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Improving the Farm — Hartwood Farm

This week I’ve taken a detour from our normal winter planning activities to work on a presentation for the Northeast Organic Farming...

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Hickery Holler Farm: More Spring Garden 2022

 Thursday morning cup of hot tea here as I listen to thunder rumble in the distance. Rain is forecasted for the next 2 days so I will put the garden away and concentrate on some housework and cooking. Thought I would share some more pictures of the gardens. The gooseberries above are swelling now and all the 8 bushes have berries on them now. Yesterday I got all my broccoli and cabbage plants in the boxes. They were the perfect size and ready for their permanent homes in the garden. Planting them right before rain will allow them to acclimate for the next two raiy days and not even wilt. Also got some romaine plants in...

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Artist Luke Allsbrook – The Hallelujah House

My favorite time of year at the farm (in the sticks of Georgia) is fall. The early evening sun ignites the sky over the...

Découvrez les spas d’exception à Paris

Bonjour à tous ! Je suis Sonia, une blogueuse passionnée qui adore partager mes astuces pour une vie saine et équilibrée. Aujourd’hui, j’ai le...

Farming Lessons & Life Goals – Fable Farms

Once upon a time I hated pepper plants. They are notoriously slow to get started from seed and no matter how much I babied...

Book Giveaway | Curiousfarmer

Book Giveaway I don’t normally do this, but this author must’ve caught me on a good day, so when she asked if I would do...

Try a Spring Watercolor Tutorial That’s Easy and Quick! – The Hallelujah House

I admit it, I neglected to share Lisa’s spring watercolor tutorial last month, but it’s better late than never… so come on into The...

Animal welfare: Raising stress-free pigs

Raising stress-free pigs makes business sense, as it results in better growth of animals and fewer problems caused by disease. Dr Peter Evans of the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation spoke to Glenneis Kriel. For their pig houses, farmers should use flooring that is well designed and made from a material that is not damaging to the animals‘ feet. Photo: Glenneis Kriel While growing concern over animal welfare is sparking changes in the way pigs are produced internationally, production costs remain a main driver of improved welfare on pig farms. Dr Peter Evans, veterinary liaison at the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO), explains that livestock perform better when they’re in a healthy, stress-free environment. “The cost of...

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