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| sourjayne |
Posted - Mar 08 2004 : 4:46:10 PM
Hi there -- this is Sarah, one of the little worker bees at MaryJanesFarm. I've been busily getting this forum set up, due to the many requests from farmgirls like you! I'll be checking in to make sure everything is running smoothly. Let me know if you have any questions/comments. Thanks for stopping by!
No artificial sweeteners added. |
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| leenora |
Posted - Jun 12 2004 : 9:07:45 PM
Hi everyone! My name is Cindy and I am also a farmgirl at heart! Do they have a 12 step program for us? But wait! I want to stay a farmgirl! 
In the past I referred to myself as an "earth mother". I think that earth mother and farm girl are interchangeable tho.
I have 3 daughters. The eldest is 26 and in the airforce. The middle one is 22 and a young mom, and the youngest is 18 and a senior in h.s.
I homeschooled all 3 girls and am in my last yr. with the youngest. As they grew up I made their clothes, baked my own bread, gardened, (my husband does most of the gardening now), grew my own herbs and dabbled in making my own herbal remedies, quilted, sewed for my home, knit, made my own soap. I've always loved doing things the old way.
I am a young grandmother (46) O.K. some of you young women, 46 IS young and after raising my girls find myself as the caregiver for my little granddaughter since her mom has to work. I am loving it and feel blessed to be young enough to keep up with her. After all, there are women my age who actually give birth.
I was first exposed to MJF at Wal_Mart. Saw the mag on the newstand and was curious. I have always been attracted to "alternative type mags" When my girls were growing up "Mothering" was my favorite magazine. My husband is in the food production business and reads a lot of trade type magazines. I asked him if he had ever heard of MJF and he said that yes indeed he had.
I haven't purchased any of the food products yet, but as a backpacker I am anxious to try it and plan to purchase some before our next trip out.
Oh yes, we live in the Smokies in TN in a house that will be 100 yrs. old in 2008. I love the idea that my home has stood the test of time and has weathered all the strife that has occured in the world since 1908. It makes seem like all the more of a haven from the world. |
| jhgris |
Posted - Jun 08 2004 : 05:42:57 AM
Dear MaryJaneFarm Readers,
What a wonderful forum. We must have "farmgirl" genes (no pun intended) in all of us I believe. Even at 7,000' elevation, I struggle to winter chickens at
-30F with 5 foot snowdrifts around the barn, and grow a garden from June to August. It is a challenge, but life is an adventure. I also home school my daughter, and telecommute for work (from my computer). The chickens and the garden connect me with my roots, and keep me grounded. My mother use to have a pet chicken that rode on the handlebars of her bicycle in MO. My grandmother taught me how to garden and can fruits and veggies. I have brought these things now to my daughter, and added hunting and fishing! It's in our jeans.
Thanks MaryJane. High Altitude Gardener
High Altitude Gardener |
| NancyOH |
Posted - May 31 2004 : 7:00:03 PM
Hello all! I am a farmgirl at heart as well. I've lived in an apartment the last few years & am finally back in a house of my own. Yea! We have a good-sized 'city lot' so I've been working at getting the back section of the lot in shape & planted. Sad that developers strip off the topsoil, build the house, then leave you with clay to work with. *sigh* We had 20 cubic yards of topsoil/compost delivered - what a fun weekend that was. Anyway ... I've just started reading through the threads - I absolutely love the magazine & am fascinated, reading all written here.
One day, I won't live in a city - we'll have our place out in the boonies & I'll play in the dirt every single solitary day.
Nancy |
| jpbluesky |
Posted - May 31 2004 : 2:48:29 PM
I am a farmgirl at heart. I have tried to be a career woman, but the authentic love of things created by hand, and the wonder of watching a garden grow, and the love of children and grandchildren have come first, no matter how hard I tried to be otherwise.
I know that many have made a career of these homemade and farmgirl things, like Maryjane! I would love to do that too. I am so glad to have found the magazine and this website and this forum. Gosh, there are a lot of farmgirls out there like me!
Love it! Jeannie |
| ElizArtist |
Posted - May 29 2004 : 3:13:58 PM
Hi Michele, Glad you joined the group, there are a few of us spinners here and some posts under stitching room I think. I would like to hear more about dyeing wool with plant dyes from you.
Elizabeth
joyously dancing through life |
| westernhorse51 |
Posted - May 29 2004 : 07:56:21 AM
Hi, My name is Michele and this is my first posting. I have been reading Maryjanes Magazine since the first issue. I am a handspinner, I dye my wool w/ natural plants & started rughooking. At 52 years old, I am getting closer to my goal of a couple of acres for a few sheep, a few chickens & a horse. Love to hear from farmgirls at heart. westernhorse51@aol.com |
| angie |
Posted - May 28 2004 : 08:06:48 AM
Hello! So glad to find this group! I love Mary Jane's Farm! We (me, dh and 3 dd's) currently live smack in the middle of a subdivision so I'm doing what I can...gardening, drying, freezing and the such. I'm really into herbs (medicinal and culinary). I would love to find my little piece of heaven farm someday. We lived in a very small town (about 300 people) before moving here but we only had about 1/2 acre. It was great though because I lived around lots of great farms. There were sheep just down the street. We got to watch them being sheered each year. We moved closer to my dh's work because of a promotion and him needing to be closer. We homeschool and would love to farm as a part of our learning. Anywho, I live out my farm through others (like Mary Jane and you gals) right now! Hope to be there someday! Nice to meet everyone!
farmgirl wannabe
gettin' done what can be
waiting for the day it will be...my very own farm! |
| lforester54 |
Posted - May 28 2004 : 07:05:16 AM
 Hi all! I am a retired homebirth midwife and continuing artist. I love gardening, but arthritis has ruined my knees. I get out there as much as I can anyway. And I'm a big reader, too. I am so glad to have found this place, like others who have a hard time finding like-minded folks to chat with. I am probably not as 'hard core' as some, but I am finding this way of life (farm) very satisfying and peaceful. 
I am planning to build a labyrinth on the property soon. We live on a merrain (where the ice age glacier ended) so we have tons of great rocks to use for it.
Can't wait to hear from other seekers.
Eve was framed! |
| amber |
Posted - May 24 2004 : 09:48:28 AM
Hello everybody! One of the words that keeps coming up as I read the magazine and peruse the website is "connection." It's hard to find likeminded people in my community--people who understand the appeal of getting one's hands dirty and living close to the source--or even of eating a tomato that's been fully ripened. Most people are mainly just into getting everything as cheaply as possible. That's why it's so wonderful to find a connection with the Mary Janes Farm community--not everyone is actually a farmer, but we're all interested in healthy, nonpoisonous, soulful, authentic living. There's a lot of agriculture here in the Northern Sacramento Valley, but not a lot of interest in environmentally healthier ways of doing it. I'm currently working to transition to more of an organic existence (you happened to meet up with me at a big life crossroads), and you can bet I'm spreading the word about the Mary Janes Farm philosophy!
I'm involved in the Premiere Tour and am mailing it off to the next person today (yes, I may have kept it a day or two longer than I was supposed to--sorry, Lori!). I can't wait to see what other people add to the journal. What a great way to connect with and encourage each other in our pursuits!
Thanks to you all. Hope to get to know more of you farmfolks out there.
Amber |
| Paula J. |
Posted - May 21 2004 : 09:13:08 AM
Welcome! Would love to hear more about what you do, and the type of writing you do, as well. I'm a former writer/public relations person, now happily involved in bodywork and massage for humans and dogs -- no more time sheets for me!
:)
Paula J.
Paula J.
Collinsville, OK
dragonflybodywork@earthlink.net |
| ecogal |
Posted - May 19 2004 : 10:01:26 AM
I'm writing from The Farm at South Mountain in Phoenix, a place that's similar to Mary Jane's Farm but probably smaller. Our operations include an organic farm and farmers market, antique shop, gift shop, three restaurants and special events hosting. There's also a dwelling here and I'm one of the roomies. I'm a writer and editor and a former director of conservation organizations. I'd love some farm girl pen pals. I just received the premiere issue in the mail yesterday and will be passing it along to Carol in Colorado next. Good job, ladies! |
| jamie |
Posted - May 14 2004 : 2:14:48 PM
Hi everyone! This is my first posting but probably my 100th time to the website. I love reading about MaryJane's life and all that she stands for. She has renewed an inner voice in me and I am grateful. I look forward to conversing and getting to know all of you fellow farmgals.
, Jamie |
| flutterby |
Posted - May 09 2004 : 6:36:56 PM
Hey Farmgirls,
I'm Pat in North Carolina. Starting over after 19 years of marriage on 1.5 acreas with my daughter, nephew, one kitty and my son's dog (until he gets his business up and running). I have peas, tomatoes, squash, cucumbers, okra and a variety of herbs coming up in my new garden. Question- what's the best organic fertilizer to use on this type of produce?
Big thanks! |
| HiDez Gal |
Posted - Apr 25 2004 : 7:00:58 PM
Hi Moon,
Thought you might like to check out this website. I believe this couple lives in the Pasadena area and it is amazing what they are doing right in the city. http://pathtofreedom.com/ |
| Moon |
Posted - Apr 24 2004 : 5:52:53 PM
Hi, everyone!
I'm happy to find this forum. I live in Los Angeles and seem to know no other people who are interested in natural living and self-sufficient homesteading, like me. I paint and write and am working on setting up a small quilt company that makes reproduction historical quilts. I'm very interested in potentially buying some land and moving to Georgia, North Carolina, or possibly Vermont and would love to talk to any farmgirls from those areas if there are any!
~Moon
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| n/a |
Posted - Apr 16 2004 : 09:21:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Paula J.
Welcome! Where in Florida do you live? We travel there several times a year to visit the in-laws. They have a home in Destin. Love the weather, hate the soil! I enjoy visiting, but it would certainly be a change, imo.
Best,
pj
Paula J.
Collinsville, OK
dragonflybodywork@earthlink.net
We live in New Port Richey - somewhat different from northern Florida. The soil is poor - everything needs a boost - we have to put up with salt air and sand and then find plants that can tolerate the heat of the summer! |
| Paula J. |
Posted - Apr 16 2004 : 05:22:45 AM
Welcome! Where in Florida do you live? We travel there several times a year to visit the in-laws. They have a home in Destin. Love the weather, hate the soil! I enjoy visiting, but it would certainly be a change, imo.
Best,
pj
Paula J.
Collinsville, OK
dragonflybodywork@earthlink.net |
| n/a |
Posted - Apr 16 2004 : 04:31:11 AM
Hi - My husband and I live in Florida. What a challenge it has been since growing up and living in Minnesota for most of my life. My husband is from Pennsylvania. We both have been here for six years and finally are finding gardening things that "work" in Florida sand and dry times! We have two lovebirds, Harry and Louise, and one cat, Q.T. who is the queen of the house. We enjoy gardening, music, knitting plus many other interests. We are grateful for this opportunity of the forum and hope to correspond and find new ideas. |
| Paula J. |
Posted - Apr 07 2004 : 08:51:41 AM
Hi, all, I'm new to this forum and just finished reading the most recent issue of the magazine, which I found at the local Wild Oats Market. Also just placed a (huge) product order in the hopes it can help make life a little less hectic. We just moved from suburban Tulsa (OK) to rural Collinsville (OK), although I'm still driving my children to their old school to finish out the year. That's adding to the stress at the moment, and I'm having second thoughts about this move ... Too late now, though!
We have one acre. Doubt I'll get a garden in this year, as we need to work out the landscape/garden plans. Luckily, the farmer's market opens just down the street from my job this Saturday. Yeah!
I do therapeutic bodywork and massage therapy. It's my "return" to simpler living after 20 years in public relations, event planning, and crisis management. I work parttime in a salon/spa, but am fervently hoping to develop my own private clients, so I can be closer to home, kids, and dog -- AND can keep more of what I make.
I guess that's it for now. I seriously need to unpack some boxes, and clean out the freezer, as we have beef coming on Friday and I have nowhere to put 147 pounds!
Best,
Paula J.
on the prairie in Oklahoma!
Paula J.
Collinsville, OK
dragonflybodywork@earthlink.net |
| Kim |
Posted - Mar 31 2004 : 3:45:12 PM
Hi, Everyone!
I'm Kim and I am a big fan of MaryJane's Farm. I love antiques and living in the counrty here in Hinckley Illinois. My BF and I live on one acre and our "daughter" is Emma (Golden Retriever).
I would love to correspond with other "farm girls at heart" through this forum or through regular e-mail. I enjoy reading and cooking and am looking to change over to a more organic lifestyle. I would like to do more canning this summer. I collect Chickens & Roosters (not live ones, though it would be fun).
Send me a line!
Kim
farmer@heart |
| treasa |
Posted - Mar 26 2004 : 08:46:16 AM
greetings from sunny north carolina!
i'm theresa, and my husband and i are leasing (um, yeah...borrowing) about 4 acres for organic produce/cut flowers and a cover crop. looking forward to our second year at the farmer's market late next month, and hoping to buy a place sometime in the next year or so.
i'm also working on a website for our "farm". fairly new to the whole farming vibe, but learning a lot as we go along.
thanks for putting so much work into the forum, sourjayne.
happy friday. |
| ElizArtist |
Posted - Mar 25 2004 : 11:01:26 AM
Hi Everyone,
My name is Elizabeth and I'm a farm girl at heart. I call my little suburban L.A. back yard "Lizzy's Farm", my husband seems to find me amusing. I have a garden, chickens, dogs, rabbits, four grown kids, two tiny granddaughters and like to paint, spin, weave, knit , do anything crafty, belly & hula dance, am into doing lots of spiritual work on myself especially with woman's circles and dream circles. I try to stay home as much as possible and get stuff done. I guess that's it,. Nice to meet you!
Elizabeth |
| Juliekay |
Posted - Mar 25 2004 : 10:44:03 AM
Hi everyone,
My name is Julie and my boyfriend and I plan on moving to SE oklahoma within a few years. We would like to buy a small farm for mostly subsistence farming, as he would like to continue his successful consulting career from a more relaxed area(we are currently in chicago). This would enable us also to become more financially independent.
While I am used to doing things like cooking from scratch without a lot of fake ingredients, there are other things I need to learn, like how to sew, and how to grow food.
Looking forward to learning a lot from you girls.
Julie |
| miss_alaineus |
Posted - Mar 24 2004 : 10:32:22 PM
Hi Everyone. Great to see this forum! I am a farmgirl from Central Illinois who busies herself with raising my brood, tending the garden, and riding herd on the critters.
Question: Why are there over 80 viewings of the Welcome Forum and only a handful of postings? Come on people, don't be shy!
-- Lisa
Gardener, Lover of books, Appreciator of great art, Mother of fabulous children! |
| designercowgirl |
Posted - Mar 17 2004 : 2:59:46 PM
Hi All--It's great to find the magazine and website. A place for kindred spirits! I am an interior designer during the work day and cowgirl otherwise. I plan on leaving the big city and moving to South Dakota in the next year-can't wait. I'm starting a line of table lamps and indoor fountains. I look forward to meeting friends here--take care and happy trails...LeeAnne |
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