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Spring Gardening

Red Goat Gardens   -   Apr 05, 2012 - By Rick_1

We enjoyed visiting with those of you who made it out to our first open house event.  We still have great pepper and tomato transplants to get you started with your own backyard garden.  And, this is the best time of the year to get fresh eggs when...

Who has time???

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Apr 05, 2012 - By Marte Holen

Who has time to visit the neighbors, bake all the bake gods our family needs, do all the things that needs to get done around here??? Sounds familiar??? I am sure that we are not the only family who struggles with this constant battle.  I know that our...

Sad day yesterday

Four Country Gals   -   Apr 05, 2012 - By Shari_1

Shortly after 11AM yesterday, we got a frantic phone call from of our neighbors to the north. All Cindy could understand was "fire". Quite quickly, she settled Leroy down enough to know it wasn't his house. Turned out, he'd looked out his...

Yarn's Television Debut

Cranberry Moon Farm   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Miss Lisa

  http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/mass_appeal/design/sheep-to-shawl  April 4th 2012 Channel 22 WWLP A special sunny surprise visit to the local television station this morning brought some bright happy smiles to Mass Appeal's host Seth Stutman....

First Lilacs

Eaters' Guild   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Laurie_2

Field update:  The onions, shallots, kale and collards are transplanted today and yesterday.  The crew took an extended day, and really moved out. Seed flats have finally arrived, so the next couple days will encompass broccoli, kohlrabi, fennel, and...

Hi......  to everyone interested in fresh local produce and meats! Our CSA is currently closed for the season. Thank you for looking at our site.  Sherry

First hoop house and chicks

Walenga Family Farm   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Farmer Nate

      I got the first hoop house done (chicken tractor).  I can't wait for the babies to come from my friend with the incubator.  I also decided to order some cockrell chicks from the hatchery so I can get started on the...

Sugar Snaps on the Side

PEAS Farm   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Pat & Elvis

Sugar Snaps make a great side. We had ours with egg noodles and pan fried salmon. Seasoned with cirtus.

Starting Seeds, Easy Liquid Fertilizer, Deterring...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Starting Seeds in doors is very easy and extremely rewarding!  All you need is a few everyday household items~ *If you buy organic baby lettuce, greens or spinach than you will have access to those handy clear plastic containers with lids. ...

What to do with snow peas and sugar snap peas?

PEAS Farm   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Pat & Elvis

Shrimp Stir Fry 1 clove garlic 1/2 cup onions 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup carrots diced 1 cup broccoli 1 cup rice noodles cut into 2-3 inch pieces 1/3 cup Classic Stir Fry Sauce 1 lb. shrimp 4 leaves of swiss chard chopped 1 cup sugar...