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Minimalism in Apiculture

Morro Bay Bees   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By Tony

As I was moving deep supers this weekend, trying to keep bees, ants, and other pests from invading them, I realized one of the reasons I love TBH’s so much. I think it comes down to minimalism, yes minimalism and the lack of accruement needed to sustain a...

Since we started our Dutch Oven cooking classes I've had some interesting questions posed by students, the most common one being "How do I make sure my pork is tender?" It's pretty easy, start with quality pork. The comercial hog has been...

It's hay hauling time again

Pine Needle Farm   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By Ann_2

It's time to haul the rest of the hay for this year.  20 tons to go.  I call it my "concentrated strength training" for the year.  One thing about it, I sure don't need a gym membership!  I still use the small square...

Why doesn't everyone else know?

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By Brian_1

We have been at this farmer's market for about six weeks.  There is a mix of vegetable growers and other stands that make up the total market.  Foot traffic is good, not great but good.  There is a grower a couple of stalls down that is...

How Goat Milk Soap Soothes Your Skin

Goat Milk Bath and Beauty   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By pat@sleepingdogranch.com

Rich in emollients goat milk soap is a natural way of retaining your skin's suppleness. With a higher number of milk fats being captured at the molecular level during the saponification (making soap) process, goat milk produces an oil-rich soap. ...

As the sun set, we gathered on the knoll opposite the house to enjoy the sunset, a bonfire and a glass of wine. From 3 to 70 years old, it was a lively exchange. We started with farmland preservation - its meaning to us who live in Sullivan County and to those...

chestnuts ripening

Hiamonee Farms   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By Clarke

August 26:  Good rain this summer has produced a potential bumper chestnut crop!  The burrs are swelling fast now, and the trees' limbs are bending under the weight.  Looks like the best production in several years... just hope the tropical...

Janet has always loved decorating our home with flowers. Upon purchasing our farm last fall, we began to discuss the best spot for the flower garden. Before long we settled on the patch of grass in the center of the circle drive directly in front of th e...

The Silence of the Ducks.....

Rockgate Farm   -   Aug 26, 2009 - By Angela_6

Where did she go?     She was just right there.  I know, I almost stepped on her.  Darn ducks, always following me around, making all that noise.....and doing bad things on the car port.  Who says they don't fly....Tell that...

The Lifecycle of Christopher Ranch Heirloom Garlic...

Christopher Ranch   -   Aug 25, 2009 - By Justin_1

They say all good things must come to an end. That is definitely true when it comes to wrapping up harvest of Christopher Ranch’s California heirloom garlic. Sad face. Our harvest throughout California’s Central Valley is nearing a close, expected to...