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What is the difference in a fall share vs a summer...

Heritage Hills Farm   -   May 27, 2012 - By Patricia_1

More and more farmers are finding ways to extend the "season". This means after a frost some plants that are normally killed by frost are not. How do they do this? They use high tunnels, floating row covers and green houses. These extra...

I wonder if most would agree that new ventures should start at the beginning. Our results and success driven culture encourages a rush through start-up to pursue the fast track. My experience with Biological-Ecological food production, working within biologic...

I would like to help others learn about the benefits of herbs.

Does anyone really care?

Lunchboxes4Life All-Natural Organic School Lunches   -   May 26, 2012 - By Amy

So 4 years ago, I had this idea that children needed to eat healthier lunches, what I have discovered is that the average parent either does not have time, or the world of commercialism is just against them. I wanted to pack and deliver healthy lunches to...

100 Aspergus Planted.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   May 26, 2012 - By Marte Holen

You just make a ditch, with our home made ditcher, that Bob build to my specification, set the crowns in the right spacing, cower and water. Then you come back in a couple of weeks with the hiller, like to hill potatoes.  I like tractors or horse drawn...

Summer Vacation and Unemployment.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   May 25, 2012 - By Marte Holen

Yep, that is right, I do no longer have a job. I will probably work my butt off, but on MY TIME!!!!!! Weeds look out, I have time to pull you out, with our machine, not by hand.  I can get up with the sun, and go to bed with it. I have discover that I...

Tragedy In The Chicken Coop

Farm Share West/Organic Now   -   May 24, 2012 - By Marika

You know, I know plenty of urban-chicken people here in the city, and I'm aware that sometimes raccoons devour them. That's gross. But this week, apparently, our farm lost five chickens to skunks. Who only ate the chickens' heads . That is insane...

The Mind Wonders at the Mulberry Tree

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   May 24, 2012 - By Twilya

So this week I have busied myself picking mulberries, picking peas, and enjoying Olivia’s first t-ball game.With the exception of t-ball, there is a fair amount of time to think.When my hands are busy, but my mind free to wonder… all sorts of things are...

Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 24, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

It's another red, white and blue weekend! Memorial Day weekend is a time to remember those men and women who have lost their lives while serving our country. We salute them with pride! Memorial Day is also the unofficial beginning of summer and that...

Maple Syrup T-Shirt Giveaway 1

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   May 24, 2012 - By Betty_1

Maple Syrup T-Shirt Giveaway 1 is sponsored by our friends at Crooked Brook. The prize is a white, Gildan, G200 6.1 oz. Ultra Cotton® T-Shirt made in 100% preshrunk cotton, taped shoulder-to-shoulder with a seamless collar and double-needle stitching...