The Blog Barn

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...

Italian Sausage and Chocolate Cake

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Apr 04, 2012 - By Fred

I will start with the chocolate cream frosted chocolate cake. I went to the grocery store and found a one quarter sheet cake that had flipped over. As is store policy, it is put on the discount cart at a reduced price. With luck on my side I spotted a 49 price...

Earth Day Reflections on purification(spring clean...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Apr 03, 2012 - By Tony_1

Back in history when man and woman  farmed the ancient natural way and observed the laws of nature life had a more meaningful presence on EARTH.As we come closer to celebrate Earth Day it is time to stop and smell the roses or just pose for a moment to...

Market os on this week 4/5 from 3-dusk

Farmers' Market at Sweet Apple Village   -   Apr 03, 2012 - By Joanne

Market is on this week 4/5 from 3pm-dusk. Forecast is Rain with possible thunder storms and we will keep your posted on updates.

Fleece Blanket Giveaway 2

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Apr 03, 2012 - By Betty_1

Michele was the winner of Fleece Blanket Giveaway 1 and as we said, there are plenty more Fleece Blanket Giveaways in the works, so here it is: Fleece blankets (also called fleece throws) are made from Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or other synthetic...

Growing for Health

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Apr 03, 2012 - By Brian_1

There is institutional advertising that a major seed manufacturer is playing over the radio airwaves.  It is about how farming uses so much water and that their genetically engineered seeds will use less water and yield more...

We got some plants into the ground today.

Home Farm Herbery   -   Apr 03, 2012 - By Arlene

I planted Glynis’ string bean mix and I set out some Martino’s Roma tomato plants, Emerald Giant peppers plants, Marketmore 76 cucumbers plants, Napoleon Sweet Pepper plants and some Japanese Long Cucumber plants.After I finished the inside work I was able to...