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Hanging Mountian Farms LLC   -   May 30, 2009 - By Ted and Carlene

                                  Grass Everywhere The rains have produced unbelievable...

To Market To Market

Blue Faerie Farm   -   May 30, 2009 - By Ray & Jan

We forgot how much we really enjoy going to farm markets. Wednesday at Brunswick was like finding an old friend. There is something very positive about getting to talk to customers face to face, explain to them what we are trying to do and listen to what they...

first CSA

Cloud's Path Farm   -   May 29, 2009 - By Sally

Our first CSA went pretty smoothly this past wednesday.  I washed and bagged 9 lbs of spinach, 9 3/4 lbs of arugula anda whole lot of rhubarb.  I put in some parsley and mint, a dozen eggs and a pint of our maple syrup.  I'm already looking...

May 29 - The Black Australorp chicks are beginning to look like chickens!  I expect that my egg harvesting will pick up come July or August. Eggs from Black Australorps are big, beautiful, brown and delicious!

ESSAA in the news

Evergreen Students for Sustainable Animal Agriculture   -   May 29, 2009 - By ESSAA

Check out Evergreen Students for Sustainable Animal Agriculture in a couple publications this spring: Pick up The South Sound Green Pages or check it out at this link: http://www.oly-wa.us/GreenPages/Article.php?id=2009;05;200905e  The photo...

Rosemary For Revitalization

Morgan Botanicals   -   May 29, 2009 - By Jessica_7

This woody shrub blooms in spectacular hues, from true blue to rosy blue, and one white-flowering variety. It blooms in spring and sometimes fall with a wonderful aroma that fills the air with a fragrance like sweet pine. Rosemary has a long history of...

Herb Jelly Made Easy

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 29, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Sometimes I am in a rush and do not have time to make herb jellies from scratch. So I need to improvise....   Simply buy a jar of your favorite brand of Apple Jelly (16 OUNCE) warm gently in pan -- DO NOT BOIL, and infused your...

Who says farming can't be fun!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 29, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Yes, it's hard work but all you have to do is look at the smiling faces of our farmers and know that the members of the Bluegrass Farmers Market love what they do! They grow, they create, they bake, they raise and they come together each Tuesday from 3...

The weather had been dry, rain was in the forecast and the planting was way behind schedule. The day had finally come when I had to take my courage in both hands and give plowing a try. When I purchased the tractor and plow, the dealer gave me a long-winded...

Rhode Island Red chicks available

Walnut Hill Farm   -   May 29, 2009 - By Vikki

Beginning May 12, 2009 and while stock lasts we are offering straight run (mixed male and female, a natural hatch) Rhode Island Red purebred chicks. Rhode Island Reds are an heirloom breed, and are a dual purpose bird, producing both large and plentiful...