up an apron display at the Athen's market, so we decided to have a booth that day as well. Well, as soon as the display was set up, the rain came. On and off for two...

Be Green Ideas, Nifty Bug Trap, Mailbox in the Gar...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Aug 01, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Welcome me back!  Well I do apologize for being gone for awhile here at For Dragonflies... my computer was giving me some issues for a bit over a week and then we have been busy here planting all the good stuff that fills our farms CSA share boxes each...