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I have some ideas that will balance the budget default on who is at fault for the debt crisis and save a lot of tax payers mony on Medicaid and Medicare.Here is one of the most briliant one: Let the farmers convert their farms and gardens into make shift...

About a month ago a lovely older gentlemen showed up at my front door to purchase some honey. It was for his son, who was unfortunately suffering a debilitating skin disorder located on his face.  He called up again this week. They were almost out of...

As I headed for home tonight I called the wife and asked her if she wanted Quiche or Calzone for dinner. She said," Quiche is eaten for breakfast" My response was, " Thank-you; then calzone it is"  Upon arriving home I set the oven to...

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Rain, Finally!

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jul 29, 2011 - By Emily

Another crazily busy week here on the farm, but that is just July for you!  We were so happy that the oppressive, 100+ degrees temperatures broke, but most days we're still seeing upper 80's and into the 90's, so with the humidity it sure...

From my experience as Organic Urban Farmer and my educational Background as Certified Horticulturist and Certified Massage Therapist, I have learned a lot about how to use my body when I do Garden or farming chores. People who come to my Organic Gardening...

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Gourd History

Wilsons Gourds   -   Jul 29, 2011 - By Karen and Paul

The greatest fun we have when vending our gourds at farm markets in Belleville and Swansea, IL is giving folks some information about gourds.  We also enjoy telling some folks about them at fairs and festivals and the Midwestern Herb and Garden Show each...

Now that my wife and I are empty-nesters I have returned to a passion of mine. 'Preparing affordable delicious meals for the two of us.' I shop Conroe Saturday am Market{SamM} looking for the freshest ingredients to please our tastes that have evolved...

Quite the unique combination of ingredients for a special entree tonight. Let me mention that once a week on Wednesday the wife brings home a loaf of bread from a job networking program she attends. This week it was a bread bowl. I started this evenings meal...

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Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Jul 28, 2011 - By Poly

Farm Pick-Up, Saturday, August 6th 10-11:30am - Currrently Sold Out though the first 2 weeks in August. and all lambs sold out till 2012.

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HERBS THAT GO WITH GAME

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Jul 28, 2011 - By Elaynn

Here are some herbs that go well with Game. You'll notice that certain herbs such as juniper berries, onion, garlic, thyme keeps appearing, as well as spices such as nutmeg and cinnamon.  Under EXTRA   I 've included some wines,...

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