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Winter Slow Down....or not?

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   Jan 13, 2010 - By Anne

Well, its a new year, 2010, and a nice cold January to boot.  Here at Kyle Farms, January brings snow, cold, wind, lambs!  As of today lambing has started with a trickle.  We've had 4 lambs born so far, and all singles :-(  Hopefully...

My Tree Spirits: Bruce, Abner, and Ralph

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jan 13, 2010 - By Jessica_7

Amongst our yard live three of the strongest souls I know: My tree spirits, Bruce, Abner, and Ralph. Our trees live in what is called "The Avenue of Faces" which is a row of several dozen carved trees and stumps in and across the street from City...

Compost - The Ultimate Gift For the Garden

Wall Flower Studio Garden   -   Jan 13, 2010 - By Karen_1

Compost and organic soil is the lifeblood of organic growing... Don't feed the plants, feed the soil - The plants will look after themselves. The composting process will be more effective if you follow these suggestions. To get started, make a layer...

January and February Planting Schedule

Uwharrie Farm   -   Jan 12, 2010 - By Judy_3

     Do you ever wish you could just start all over again?  That is just what we gardeners get to do every year.  The 2009 garden season has ended and 2010 is just beginning.  Last year's garden is gone and we get to...

In the aftermath of the record Arctic chills in Fl...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jan 12, 2010 - By Tony_1

Last Sunday I went to the Flea Market covering myself with a blanket.My friend who accompanied me had a SKI mask to protect against the chilling ARCTIC wind .The premises looked empty as half of the vendors were out and customers who are usually crowding...

Kelsey the Cow, She shows how well we REALLY take ...

Ebersole Cattle Company   -   Jan 12, 2010 - By ShanenEbersole

Kelsey, (the red, horned cow pictured) is 17 years old this year.  That may not seem old to you.  But the average age of a cow is 6 years old.  Most cows are culled at or before age 8.  A 10 year old producing cow is amazing! So, Kelsey...

Garden Centers

Herbs en' Route 'Your Herbal Minute'   -   Jan 12, 2010 - By Michelle_5

Herbs en' Route: Call us if you need Bedding Plants or Hanging Baskets for Spring! 

Winter and Snow

Hurricane Farm   -   Jan 12, 2010 - By Chris

Winter has set in and we have a solid covering of snow.  Looks like we'll be covered until the maple sap is running in March!  It snowed earlier than usual and has been colder than usual.  Such a combination has resulted in a nice white...

Goat Cheese, chickens, Great Danes, and cold weath...

Wild Things Farm   -   Jan 11, 2010 - By Terry_5

You might be wondering what in the world do goat cheese, chickens, great danes, and winter have in common?  Well, the goat cheese is something I've been wanting to try for quite some time but just haven't done.  Yesterday, a friend and I did...

No Recess for Finni

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jan 11, 2010 - By Emily

It's still snowing here, and for the most part the animals are well adjusted to the routines of winter.  Mostly.  Every evening, we let the horses and cows outside to romp and drink from the creek while we take care of evening chores.  They...