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Damiana Love Elixir for the Valentine Lover

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jan 14, 2012 - By Jessica_7

"Love is an irresistible desire to be irresistibly desired."  ~Robert Frost   What better day to be irresistibly desired than on Valentines day, the day of lovers. The day to express love for each other whether it be giving...

Leafy Greens and HDLs - I win!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jan 14, 2012 - By Rowena

I received a surprise order of trees (I thought I cancelled it from the Arbor Day Foundation), and so I was busy this week digging holes and moving compost for an assortment of wonderful shade trees for the livestock area and two beautiful forsythias I hope...

Fancy Dinner and a dose of Suze Orman

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Jan 14, 2012 - By Fred

The Wife taped America's Money Class w/ Suze Orman As I was finishing an exciting meal of Chicken Teriyaki, class was in session. Where ever we are in life most of us can learn how to better manage our self esteem. Suze does not want our money problems...

Peafowl, saved.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Jan 14, 2012 - By Marte Holen

He came back, or Bob found him in the trees, on the ground, almost like he was waiting to be caught. Maybe he missed his other friends. We have 4 peafowl, Thelma and Luise, our peafowl hens, and 2 male, who are nameless. I am not sure what to name them....

An Unlikely Pair

HoneyBear Ranch   -   Jan 13, 2012 - By Phil and Sandy

I've always been told that cows and horses can't be friends.  I'm here to tell you that just isn't true! We were given a Paint filly at the tender age of 4 months. We named her Maggie Mae. Her mother died during the horrible...

Bees in the Jam Garden

What's the Buzz?   -   Jan 13, 2012 - By Marcie

A local reporter came out here on Monday to learn about bees and honey. She's a freelance food writer for the New TImes, and also hosts her own blog, called the Jam Garden. She did a great job, and posted some video and great audio as well. And so, to find...

USDA Budget Cuts...You Mean We're Paying For T...

Spring Hill Farms   -   Jan 13, 2012 - By David_8

The USDA recently announced they are going to lose 150 Million dollars in a budget cut. Listen to what Tom Vilisack mentions in his announcement.  I'm always amazed at the waste found when somebody actually looks for it. He mentions office buildings...

Just Another Day on the Farm

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Jan 12, 2012 - By Mona

This morning I headed down to the barn like I normally do.  So strange, this winter.  It’s been warm, many days into the high 40’s.  Aside from the freak October snowstorm , we really haven’t gotten any snow.  The ground is generally hard...

Peacocks on the loooooos.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Jan 12, 2012 - By Marte Holen

I got a phone call at work today: Your peacock has taken to his wings, and is in the highest tree. We are under a winter storm warning, so this could mean one less peacock.  I am hoping for the best, but I will save his tail feathers if he is dead. They...

Shearing Event for the Farmer Veteran Coalition at...

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   Jan 12, 2012 - By Anne

Really cool event took place at Kyle Farms last month!  Twelve shearers from all over the country ( Aaron Loux - Massachusetts, Emily Chamelin - Maryland, Rick Jones - Pennsylvania, Dave Shoemaker - Pennsylvania, Mike Horton - Pennsylvania, Kirk...