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Wow are the days short!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Dec 07, 2011 - By Rowena

Today started with the unfreezing of water lines and water bowls for the animals.  I went to pour a tea kettle of boiling water on the metal pipe for the pig's nipple and within 2 seconds one of them figured out what I was trying to do and started...

Butterball the alpaca no longer a turkey

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 06, 2011 - By Mary_5

Butterball is our newest alpaca friend here at the farm. He was a turkey, though, and had a lot of fight in him. We try to make fighters into lovers here at the farm, and the same way that you would help a human child with too much fight is the same way you...

Happy first week of December

Renaissance Farm   -   Dec 06, 2011 - By Linda_2

Hello Happy first week of December. The weather has been agreeable, the greens are growing nicely, a bit slower than anticipated, but well worth the wait.  We have been enjoying a flush of kale for dinners this week.  There is some, not a lot...

Winter Rest for the Farmer

Spyglass Gardens   -   Dec 06, 2011 - By Steve or Wendy

   Awwhhh peace at last for the ol red tractor!  Now in December the soil has turned to frozen dirt.  Most of the day it has a white frothy substance tracing its clumps in the sun. Golden leaves are cast abroad and a quietness comsumes the...

Champagne BBQ Chicken and Sauteed Parmesan potato

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Dec 06, 2011 - By Fred

 Inspiration came from the open the fridge door. I spotted the Champagne BBQ sauce from a few months ago. Tasted and confirmed it still had a wonderful fruity taste. Found oblong mis-matched potatoes in the veggie drawer and I was good to go. ...

Are tree leaves nutritious for animals?

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 06, 2011 - By Mary_5

We are currently testing the nutrient levels in the blood of our animals as we feed them tree leaves, and while tree leaves may seem unusual, they are common foods for animals in most other places.  The TDN, RFV, and mineral content varies considerably...

More Herbs and Food Combinations part two

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Dec 05, 2011 - By Elaynn

  A while back, I did a blog on spices and what they go well with. This time I will just use the herb and what foods it will enhance. Look through my blogs and you will also see how to make up your own spice blends, such as PUMPKIN PIE SPICE BLEND,...

December 2011 End of Season Newsletter

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Dec 05, 2011 - By Mark & Carolyn

Hi Everyone! We would like to tell you how much we appreciate your support this season.  Community Supported Agriculture has become our most important activity in farming. CSA membership distribution consumed well over 2/3 of all the produce we grew...

Vampires and Bottle Calves

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 05, 2011 - By Mary_5

Are there vampires?  Some people will say so, especially after seeing some movies.  We have a vampire kept here at the farm.  We keep him locked away from the other animals for their safety.  We urge caution when dealing with him: eat a...

Le Menu! (what's available this week?)

At Home in Nature   -   Dec 04, 2011 - By Mary_5

Hello from your favorite farm in Agate! These last two weeks were sure cold!  The spinaches beginning to take hold of our cold frames are slowing down noticeably, and all the animals are becoming homebodies.  This means extra work for us, as we...