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The $148 Egg

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Terry_5

Last year I saw a picture of a chicken tractor in Mother Earth News magazine and I thought that would be a great way to dispose of vegetable scraps, control bugs, and fertilize all at the same time. Several weeks were spent building "the perfect...

Pruning 101

F.A. Farm   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Walter_1

It's time to prune your apples, pears and prunes. Here are 20 short YouTube video segments on pruning. It is a little difficult to keep track, but you can just run down the list. I went over to a friend's place on January 16th and pruned her...

The Market is on the Web

Liberty Lake Farmers' Market   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By LLFMarket

The Liberty Lake Farmers' Market recently updated our website: www.SpokaneMarkets.org We have also created a Facebook fan page:  http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Liberty-Lake-Farmers-Market/234476364938 And we're on Twitter:  ...

Container Gardening

Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Karen_1

Container Gardening: A Solution for Small Spaces Garden enthusiast’s who lack space for gardening aspirations shouldn't fret, because Canada’s favourite pastime is not necessarily out of range for them. Smaller spaces, balconies, decks, and...

Goodbye, Warlord

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Emily

Wednesday was a very sad day for me, and one that has been on my mind since.  During evening chores, Dan discovered our buck goat, LLP Warlords Dream, (or Buddy) had died unexpectedly.  There was no sign of illness that morning, so it came as a...

Gearing up for Spring!

Folls Flower Farm   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Thea

I start to get really excited this time of year for the coming of spring.  I do not mean to imply that I am not enjoying winter, but as a grower I am thinking of all the new flowers I'll be growing this season.  This is also the time of year that...

Sowing Seeds of A Great Year

Harmony Hill Gardens   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Lyn

A great time of year for growers in the Northeast ! The bulb time as I call it to create the dreams and plans for the next year. Perfect for us, as the light grows so does the opportunity for our plans this time of year. It is all hopeful and possible at this...

First Blog--A lot to say after 3 years

Double Check Ranch   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Sarah

I am a mother, a rancher, a business partner and an animal lover.Some might say that a Harvard masters and an Air Force Academy educational foundation is a bit over-educated for life on the ranch.Perhaps it is, but there are aspects to life here, which I could...

Bluebird Market Loves Local CSA Growers

Bluebird Market   -   Jan 15, 2010 - By Patti_1

Every family deserves a farmer.  Do You Know Yours? Thanks to Middle Georgia Growers like: James Family Farm Holland Apple Farm John Hall SunRay Farms Landers Vineyard Russell Farms Newman Farms Project 365 V –Versemann Garden...

Classes

The Appalachian Shed   -   Jan 14, 2010 - By Terrie

We will be offering classes this spring and summer here on the farm.  Details are still being worked out, but we will be offering at least two classes: Growing in Small Spaces:  Useful info for growing in many situations, from patios to small lots,...