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Coos Bay Farmer's Market - Open for 2012 on M...

Coos Bay Farmer's Market - May 01, 2012 - By Sarah_3

We will open for the 2012 season tomorrow and most of our ducks are in a row. Central Ave. will be the site again this year and several new businesses have opened downtown as well as 3 new restaurants. The ancient Magnolia's are blooming as well as...

A Day in the Life of a Farmer

Pleasant Valley Farm - May 01, 2012 - By Emily

What is it like to be a farmer? Here's an example of a typical spring day. This is an actual journal of a real day, selected at random, in this case Monday, April 30, 2012. Get up. As Dan checks on the large animals, I get up and check the incubator....

Homemade "Flower Fresh" Recipe, More Gar...

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

The daffodils, forsythias & magnolias are all in full bloom~ it is absolutely magnificent! It is about 9Pm right now and the rain just started coming down~ it sounds like a calm and steady straight down rain. Evan, Ryan & I got several things...

TinkerBell has calfed.

Tangle Tree Ranch - May 01, 2012 - By Marte Holen

TinkerBell had a heifer calf, so we named her Tangle Tree Ranchers' Minni TinkerBell, Minni for short. She is our smallest calf, but cutest, so our children will have much fun with her. I am sure she will grow as a calf should. I have been putshing with...

Welcome Spring!

Hoffstede Farm - Apr 30, 2012 - By the farm chick

Spring is always buzzing with activity at Hoffstede. Babies are being born in the coop and in the barn, seedlings are sprouting, and new life abounds. It is impossible to walk outside and not feel the hope of new beginnings. We love to share...

Geneva's Fresh Produce

Geneva's Fresh Produce - Apr 30, 2012 - By Carol_3

~ Fresh Produce ~ No pesticides, No fertilizers Squash, Zucchini, Okra, Green Beans, Pole Beans, Cream Peas, Fresh Herbs. Fresh Eggs. Fresh Farm Raised Chickens. And much more! Local Delivery Available Want to grown...

Plan a Sisters Day's, Helpful Garden Tips & a ...

For Dragonflies And Me - Apr 30, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

"Gardening is a joy when one's time is managed to enjoy it!" Jean Smith. Well it is finally Spring, I can hardly believe the calendar. I am so excited with this weather and all that we've got accomplished outdoors the last two...

Update at Spinella Farm for the last week in April

Spinella Farm - Apr 30, 2012 - By Edward_1

We have dodged a bullet the last two days here at Spinella Farm. We had frost Saturday morning that was quite heavy. The potato leaves just popping out of the ground got burnt and that was all. Luckily we have stayed the course and not put in plants before...

Mac and Cheese and Greens

At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5

I am a vegetable farmer, but it is common knowledge I really don’t like salad.People are very surprised to learn this… what else do you eat with your greens? Besides my famous soups, stir fries, caramelized greens, sandwiches and other kitchen...

Try the lambsquarter!