The Blog Barn

Are you getting your daily nutrients?

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Jun 22, 2009 - By Sharon_3

The Standard American Diet (SAD) is quite "sad" when you really look at what most American's comsume in a day. We have the poorest diets and are the highest for obesity and heart related conditons. As the fast food capital of the world, we need...

A Pilgrim's Progress

Hurricane Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Chris

Well, it threatened to rain all day, but only spritzed a little bit here and there for a couple of minutes.  So, my work crew (see photo 1) and I got lots accomplished on the new chicken coop/shed. We managed to get the end rafters up and we hung...

Father's Day on the Farm

Rockgate Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Angela_6

Well, I'm not really sure what a blog is, but I feel the urge to give it a try.   Today is Father's Day.  Not one of the biggest holidays to celebrate, but a humble day set aside for my Father to rest.  He works hard on the...

LAVOSH CRACKERS with Herbs of Provence

Blue Moon Lavender Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Magdalena

If you grow culinary herbs in your garden, take a walk about mid-morning to gather some and make delicious crackers for the afternoon snack. Or buy fresh herbs from your local organic farmer. INGREDIENTS 2.5 - 3 cups white flour 1 teaspoon white...

Snakes in the House..Oh My!

Breeze Hill Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By MaLinda

I’m sure that everyone has noticed my absence, well there is a reason for that. We’ve had an in house snake issue and I have finally grown brave enough to go back into the office. Kinda hard to run the business end of a business when you can only use the...

From Farm To Table featuring Wheatland Milling

Sage's Cafe   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Ian

George Perry and Ian Brandt. Ian Brandt, Chef and owner of Sage's Cafe Vertical Diner and Cali's Natural Foods.  George (75 years old) is the founder of Wheatland Milling, old-time wheat farmer, one of the first certified organic millers in the...

The Importance of Trace Minerals

F.A. Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Walter_1

This morning I dug up some Bintjes for breakfast. Bintjes are a Dutch yellow potato that is fast growing (65 day) and high yielding. They also have a buttery taste that make German Butterballs look like German Margarineballs. My potatoes also have a...

Roma Tomatoes

Whispering Pines   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Roni

Started twenty new Roma tomatoes from seed today.  Lord willing, we should have some nice tasting paste type tomatoes to make spaghetti sauce with this fall.  The Roma's take about 75-90 days to ripen.  They are an...

The Race Is On

Hurricane Farm   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Chris

It's been raining on and off for almost three weeks now here in Southern New England.  The forcast calls for rain and thunder storms for the next 7 days.  This is good for some of our garden but detrimental to tomatoes, peppers, and people who...

Eggplants Under Attack, Buff Chanteclers on the Wa...

Red Barn Heirloom Gardens   -   Jun 21, 2009 - By Darren

We spent the warm muggy day weeding in the garden which provided lots of treats for the pigs.  They really have adjusted well in just 3 days on the farm.  Our friend, Bob Fenrich and five of his kids came over and with our family of five...