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Want to "BEAT" the Health Food Store exp...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   May 22, 2009 - By Tony_1

In an economic reckoning or meltdown or crunch or whatever you name it , the best bet is to save money if you can not make more ! Penny saved is a penny earned. Now we who shop for Organic produce at an "X" health food...

open urban homestead

Hippychick's Gardens   -   May 22, 2009 - By hippychick

come join us for a casual sunday gathering at the hippychick homestead. sunday may 24 4pm - 7pm there will be light eats, friends, creature visits, garden walk abouts and nice places for some slow sittin ' and chattin '. you will...

Asia... Maybe Tomorrow?

CinemaPacas   -   May 22, 2009 - By Todd, & SueAnne

(Morning Post): Hey guys, Today I went outside to let the girls out, and Asia began humming. She is one of our maidens, and she very rarely hums. She is very uncomfortable, and keeps throwing me half worried, half annoyed looks at me. I would say,...

Simple Old Lemon Peel Tea

Morgan Botanicals   -   May 22, 2009 - By Jessica_7

The simple lemon has gone beyond your ordinary glass of lemonade. Did you know lemon peel contains calcium, phosphorus, potassium, ascorbic acid and vitamin A, as well as volatile oil. It is diuretic, carminative, immuno-enhancing, and stomachic. This citrus...

A giant leap back into farming season…

Peaceful Acres Lavender Farm   -   May 22, 2009 - By Mike

I have come to a realization today about some things. Weather I consciously do it or not, there is extreme worry that lives inside of me pretty much as soon as the last frozen branch melts. The thoughts of the farm coming back fully alive brings a lot of...

Who's Idea was the wedding Cake?

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 22, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

In ancient Rome the tradition of breaking bread over the brides head right after the wedding ceremony.  The wheat in the bread symbolized fertility and the crumbs were considered good luck. This is how the wedding cake evolved. Looking for unique...

Almost time to go to Market

Blue Faerie Farm   -   May 22, 2009 - By Ray & Jan

Well, it looks like the Radishes are almost ready for their first harvest!!! This is our first year growing French Breakfast. They seem to be maturing the fastest out of our varieties so I had a chance to try one last night. What a wonderful mild radish...

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm Weekend Fun

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm   -   May 22, 2009 - By Julie_7

Visit the Farm Memorial Day Weekend Here at Sauvie Island Lavender Farm, we are a few short weeks away from the lavender field blooming. Fortunately, the amazing lavender aroma is found in the entire plant and our field smells wonderful. So join us...

Remember Memorial Day-It is not just a day off...

Spyglass Gardens   -   May 22, 2009 - By Steve or Wendy

We must never take for granted Memorial Day...especially for those who receive a day off because of it's existance. Our country is based on a democracy that didn't come by chance. But one that has been bound by the ultimate sacrifice.  Because of...

Here are the chickens as they settled into their partially built home on that first night back on the farm.