The Blog Barn

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!

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

Try using black tea as a natural and safe alternative to dish soap or hand soap!Or even a metal scouring pad!It really does work and in our tests, we pitted tea against brillo steel pads, treated with oxyclean, regular dish soap, and just warm water. Black...

Get to know your veggies--Rutabaga

Wild Things Farm   -   Mar 15, 2011 - By Terry_5

There are a few words in the English language that are, well, fun to say.  Repeat after me....rutabaga, rutabaga, rutabaga.  I think that's a cool word for a very cool veggie.  Combine a white potato, a sweet potato, and put a smidgen of...

Skunks, Cats, Racoons-What do they have in common?...

Prairie Pride Farm of Minnesota   -   Mar 14, 2011 - By Dawn, past 4-H member

They all end up in the live trap in the spring. In the spring the local varmits wake up after a long winters nap, and start looking for some tasty treats to eat, like chicken!  So, we put out live traps and see who is curious enough to enter! ...