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For the Love of Gardening

Heritage Harvest Farm   -   Apr 08, 2011 - By MattCorinneFletcher

Because Matt is on spring break this week, we've been taking every opportunity to get a lot of outside work done. You know, the muscle work. He's built compost bins, fixed the chicken yard fence and cultivated the poly tunnel (sure beats using the...

More Mullein Please!

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 08, 2011 - By Jessica_7

Since antiquity, mankind has used the velvety mullein plant for many purposes. From Roman times, the stem- stripped of the leaves and flowers and dipped in tallow- was carried as a torch in religious processions. Why not make a giant torch eh? Well, they are...

Family Works Together In Harmony-Teens Helping On ...

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Apr 08, 2011 - By Poly

In times of technological change, internet gaming, texting and teenage advancement: We are very fortunate here at Rainbow Ranch Farms to share our farming with good wholesome folks of all ages! MY SISTER AND 3 NEICES: 2 days ago my sister and my 3...

Hooray for the Farm!

Meadow Valley CSA   -   Apr 08, 2011 - By Lyndy

We are abundantly grateful for the warm, balmy Spring weather which encourages lush growth all over the farm!  The garlic, lettuce, broccoli, cabbages along with the tomato plants, cucumbers, peppers, eggplant are verdant and happy!  The pigs are...

A Side of Beef - The True Cost Per Pound

Spring Hill Farms   -   Apr 08, 2011 - By David_8

What's the true cost per pound when buying a side of beef or whole beef? For instance you see advertised grass fed beef for say $3.99 pound hanging weight. So you read a bit further and see that a side of beef (hanging weight) is typically around 350...

I saw myself in the mirror so the fact that I exist is proven to me, at least. I digress. Growing food for my kids or yours is serious business. Who wants their kids to eat some chemical that was designed in a lab to kill things. It does not make sense. At...

Jeff's Potato Pancakes

Cookus Interruptus   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Cynthia

(Jane practices for a date) Everybody Loves Potato Pancakes.  It's true.  This recipe comes from Jeff Basom, chef at Bastyr University and it is quite the favorite among the students for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Watch the video and get...

Shifting My Paradigm

F.A. Farm   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Walter_1

Over the last couple of months I have been shifting my agricultural paradigm. I have now concluded it is unlikely farmers will ever make a fair wage. There may be confusion over what constitutes a "fair wage," but what I intend to say is that...

Don't kill your violets

The Greenhouse At Morgan Lane   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Georgia

Don’t Kill your Violets! What tiny plant with lovely, scented flowers and heart-shaped leaves is packed with vitamins and antioxidants? Violets! These tiny colorful plants are an excellent ground cover for shady places, provide a bright green leaf backdrop...

Jammin' in the Cannery - Making Wedding Favors...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Apr 07, 2011 - By Sonya

We've had such a fun time in the cannery this week (well, I guess we always do, regardless!)  Got a great order that's been a blast to fulfill.  A bride in Cleveland needed favors for her wedding.  As the bridesmaids' dresses were...