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Garlic

Debbie's Garden   -   Sep 27, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Garlic is IN the ground! I can't wait to see those little shoots coming up. I've never grown elephant garlic before, hope mine is HUGE! I planted shallots, red garlic, and a white garlic, as well.  Wish i could remember the varieties without...

The media is buzzing with news about JOB CREATION.The president hires a General Electric ex - CEO to run the JOB CREATION campaign .  In a GLOBALLY oriented ecconomy, business as usual does not look at nationality but rather at PROFITABILTY.It does not...

It is GOOD TO KNOW and be AWARE! There are so many books and web sites out there to teach you how to start an Organic Productive Garden.ALSO: A new wave of self proclaimed GREEN BUCK THUMBS/"FARMERS" , are out there vying for your buck! Here...

The Williamsburg Farmers Market will set up on the east side of Henry Street in front of the Book Store. Shop before attending An Occasion for the Arts with over 30 watermen, bakers and producers of meats, seafood, fall vegetables, ethnic foods, cheeses and...

Today I rushed away from home only to return at 1pm famished. The wife is starting a kitchen remodeling project. She wants to take down the fur-down above the cabinets. I am told our kitchen is dated. When I prepare meals for us I do not believe a modern...

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Still Growing.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Sep 27, 2011 - By Marte Holen

Yes, we still have some tomatoes growing, on thier bushes. So the last frost did not kill off everything. We will have one more week of CSA, and that is it for this season. Then comes the question, do it next year, or not???

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WHAT HERBS GO WITH WHAT FOODS??

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Sep 26, 2011 - By Elaynn

  I thought that I might like to share with you some herb ideas that go with foods. I keep a paper in my spice and herb drawer to match foods with. Maybe some of you might enjoy a list to look quickly at to see what herbs you can use to go with what...

 I was sent a hoax concerning a facebook charge for my account on facebook. This hoax has been circulating since 2009. Part of the report on Snopes.com makes mention to the fact your personal info may be hacked if you follow the steps to avoid facebook...

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Death and Vegetables!

Greenjeans Farm   -   Sep 25, 2011 - By Jeff & Toni

I woke up this morning and thought about death, and about how inevitable it is.I thought about never laughing with my husband Jeff in the morning or talking to the dogs and cats, having that first cup of coffee, or brushing my teeth or washing my face again. I...

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Do I have time to take a break?

Diamond S Herefords   -   Sep 25, 2011 - By Robert_4

The weather is what farmers talk about I guess. I have been moving hand lines and mending fence all summer after work. It hasen't frosted here yet so the cows have there heads down out in the pasture. Done with the fairs. Winter hay is arranged, no calves...

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