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| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 3:29:06 PM
Save Our Seeds - Feed Our Future
This is the slogan of MJ's Heirloom Mavens. The Mavens made a decision early on to keep participation in this group open to all farmgirls who want to take steps to keep our food free from genetic engineering (GE, also known as GMO - genetically modified organisms) and to preserve non-GMO seeds from becoming extinct. Although we have a henhouse to help with organization, we realize that those who are not in the sisterhood would not be able to post comments there - although everyone can read the threads in the henhouse. This place was created to provide a connection for Honorary Heirloom Mavens (HHMs) to post their thoughts and comments.
NOTE: Please begin your comment with "Regarding Henhouse Topic ____________" (the name of the thread to which you're responding) and post away.
We look forward to hearing from all mavens here as we.............
SAVE OUR SEEDS - FEED OUR FUTURE
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Sep 08 2009 : 07:52:38 AM
Thanks Sandra!
Rene'Groom
Sister #185
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :)
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| Thistle Cove Farm |
Posted - Sep 07 2009 : 06:31:04 AM
Knowing this topic hasn't been updated in a while, I still wanted to let you know...if you're ever in the Meadowview, VA area (near Abingdon, VA), Barbara Kingsolver and her husband, Steve...but can't remember his last name...have a general store and restaurant. The store has all hand crafted by local, regional artisans and crafters and the store uses food that's local and regionally produced. Both are housed in old buildings with lots of character.
And, if you get that far...come across the mountain and visit me at Thistle Cove Farm -smile-.
Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
| Thistle Cove Farm |
Posted - Mar 17 2009 : 11:47:05 AM
? for your farmgirls re. Heirloom Mavens blog...would the owner of the blog, please, consider putting a Follower section on the blog? I'd like to follow and it'd be nice to have the Heirloom Maven blog follow me, and others, as it helps spread the word. I've had people visit followers of my blog and sign up for their blog; sorta like that old shampoo commercial -smile-. Actually, the reason I like having followers is I don't have to remember where to go because I enjoyed their blog. Remembering is becoming an impossibility anyway -smile.
And, how about an "about" on the Heirloom Mavens blog; there's really nothing there to show visitors what it's all about.
I'm not being negative, just trying to be helpful; sure hope it's taken thataway.
Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farm ~ God's blessings on you, yours and the work of your hands & heart ~
www.thistlecovefarm.com
www.thistlecovefarm.blogspot.com |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Jan 28 2009 : 4:07:46 PM
bump
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & KMW (Keeper of Maven Words)
Farmgirl Sister #311
"To own a little bit of ground, to scratch it with a hoe, to plant seeds and watch the renewal of life - this is the commonest delight of the race, the most satisfactory thing a man can do." Charles Dudley Warner |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 7:08:26 PM
No problem - just keep in mind you will probably have to talk me down at some point in the coming months:)
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 7:02:59 PM
whew! I am Breathing now.. Thanks..
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 6:21:09 PM
LOL Cheryl - don't worry about the learning curve, we can all learn from each other. I get overwhelmed easily but gardening to me is the most relaxing thing I can do - it is all a learning process, just try not to take it all on at once.
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" |
| K-Falls Farmgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 3:06:24 PM
oh man, I have soooooooooooo much to learn.I don't know where to begin.. Like my intentions are so good but I lack in how to even begin. I hope the book I just ordered will help. Last year was the first garden i have had in 23 years.. and I only gardened then to raise food for my family.. I never got this into all the education part. Yikes.. I need an interpretor I think...anyone speak Greek?
http://www.k-fallsfarmgirl.blogspot.com/
Come visit the barn at http://barndoorcreations.blogspot.com/
Cheryl #309
Farm girl sister
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Jan 03 2009 : 05:48:43 AM
Bump!
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Maven's Haven Editor
Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 7:33:03 PM
Dawn, I couldn't respond to your post for starter kit suggestions since it was on the bulletin board so I'm putting it here. This is the link to the page where Annika posted her beginner's pack ideas: http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/snitz/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=24908&whichpage=17
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| LivingWell4You |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 6:13:10 PM
Hey, Ruth, I put a post in the AVM HMBC thread earlier today. Just looked and there were no comments so I'm wondering if I jumped the gun. How do we do this, TS?
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
| marcy jo |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 4:09:29 PM
My DH doesnt like onions or tomatos and I love them both. He will eat it or burry it under horseradish or something. Sometimes I make things the way he likes just because. And most of the time I make things without telling him and he wouldnt know if there was something in there he didnt like!!!
Marcy #257
When I stand before God at the end of my life I hope that I would not have a bit of talent left and could say “I used everything You gave me”.(erma bombeck) |
| homemom |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:32:32 PM
Dawn~You're too funny!! He does it whatever I make without much complaining. It just bothers me when I know he doesn't like it.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 2:07:03 PM
I have a suggestion. The better lookin we get fgrom eatin good should be enough of a kick in the pants to get them to eat better! Better yet, let him make his own dinner! Just kidding. Make what you want and if he doesnt like it, he'll put cheese on it or smother it in ketchup!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| homemom |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 2:00:32 PM
Just wondering if anyone has started the discussion on the first two chapters for AVM~ I didn't know if I missed it.
**Badge Alert** I want to join in on the Farm Kitchen badge~is that the correct title?~ I will be keeping a journal. Teresa Sue can you add me to the list?
Dawn~Like you I have used Bisquick quite a bit.
Any suggestions for those of us whose hubands are not too happy with these changes and dont' want to participate in this new eating plan? My husband is a junk food lover. He has made some changes~no more soda and he drinks water.
Lillian~I would like some of the seeds that you offered in the "Seeds for the Taking" post in the henhouse. I don't have anything to trade. Could I send you some money instead. What do you have available, if any? I would really like the Jenny Melon.
This is all I remember for now. I will come back with more if I remember it.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 06:37:14 AM
not yet, am calling library today..... adding that to my list.....
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 04:58:00 AM
Okay, Dawn did you get your book?
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Badgebadger
MJ's Heirloom Mavens Bookclub Coordinator
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 08:20:13 AM
I know. I have already read the whole thing. I think it is a great book. I don't mind re-reading it as we go because I know I will get even more out of it.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| homemom |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 07:58:19 AM
I have been reading AVM. I love it. I also have Gardening with Heirlooms on hold at the library. I think I just need to pick it up.
I can't wait to start and hear what everyone else thinks.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
| Annika |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 07:33:57 AM
I'm having a terrible struggle not reading mine outright =) we WILL breeze through it.
Annika
Farmgirl & sister #13
Mud Hen Queen
MJ's Heirloom Maven's Librarian
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| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 07:28:11 AM
AVM has 20 chapters so we will breeze through it in 10 weeks, piece of cake.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| deeredawn |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:46:50 AM
ACK! I'm off to the library!
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
| Homespun Livin |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:14:17 AM
Thanks Teresa Sue,
I just happen to have both books that I got from the library. I may end up buying them, but I like to borrow them first to make sure it's worth spending the money on. I really think the Gardening with Heirloom book is worth it. It's a very nice book. I sometimes forget the henhouse has more info so thank you for the reminder. :)
"Love one another." |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:55:57 AM
Brenda we are starting Mon the 13th of October. We will read and discuss two chapters at a time for one week. Our second book will be Gardening with Heirloom Seeds by Lynn Coulter. Please take a peek in the henhouse for more info.
Warmly, and glad to have you!
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
| Homespun Livin |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:38:38 AM
WOW!!! This AVM book sings my song. :o) I'm liking it!! The library lets me keep it for 2 weeks and then I can renew it once. That should give me plenty of time to finish it. Thanks Karen for adding me to the list. :) When exactly do we get going on this officially?
"Love one another." |
