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Succulent Wedding, Shower or Party Favors - Uniqu...

So Succulent Gardens - Apr 21, 2011 - By Blossomfarm

Succulents are great as party favors since they never will wilt and thrive with neglect. You will receive galvanized pails with a colorful collection of succulents plants with a well establish root system. Need more, need less, email me...

Protecting the Safety Net

The LocalHarvest Blog - Apr 21, 2011 - By Guillermo

photo by Jenn Rensel Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Like many of you, I have been following the recent goings on in Washington with equal parts disgust and concern. The shenanigans speak for themselves and don't require further...

Bee Success(ful)!

Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC - Apr 20, 2011 - By Sharon_1

Today the weather warmed up enough that I could check on my bees and see if the queens got out of their little boxes. I didn't get pictures because although the weather was "warm" - meaning slightly above 60-degrees, it was windy and...

The difference between Handling and Welfare of Liv...

Southern California Farmers Daughters - Apr 20, 2011 - By Aisling

During an online chat session last evening an interesting topic came up that I thought others would find interesting. What is the difference, if any between livestock welfare and humane handling? here are the answers that were agreed upon. If you have any...

"raw" milk

Rocking A Sustainable Farm - Apr 20, 2011 - By Harlan and Lori

I can't say enough good things about the quality and taste of fresh, raw Jersey milk. We are getting about 2 and 1/2 gallons per day on just two quarters of our cow. The "skimmed" milk is delicious, probably because it is still about 4.5 %...

Spring, where are you?

Goosepoop Farm - Apr 20, 2011 - By Michael_6

As I sit, writing this blog, it is snowing. " Spring, where are you?" It is amazing how much weather plays a role in our daily life. Each day brings a new surprise. My favorite saying is "It is what it is". We...

A Current Peek into our Process

Merry Heart Farm - Apr 20, 2011 - By Jennifer_1

Hello garden friends, Today started with Iris & I harvesting a wagon load of squash & zucchini. What beautiful fruit. What healthy things are ya'll doing with them? Please share, it inspires me to keep growing for you....

Be Sure of Your Sources

Rockgate Farm - Apr 19, 2011 - By Angela_6

Ok, I just have to say it.....Not everyone who thinks that they are an expert.....is an expert. I read these blogs....a lot. There is a great deal of valuable information here. There are people who have been farming for generations, doing things...

Season is nearly here

Richert/Phillips Farms - Apr 19, 2011 - By Michael_3

We have already started planting out in the fields--peas, radishes, spinach, etc. and what a joy it has been. Germination was a bit slow but when them little plants first peeked out of the ground we felt an over whelming joy, O' to be farmers....