Ducks 4 in '24

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Meet the Ranchers Trying to Restore Grasslands - Modern Farmer

Mickey Steward has worked hard to rehabilitate her ranch. But then, she’s had to. “You can’t buy a good ranch,” Steward jokes. “You have to buy a ranch

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What Do Farmers Do During The Winter? - Modern Farmer

It’s not an off-season, that’s for sure, but many producers say winter work has become increasingly important.

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THIS is what happens when there is an ice storm!

Order summary​

2024 Early Bird Special | 2 Free Packets in Every Order! × 1 Early Bird Special; 2 Free Seed Packets Free​ Watermelon Radish Seeds × 1 Packet - 250 Seeds $3.99​ Moon & Stars Watermelon Seeds × 1 Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds $3.99​ Luffa Sponge Gourd Seeds × 1 Packet - 25 to 30 Seeds $3.99​ Purple Bells Cerinthe Seeds × 1 Packet - 10 Seeds $3.99​ Big Red Hybrid Geranium Seeds × 1 Packet - 10 Seeds $3.99​ Subtotal $19.95​ Shipping $0.00​ Taxes $1.50​ Total $21.45 USD​

 

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...and...this...

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Anise (Aniseed) × 1 Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds) $2.99​ Flowers - Spotted Bee Balm, Wild Bergamot × 1 Sampler Pack (appx. 90 seeds) $2.99​ Borage (Starflower) × 1 Sampler Pack (Appx. 65 seeds) $2.99​ Mint - Lemon × 1 Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds) $2.99​ Radicchio - Classic Red (Italian Chicory) × 1 Sampler Pack (Appx. 100 seeds) $2.99​ Discount M755VV8N -$5.93​ Subtotal $14.95​ Shipping $5.93​ Taxes $0.00​ Tip $0.45​ Total $15.40 USD​ You saved $5.93​

 

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Did I really Save $5.93?!?!?
Looks more like I Spent ~$36.00

 

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I am now at the "I want" with seed packages. I noticed a LOT of seeds are already Sold Out.

 

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I used to grow Bee Balm and Borage, but it's been years. I am thinking of adding some of them to my wildflower patch. The Red Geraniums, not the true or perennial blue ones, are my personal favorite. I have wondered about how healthy they are when you buy them.
Those of you here who have been growing loofas also have me intrigued.

 

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What It Takes to Feed the Community in the Polar Bear Capital of the World - Modern Farmer

The sub-arctic community of Churchill, Manitoba, located on the western shores of the Hudson Bay, in northern Canada, often captures media attention for

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When I read stuff like this it makes me feel so thankful that our bears aren't this kind!

Anise; I had some very nice anise tea yesterday. Please keep us posted how you do with this. I have a package for 2024, though I'm not sure I'll get to it. I've been wanting to grow it for years though. A Yugoslavian lady taught me the BEST recipe for the seeds (And I'm not a licorice flavor fan at all) Leeks, potatoes, squash/sweet potatoes all chopped up in chunks in equal amounts, heavy sprinkling with olive oil, salt and pepper and a generous toss of anise seeds. Roast at 400 until soft. Sour cream is a nice touch on the side. Dee-lish. When she first served it at the table I squirmed a little, but I couldn't believe how scrumptuous it really was. I ate it just to be polite!

 

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What It Takes to Feed the Community in the Polar Bear Capital of the World - Modern Farmer

The sub-arctic community of Churchill, Manitoba, located on the western shores of the Hudson Bay, in northern Canada, often captures media attention for

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This is such a an interesting article. What a creative and innovative approach to growing nutritious greens in an isolated northern community.

 

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It requires a good deal of imagination on my part to relate to an existence that far north. Interesting that the author draws a correlation between growing in a steel container and bears roaming about outside.

Forty foot? But, those containers are only 8 feet wide. One has to leave room for humans. Heated. Lights. Why not Build Something that would serve the purpose for a community of 900. Think how many servings of kale they would be required each day. That is, unless a good many were of @seedcorn 's persuasion re kale. They would go hungry.

"Rocket" Initiative? Arugula? Garden Rocket? I wonder if that was the initial thought. It might have left more consumers out ~ in the cold .

Lighted buildings may produce considerable heat. I wonder how that is playing out for these vertical growing structures.

It would be tough for me to live so far north. I would probably not want to come outside during Winter daytime darkness.

Steve