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Garlic Scapes – A Simple Pesto Recipe

Garlic Scapes – A Simple Pesto Recipe

The Great Garlic Scape Last fall I planted about 50 bulbs of Spanish Roja garlic — a hard neck variety…
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What Is A Natural, Free Range, Free Roaming, Cage Free, Pastured Poultry Egg?

What Is A Natural, Free Range, Free Roaming, Cage Free, Pastured Poultry Egg?

I had an interesting and enlightening (albeit short) interaction with a potential customer at Farmer’s Market last Wednesday about the…
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Farmer’s Market Here We Come!

Farmer’s Market Here We Come!

After nearly 10 years of supporting the Kootenai County Farmer’s Market as a consumer, I am please to announce that…
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How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar

How to Make Chive Blossom Vinegar

The chive blossoms at the 2nd St. Chicken Ranch are outstanding this year.  I have several clumps of chives that…
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Chicken Little’s Watering Hole Makes Life Easier!

Chicken Little’s Watering Hole Makes Life Easier!

Raising backyard chickens really doesn’t take a lot of effort, but when something comes along that makes tending your flock…
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Kootenai County Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday!

Kootenai County Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday!

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! Am I the only person who sings this Andy Williams Christmas tune…
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Using what you have! In this case, I'm filling one Using what you have! In this case, I'm filling one of the new beds with leaf mold. This is two years of decomposed maple leaves. It makes an excellent soil amendment and is teeming with life. Im using this material to reduce the amount of soil needed to fill the beds. 

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