For Our Troops......

For Our Troops......

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Either you're searching for some information and stumbled across here, or already know me and are interested in what I/we do. :)

The dairy cow doesn’t ask for much, but she asks every day.
People who are creating wealth with a cow either are hardworking and reliable or get that way in a hurry. This is the way it has been for a very long time.
--Joann Grohman (Author of Keeping a Family Cow)


There are three kinds of people in this world:
Those who watch things happen,
Those who Make things happen,
or you can wonder what the hell happened.
--Captain Phil Harris (RIP)


A few of words of wisdom I have come across:


Choose not to just live within your means, but live within your needs.


If you don't want to be responsible for or defend yourself, please don't expect others to do it for you.

(My translation: Buck up and learn some skills!)


Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!

"Any man who thinks he can be happy and prosperous by letting the AmericanGovernment take care of him; better take a closer look at the American Indian."--Henry Ford

**~*~**Spread the word!**~*~**

Small Family Farms need our help when ludicrous charges have come up against them. Maybe someday it could be one of us on this "make an example out of you" chopping block.

Pushing back (via donations, interviews, getting the word out, etc) and standing up for what we believe in will send a clear message that we refuse to just roll over and give up!

When we know what we're fighting for, we fight harder--Sgt . Gary Stein (USMC)

THANK YOU!!!



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Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Spring is officially here! (early!)

The Rhubarb coming up and one of the Peach trees in bloom (already!)



Wow, the Asparagus, Rhubarb and Comfrey are all coming up. So are the mints, plantain, yarrow and just about everything else. The roses are getting leaves, and the Pear and Peach trees are blooming. I'm sure the Apple and Cherry trees won't be far behind!

I am still getting an average of 7 eggs a day--a couple of the neighbors have been blessed by eggs. I have to remember to keep some older ones back for us to make Deviled Eggs for Easter dinner!

The calves are growing by leaps and bounds--they all are getting taller and the steers wider. ;) Even though Nessa was 30 pounds at birth, I've doubted her 'small' stature--she'll be bigger than Dolly. (Ok, not that Dolly is a huge cow.....)

I planted some onions in the potato containers and we got 1/4" of rain yesterday. Since the cows are fenced off the 'pasture' for now, it's exploding. I'm excited to see all the different forbs (different plants) growing.

Since I had so much to do Friday and Monday (+ the rain) I re-arranged going to Butchs' for today. Now hopefully I won't forget the weigh tape and camera!
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  1. Maple Lawn FarmMarch 23, 2012 at 5:51 AM

    I am jealous of your rhubarb and asparagus! Ours died out. Now we have to beg to get it.

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