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November tomatoes!!

Moonstruck Farms   -   Oct 25, 2011 - By Rowena

I have had tomatoes in the greenhouses until December, but never outside in November, and it looks like we might make it!!   The temps are providing lush green plants with almost no cracking and they are loaded!! As I sit here I can hear the...

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October 24 2011

Debbie's Garden   -   Oct 24, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Can someone tell me why my tomato plants look so GREAT when they know the frost is coming? lol...I have more blooms on them now than during the summer!  For those of you with Green Tomatoes you need to use, there are some cool recipes out there. ...

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Alpaca Kisses

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Oct 24, 2011 - By Mona

Mornings in the barn usually start off like this: :):):) Enjoy your day everyone!

I did my research, I spoke to Chef Michael Fleshner and Elvis from Peas Farm. Here's what I prepared for The Wife, It started with Chicken thighs and Chicken breast. Actually it started with 1 gallon of water and all of the different vegetable juices...

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4 Days off, what did we do????

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Oct 24, 2011 - By Marte Holen

Thursday, I had a chiropractor appointment, after a miss hap earlier this week. It hurt, that was how stiff and tight I was in my back and neck. I did errands in Devils Lake, came home, found Bob sleeping. He had a fever and was sick. I did the chores, cooked...

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Rutabagas and Turnips

Wild Things Farm   -   Oct 23, 2011 - By Terry_5

Last year, while in the produce section of the local supermarket, I purchased a rutabaga.  I did a blog about how wonderful it tasted and made a note to grow them this year.  In mid-July I planted three rows, each about 180 feet long.  The...

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Havanas and Silver Fox rabbits

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Oct 23, 2011 - By Michael & Denise

Our black havana doe and black silver fox doe both kindled on October 18th and will be ready to go by December 13th.

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American blue rabbits

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Oct 23, 2011 - By Michael & Denise

Our American blue doe had a litter of 10 kits, on September 16th. One died, 8 blue and 1 blue tort are doing well. They are now 5 weeks old, and are eating monsters! They will be ready to go in 3 weeks. All come with full pedigrees.

Last Thursday The Wife went into the hospital unexpectedly. I have been out of sorts for a few days . Today she came home. I brought her home after market. I learned she is on a Low Fiber diet. Conroe's farmer market is open again tomorrow before the...

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