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Against nuclear weapons

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

I admit that it took me longer than it should have to written this opinion statement.In due diligence, I tried to understand why anyone would be for nuclear weapons.It seems that some people believe nuclear weapons are a deterrent to wars of...

A Real-Life Memorial

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

For many people in America, Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer fun, the end of the school year, a time for barbeques and vacations.Yet it bears reminding that Memorial Day is a day for us to all stop and remember those brave Americans who have served...

Misery does not actually love company

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

While our customers are pain free and happy with their poplar, aspen and willow, we gave a thought to those that weren't. A new study from the University of Leeds in England followed hundreds of rheumatoid arthritis patients over several years of...

Early dietetics in Texas

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

Sometimes a glance back at the origins of a science are as enlightening as the most recent research.So little has changed fundamentally since its beginning, while so much detail and understanding has been gained!Nutritional science, pioneered by the likes of...

Exploding Crazy Asian Melons!

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

In China, watermelons are exploding.The story, picked up by tgdaily.com ( http://www.tgdaily.com/general-sciences-features/56006-chinese-farmers-plagued-by-exploding-watermelons ) by Lydia Leavitt in her May 21 st publication, Chinese farmers plagued by...

Forget the tent

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

When camping out in the wilderness, it is easy to bring too much.In considering what to leave behind, give a thought to forgetting the tent.By bringing a stout sleeping bag (Coleman offers some very nice affordable bags) and a large tarp, you are sure to stay...

Le Menu (what's cookin'?)

At Home in Nature   -   May 29, 2011 - By Mary_5

NEWS FROM THE FARM AND RECIPES The baby prairie  dogs are scampering and it must be springtime.  Except its already June!  The ground is so cold and wet we are going to have to replant our squash seeds!  Luckily, some things enjoy the...

Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 29, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

Now that we have actually had a few days without rain, it is time to start thinking about getting out in your yard and planting! Or maybe you are just looking for a hanging basket to brighten up your deck or patio. The good news is...the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Sweet Harmony's Copper Moon

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   May 28, 2011 - By Mona

This morning the Universe shined on us.  Just as if she’d read the manual, our beautiful Alana once again had a textbook perfect delivery.  And once again, that healthy little cria is a very strong baby boy cria!  Yeah, another boy!  ...

Zucchini Relish Class - didn't get "blown...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 28, 2011 - By Sonya

Wednesday evening posed a real problem: tornado watches abounded, yet one of our dear students, Deb, was coming from Zanesville, Ohio (over a 2 hours drive), to dive into relishes with us crazy canners.  But I couldn't get hold of her before she set...