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Today's Coop- Poke Salat and Poison Ivy

Posted By: Joycee

I'm battling a case of poison ivy on my hand this week after I got a little reckless planting some flowers. Our yard may be grass, but wander just a few steps to the edges and Mother Nature owns the land. The woods border our property in all directions and we foolishly made flower beds there.

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 6:58am

Today's Coop- Love of the Land

Posted By: Joycee

Can't you just hear the swing creaking and the screen door slamming in this wonderful painting by Duane Bryers? A trip over to the farm this week brought back that familiar "Home Sweet Home" feeling.

Thu, 05/03/2012 - 6:21am

Today's Coop- Fighting the Good Fight

Posted By: Joycee

I've been trying to get an early start each day, lots of things to do in the yard with Spring officially here. The biggest job In the Garden this week are weeds...

Thu, 04/26/2012 - 8:07am

Today's Coop- America's Farmers

Posted By: Joycee

Every week the people that work at your local Farmer's Co-op load grain, hay and supplies for the hardworking men and women who provide food for our nation.

Thu, 04/19/2012 - 7:16am

Today's Coop

Posted By: Joycee

One of the best things about going to the Farmer's Co-op is talking to your neighbors. If you live in a small town like me, it really is your neighbor you see!

Thu, 04/12/2012 - 7:09am

Today's Coop- Happy Easter!

Posted By: Joycee

My Grandpa took great pride in being a farmer. He was third generation, that seems to be the story of many of America's farmers.

Thu, 04/05/2012 - 7:41am

Today's Coop- Chicks, Bugs and Compost Cookies

Posted By: Joycee

The Dogwoods are in bloom all over Granny Mountain, that soaking rain and cool temperatures last week were just perfect for pushing the buds open, everywhere I look, something is popping out of the ground...

Thu, 03/29/2012 - 6:41am

Today's Coop- Bug Patrol

Posted By: Joycee

Wed, 03/21/2012 - 8:55pm

Today's Coop- Coop de Ville and Never Fail Dumplings

Posted By: Joycee

I love living in the country, even if it is a "planned neighborhood." We have many of the perks of country living; peace and quiet and our houses are spaced far enough apart that we don't feel like we are on "top of each other." Summertime days include crickets chirping, birds singing and if you

Thu, 03/15/2012 - 6:36am

Today's Coop-Easter Bunny Flowers

Posted By: Joycee

Put on your sunglasses, Mother Nature is bringing out her brightest colors to WOW us! Everywhere you look there are daffodils popping out of the ground.

Thu, 03/08/2012 - 5:56am

Today's Coop- Irish Pride

Posted By: Joycee

My Dad always liked to plant potatoes on his birthday in February, a little early but he wanted a "head start" on his neighbors! If you are of Irish decent, there's a certain amount of pride in putting the "eyes" in the ground and watching them sprout.

Thu, 03/01/2012 - 6:12pm

Today's Coop- Raised Bed Gardening

Posted By: Joycee

I think about it a lot, the farm that sets in Boone County... just an hour and a half away from me. It was home to my Mom and Dad, her parents, their parents and so on going back to 1860.

Thu, 02/23/2012 - 6:36am

Today's Coop- Spring Fever

Posted By: Joycee

I went by the Farmer's Co-Op last week and thumbed through the seed packets. Just in planning mode at this point, but it won't be long until Old Man Winter packs his bags and leaves our part of the country. Spring Time is just around the corner in all her green glory. I can't wait...

Wed, 02/15/2012 - 7:31am