The Blog Barn

Of Rust and Tools

Hurricane Farm   -   Mar 05, 2010 - By Chris

Not sure what it is...but most everything around here has a bit of rust to it.  Sort of makes it better, I think.

Signs of Spring

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Mar 05, 2010 - By Mona

Today is pleasantly warm with a soft breeze and the sun is shining brightly!  It is so wonderful to see no clouds in a gloriously blue sky!  We’ve seen robins here and there, and daffodil tips are peeking up along the foundation to the house, sure...

Growing ORGANIC herbs in containers:ISSUES AND SOL...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Mar 05, 2010 - By Tony_1

I am on the move again and my yard is full of herbs and veggies grown in containers.The first thing that comes to mind about growing herbs in S.Florida is where shall I find a place to grow them? Most peolpe now are having their home forclosed and lost to the...

Atrazine and other Endocrine Disruptors

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Mar 05, 2010 - By Brian_1

There was a study recently linking Atrazine to the castration and feminization of frogs in test labs.  Atrazine is used primarially in weed control applications by industrial farms and other large operations.  The San Fransico Chronicle wrote about...

New Cosmetics Line

123 Farm   -   Mar 04, 2010 - By Jan_4

We recently started a new cosmetics line in cooperation with the San Diego Natural Soap Company called 123 Farm Organics. We tried to incorporate the highest possible amount of Organic Ingredients, and I think I have never smelled a nicer product....

Attract Hummingbirds to Your Garden

Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Mar 04, 2010 - By Karen_1

Well, this isn't the best photo I've ever taken! But there was a screen between myself and this lovely little jewel of a bird. And, they are soooo fast that it's really difficult to take their picture! I wanted to post about which flowers...

Day to skirt

Dolce Farm and Orchards   -   Mar 04, 2010 - By Annie_3

The rain has stopped, the sun is out - slight breeze twirls about. I step outside and start setting up my skirting "table" - a screen with a wooden frame that my husband made -, grab two saw horses, open them up and proceed to place the screen over...

What's Wrong With Cornish Cross Chickens?

Spring Hill Farms   -   Mar 04, 2010 - By David_8

Cornish Cross are the industry standard for meat birds in the United States. I recently mentioned I had switched to Freedom Ranger chickens and had several people ask why. Cornish Cross birds are a lazy bird by nature with an insatiable appetite. They...

And Yet Another Storm

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Mar 04, 2010 - By Mona

Last Thursday, New Hampshire, and most of New England and New York were hit with yet another seriously strong storm.  The weather forecasters talked about it for days; you’d think the apocalypse was coming.  They’ve been pretty wrong quite a bit...

Plantation Progress

Shoaf Plantation   -   Mar 03, 2010 - By L.W.

Welcome to 2 more shareholders to the Shoaf Plantation CSA. James and Carolyn Baker of Lexington, and Chris Hodges of Lexington. Once all these snow storms are gone, Spring will be upon us. These folks and me also are so ready for it so we can have some fresh...