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New Chicks!

Borrowed Thyme Farm   -   Feb 09, 2011 - By Michael & Denise

This past weekend we had 10 chicks hatch. 6 Buff Orpingtons and 4 Australorps. They are growing fast!

Rabbits as house pets

Rocking A Sustainable Farm   -   Feb 09, 2011 - By Harlan and Lori

Our youngest child received a rabbit for his birthday back in November. It was a mixed breed with some Flemish Giant parentage. My son had done massive amounts of reading on rabbit keeping prior to his choosing this pet and had decided upon Flemish Giant, as...

Have you ever considered owning Alpacas?

Natural Fiber Works of Knox Farms   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Janet_4

Thinking of purchasing alpacas? Wondering where in the world do you find alpacas? Trying to figure out what to do with alpacas? Contemplating the tax advantages of owning alpacas? Fantasizing about your very own alpaca? Who owns alpacas? What are...

In a manner of speaking

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Brian_1

Judge not, lest ye be judged, as the saying goes.  Just as you cannot tell how good a book will be by its cover, you cannot judge a reasonable person from a one-chance encounter.  I have always been aware of how people pronounce the word...

Lavender Martini Recipe--------- Think spring!

So Succulent Gardens   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Blossomfarm

Lavender Martini Ingredients 1 ounce lavender simple syrup 2 ounces vodka splash of soda Directions 1Combine vodka, syrup, and soda into a martini shaker with plenty of ice. Shake for 20 second or until well mixed. Pour into martini...

The Blossom Farm is now know under a different NAM...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Blossomfarm

The Blossom Farm is now known as So Succulent Garden's.  Since I am not growing as many flowering perennial plants as I use to grow,  I thought a name change would be fitting. Our new line up will include more easy to care for succulent...

Lavender Simple Syrup

So Succulent Gardens   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Blossomfarm

Lavender simple syrup Ingredients 1 cup water 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup lavender flower buds Heat 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar until sugar is disolved. Add 1/4 cup of lavender flowers and allow to simmer on low heat for 10 minutes. If...

DeLauro Calls for Equality for Women Farmers

Rainbow Ranch Farms   -   Feb 08, 2011 - By Poly

An important bill, brought to our attention by our friend Katherine W. Washington, DC— Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-3) today introduced the Equality for Women Farmers Act. She was joined by Congresswoman Anna Eshoo (CA-14), an original co-sponsor of the...

Free Protein for Chickens

Spring Hill Farms   -   Feb 07, 2011 - By David_8

Laying Hen Spring Hill Farms I'm constantly looking for new and free (or cheap) protein sources for chickens. Obviously for us here at Spring Hill Farms it also has to pass clean food test as well. I'm not of the mind that "free" is good...

It's that time of year again. The state vet will be out in a few days to Bangs test the herd and Tric thest the bulls that are for sale, all the cattle that are breeders must be bangs tested annually. The testing is to make sure that they are free from...