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Handmade Love

Sweet Harmony Farm - Mar 16, 2011 - By Mona

A few days ago was Dan’s birthday so I baked him his favorite birthday cake: chocolate cake with thick chocolate buttercream frosting. Yes I made it from scratch! Always! There’s nothing like an imperfect looking, but fabulous tasting,...

Spring is finally here!

Walkers Fresh Veggies - Mar 16, 2011 - By Mark & Carolyn

We have finally started planting in the greenhouse. We have around 10,000 sweet onion plants that are doing well and are about 3 inches tall. The first early tomatoes are just emerging and are looking good too. Soon we will be transplanting into flats and...

3/15/11 uodate

Jacobson's Ranch - Mar 15, 2011 - By Michelle_1

The baby chickens & turkeys are hear. They are doing well. All 2011 turkey shares are SOLD. The 1st & 2nd chicken shares are also Full. Thanks to everyone for such a huge response. we are glade you have joined us for the 2011 season and look forward to...

Squash and Salsa

Auntie Annie's Fields, LLC - Mar 15, 2011 - By Elizabeth

I was reading about winter squash in the Fedco Seed catalogue. These writers add serious romance to their descriptions. After describing the Sweet Dumpling variety’s “inherent buttery richness and sweet-tangy taste,” the catalogue makes this recommendation:...

WORK SHOP UPDATE!- Chickens, Eggs, Poultry, Growin...

Rainbow Ranch Farms - Mar 15, 2011 - By Poly

WORK SHOP- Chickens, Eggs, Poultry, Growing, Harvesting, Building "A Day in The Life With Chickens" workshop. Xenia of Rainbow Ranch Farms, Instructor and Hosted by: Jordan Stone of Delaney's Artisan Market in Temecula ...

Plant Sale and Move soon!

Debbie's Garden - Mar 15, 2011 - By Chickadee1

We are getting some more rain here in Marietta, GA - the plants are loving it! I will be very busy soon, digging up plants and dividing them for my plant sale , and for my move ! I will be moving myself and my business to Dallas, GA in about 6...

Processing Pork for the Freezer

Arlington's Natural Meats - Mar 15, 2011 - By Candace_1

Arlington's Natural Meats will be processing pork for the freezer on March 21st. You may place an order for a half ($250) or whole ($500) hog. Delivery or shipping is extra. A half is about 100 pounds of meat and a whole is 200...

Farmers Market Season Opener April 2

Williamsburg Farmers Market - Mar 15, 2011 - By WFM

Saturday, April 2 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The market opens for the full season with over 30 vendors of Virginia producer-only products. Shop in the heart of Williamsburg in Merchants Square for potted plants, fish, mushrooms, artisan cheeses, meats, pasta,...

Tree planting tips

At Home in Nature - Mar 15, 2011 - By Mary_5

Any time the ground is not frozen is a good time to plant trees.Provide extra water in the wintertime, and extra mulch, though.As always, mulch at the bottom of the hole, in the middle (half way up) and again on top of the surface.Then cover the top mulch with...

Black tea instead of soap or detergent!