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My Dad...

Spyglass Gardens   -   Jun 15, 2009 - By Steve or Wendy

All of us have a dad, but many of us have never knew we had a DAD!... I  did.. I knew from the moment I opened my eyes. We shared a bond that not many have experienced let alone admit. He taught me how to laugh, to cry, to walk, to farm, to...

Young Turkeys in the pasture.

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Beneficial Herbs for Menopause

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jun 14, 2009 - By Jessica_7

 "There is no more creative force in the world than the menopausal woman with zest" -Margaret Mead There are many wonderful herbs to help women comfortably transition into their menopausal years. Both Western and Chinese herbs are available...

Mysterious Tracks!

Portage River Farm   -   Jun 14, 2009 - By John_3

A few nights ago the quiet of our home was suddenly shattered by an eruption of barking from the front room. The children had just gone to bed and I was in the back of the house having a conversation with Janet. Aidan came running down the hall with alarm in...

hippychick's victory chickens - all birds raised on coyote creek organic chicken feed  the pullets are moving quickly. it's great to see so many folk adding these rare and heritage breeds to their flocks or starting new flocks for the very first...

cheers for local organic fed chickeny egg sellers! the chickenchicas at hippychick's gardens provide beautiful fresh eggs daily. *i feed the ladies coyote creek organic feed. they also enjoy organically grown greens, tomatoes and the occasional...

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Asia's Baby is FINALLY HERE!!!

CinemaPacas   -   Jun 13, 2009 - By Todd, & SueAnne

Hey all, Asia had a beautiful baby boy at approximately 12:50p.m. this afternoon! He is out of Chico, and already has great luster, and is well structured. Asia is a maiden female, but has taken to being a mother like a natural! I am very proud of her. She,...

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St Johns Wort Herb Plant

So Succulent Gardens   -   Jun 13, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Hypericum perforatum St. Johns Wort Height: 15"     Zone: 5     Light: sun to part shade Description:  Historically the astringent and antibacterial leaves were used medicinally and are still...

They say as we get older, our world gets smaller:  the wide world, the house, the bed....kind of thing. I believe my world has gotten smaller, in that traveling to far places holds only a ghost of excitement, but the small face of the daisy, behind the...

Daily Routine

Portage River Farm   -   Jun 13, 2009 - By John_3

We have not had any more losses since Sean and I fortified the coop. All of our efforts of late have been put into the garden and the coop remains a bit of an eyesore due to its less-than half-built nature. Despite this, it has been holding up well to the...

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