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| greengategardener |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 11:32:12 AM
Hello,
I'm new to the Farmgirl connection after just being introduced to Mary Jane and her book. Like many of you, I'm a farmgirl at heart and when I saw a story on our local news about Mary Jane and her book signing here in my hometown I did the most spontaneous thing I've done in a while. I walked away from the stove where I was preparing dinner, left my husband a note , got in my car and headed to the book signing. Since then, (4 days ago) I've devoured her book and have a renewed sense of excitement about my future plans for my own business.
I look forward to chatting with you all soon.
GreenGate Gardener
"To cultivate a garden is to walk with God."
-Christian Nestell Bovee |
| 19 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| lacisne88 |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 6:49:04 PM
Hi Jana! It's great to hear how you found out about MJ :) I hope you enjoy it on the forum as much as reading her books.
Chelsey
Farmgirl Sister #283
http://farmgirlpleasures.blogspot.com/
http://aminiatureworld.blogspot.com/ |
| 1930sgirl |
Posted - Aug 19 2009 : 4:43:05 PM
Hi and Welcome, Jana(love your name!)
I'm looking forward to getting to know you too.
Joyce |
| Julia |
Posted - Aug 18 2009 : 9:54:21 PM
Welcome to you both!
Jana, good luck on your business venture!
Hey, Shirley, we're neighbors!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
#440
http://www.myfeetaredirty.blogspot.com/ |
| laurzgot |
Posted - Aug 17 2009 : 4:41:24 PM
Welcome Jana and Shirly. Great to have you'LL here. You'll love it here. Since I have joined a while back I have to gone on the forum everyday it's an obbession of mine.
Laurie
suburban countrygirl at heart |
| MeadowCrone |
Posted - Aug 17 2009 : 11:38:17 AM
Jana, which types of herbs are you wanting to focus on, in your herb nursery business?
Gratefully living on the "fat of the land". |
| 4HMom |
Posted - Aug 16 2009 : 8:58:22 PM
Welcome!
Shirley, we have a corgi too! We've always been "big" dog folks, so were a bit aprehensive when my dad gave my DD one for her 13th bday. Now we're hooked on the breed! They're "big" dogs, just with short legs!
Jana, aren't hens wonderful?!!? If your neighbors notice, just "buy" them off with a dozen eggs!
Stephanie...good luck with your writing class.
You gals will love it here!
"Be the change you want to see in the world" -Gandhi |
| Tapestry |
Posted - Aug 16 2009 : 8:10:43 PM
Hi Jana, Shirley and Stephanie and welcome to the MJF forum! So happy you found us and very happy to meet you all.
Happy farmgirl sister #353
Look for rainbows instead of mud puddles
http://www.Tapestry2u.Etsy.com
http://tapestrysimaginings.blogspot.com/ |
| Bonnie Ellis |
Posted - Aug 16 2009 : 10:34:55 AM
Stephanie: I love to crazy quilt too, I know some good websites if you are interested.
Bonnie Ellis, Minnesota
grandmother and orphan farmgirl |
| queenofdreams |
Posted - Jul 27 2005 : 9:41:17 PM
Hey there Jana and Shirley,
I live on 40 acres in Buckatunna, Mississippi..it's on the edge of the DeSoto Forest. (South Central Mississippi). Shirley, I would love to have some Alpacas one day. My dairy goats will probably go into a tail spin at the sight of one though...LOL Sounds like you have a full life and that is wonderful.
Jana, congrats on your article being published...which publication is it in? I would love to read it and say...."I know that lady" :o) Sounds like you have a good start on your business. I know you will have a wonderful Herb Garden Farm on day...Just grow everything you can right where you are today. Today is the most important day of your life :o)
I design and sew One of a kind and limited edition ladies accessories, Purses inspired by the 1940's & 1950's designs, Tunics, Ponchos, Ribbon Flower pins, Dream pillows, etc. I use my vintage fabric collection that has taken over my home :o) I am also starting a business...My label name is "Dream Kingdom", Creations for the Journey.
I have been writing fantasy stories about my goats, cats, dogs for a few years now. That is when "Dream Kingdom" was born :o) I know nothing about the "right way" to write anything. I discovered on BarnesandNobles.com that they offer Free Online classes. I am registered for one that starts August 1st. It is " Writing Sciene Fiction and Fantasy". I excited to be taking this...I know I will learn how to develop what I have started.
Hope to hear from y'all soon!
Blessings, Stephanie
Queen of Dreams at Dream Kingdom
"Farmgirl in the woods of Dream Kingdom... where she is inspired by nature, her dairy goats, sewing with her vintage fabrics and following an imagination that is destined to set her free!" |
| Eileen |
Posted - Jul 27 2005 : 12:21:11 PM
Hi Jana nd Shirley,
A great big welcome to you from another western Washatonian. I live and have my farm and business in Quilcene looking at Walker mountain from my property right on the edge of the olympic rain forest. I have started up a farm girl chapter here I have dubbed "Great Farm Gals of the Olympic Peninsula" which is up for discussion as soon as I have more members.
Jana I love the names you have given to your Rhode Island reds! I have named my two RIRs "Cinnamon and Brown Sugar" but then we also have a blue cochin named Grey Light, 2 barred rocks named Granite and Star Twinkling 2 buff orphingtons named Long Feather and Short Tail and two americaunas named Candie and Cookie, a version of aracana. I was babysitting a little first grade girl when they were just 4 weeks old and she named them for me.
Any way, welcome on board!
Eileen
songbird; singing joy to the earth |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 27 2005 : 09:15:33 AM
Hi Shirley...welcome! Yay..another spinner and soapmaker..there are several of us here!!
I am glad you found us!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
| QuiltingQueen |
Posted - Jul 27 2005 : 05:19:05 AM
Welcome Shirley!
I have never been to Washington, but a view of Mt. Rainier peeking or peaking over the treetops each morning sounds wonderful! So does your farm with all the animals and family. Wow! I'm so glad you've decided to join in. Hey, you might also want to check out the Sisterhood of the Travelling Art topic in the Barter section. We are having a lot of fun sending and receiving snail mail. If you'd like to participate, that'd be another fun way you can join in if you want. Have a great day!
Jane |
| Shirley |
Posted - Jul 26 2005 : 11:36:42 PM
Hi Everyone,
I finally got got on here.Tried a bunch of times, and with the help of someone at MaryJanes, here I am.
I had a horse and goat,rabbits when I was growing up. Then married a city boy( changed him to a farmboy) and we moved to 10 acres where we now have Llamas,sheep, alpacas,doves,chickens and have had about every kind of farm animal there is over the years.
I spin,make baskets,make soap,crazy quilt,bead dolls, yada yada
Been married 30 years, have 3 kids,7 grandchildren, and 2 corgi dogs that are very interesting.:)
Love being outdoors, and growing flowers and gardening
Shirley in Olympia,Wa where Mt Rainier peaks over the tree tops each morning |
| shepherdess |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 9:43:41 PM
Welcome Jana
This is a wonder ful place to be.
Farm Girl from Western Washington
" From sheep to handspun " |
| greengategardener |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 6:46:04 PM
My business is called Green Gate Garden & Gifts. I am a floral designer, garden designer, and nurseryman. Right now I also make gift baskets. Some floral, some gourmet food, and themed baskets. Eventually, I would like to be able to earn a living with a little herb farm of my own. I am just waiting to have a piece of land of my own. For now I live in a surburban subdivision on .25 acre with my family, my cat, 2 rabbits and Ophelia and Corneilia.(My Rhode Island Red Chickens that I'm hoping the neighbors haven't noticed.)Oh Yea,I'm also a freelance writer. I just had my first article printed in a gardening publication. Too exciting. Thanks for asking!
Janaquote:
Originally posted by connio
 Hey Farmgirls
Welcome Jana
I just loved your story of "racing" to the book signing.... What kind of business are you starting?
Connie
cozycottage
"To cultivate a garden is to walk with God."
-Christian Nestell Bovee |
| Aunt Jenny |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 2:20:37 PM
Welcome Jana..my kind of gal..knows what is important!!
Jenny in Utah
The best things in life arn't things! |
| ThymeForEweFarm |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 1:42:29 PM
Welcome Jana! And good for you on being so spontaneous. Spontaniety makes life much more fun.
Robin
Thyme For Ewe Farm
www.thymeforewe.com |
| connio |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 1:22:37 PM
Hey Farmgirls
Welcome Jana
I just loved your story of "racing" to the book signing.... What kind of business are you starting?
Connie
cozycottage |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - Jul 02 2005 : 12:19:07 PM
Welcome Greengategardener - Guess you remembered to turn off the stove, huh? :)
Glad to have you here.
jpbluesky
Heartland girl |
