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For Dragonflies And Me   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I don't think it is any big surprise when I say that being in the garden is very special for me.  All my life we had a garden and it just is part of who I am.  The wonders of nature in the garden are by far too many to number.  I often say...

The Excitement on Brock Lane

The Birds on Brock Lane   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Lynn_3

There is much excitement here on Brock Lane now that spring has arrived...my neighbors are starting to mow their lawns & we're the happy recipients of grass clippings! My chickens, turkeys, guineas, ducks & geese all think that whenever I spread...

It's All in The Blossoms! Orange Blossom, That...

What's the Buzz?   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Marcie

Spring has Sprung! And the Oranges have blossomed!!! We wait all year for this! The first of the orange blossom honey is IN and today I am spending the day bottling it up. Orange blossom is a premiere honey, and there are many who prefer it to all others. That...

New vendors today 4/12/12

Farmers' Market at Sweet Apple Village   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Joanne

We market grows each week! Visit us every Thursday - rain or shine from 3pm-dusk In Roswell. This week we have 22 vendors including new vendors: Eli's best bread, Nana K's Artisan Baked Goods - gluten free, Toadhaven Farms, and Brian's Texas...

Spring planting and baby chicks

Callister Family Farm   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Lori_5

Dear friends, It seems that the weather has turned somewhat seasonal. I enjoy the warmer temps and bright sunshine but I know that the soil moisture is critically low and rain is desperately needed.  All the surrounding fields are being...

Today, Tomorrow and Then We Open The Bluegrass Far...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

The countdown is about to come to an end and the Bluegrass Farmers' Market will officially open the 2012 market season on Saturday! Here's a just a few of the items that I know will be available... EGGS BOK CHOY SALAD MIX SWISS...

Here a Chick there a chick

Caprine Corner   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Lisa_9

The baby chicks are growing so fast, they have complete run of the greenhouse and I have had to hang the planters way high.  I hope to get them moved to the old hen house this weekend.  The herbs are   growing well and the tomatoes are over a...

Eggs anyone!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Apr 12, 2012 - By Rowena

The girls took a nice long rest and boy did they come back strong!!  They are laying at 98%!!  We are making angel food cake, scrambles, omelettes, frittatas, cookies, Texas sheet cake and lots more!!  Meyers lemons have been a terrific price...

Food System 4.0

Hames & Axle Farm   -   Apr 11, 2012 - By Pat_4

When we look at how Americans got their food since beginning of the nation, we are embarking on our fourth “age of rebirth.” What will it look like in a decade? When the first settlers came from Europe they brought some food with them, though much of it...

Utica Community Gardens Update 2012

For The Good, Inc. Community Gardens   -   Apr 11, 2012 - By Cassandra

Utica Community Gardens 2012 Update The DSS crew did a good job in their first foray into the Jay Street Garden. Most had little or no garden experience and their teacher was doubtful that they would have any enthusiasm. But they heard the idea that...