Roadside farm stands are always fun to visit. And not only are they the perfect place to find farm-fresh food, but they often have unique and special one-of-a-kind handmade items. One secret of farm stands…
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There are lots of reasons for saving seeds. Maybe you want to save money or maybe you want to experiment with your own breeding goals. Or maybe you want to grow plants that are easy…
In our last blog post, we focused on some of the things we enjoy at the county fair. At our local county fair, the Washington County Fair in Hillsboro, Oregon, we enjoyed fair food such…
County fairs bring back memories of days gone by, and take us back to a simpler time when farming was the mainstay of America. Fairs actually have a history that goes back to the Middle…
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Do you have a favorite apron that you use for cooking or working on the farm or in the garden? Does it have many more uses besides protecting your clothes? Does it have a special…
Have you ever sat down at a potter’s wheel to experience what it’s like to shape clay with your own hands? A number of potters are continuing to pass on this ancient art and craft…
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Which would you love to learn how to make—an old-fashioned broom or handmade basket? This was the question we asked our farming friends last week. How exciting to hear so many responses and see a genuine…
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