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Keeping in Touch:  HHM/HM Henhouse Connection  |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
 Posted - Oct 02 2008 : 3:29:06 PM
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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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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Oct 05 2008 : 2:23:49 PM
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Regarding Hen House Topic ~Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Book Discussion~
I am good with reading two chapters at a time. It might be a good idea to do both books at the same time. I already had requested Gardening With Heirloom Seeds from my library and should have it this week.
So far, I have read the first chapter of Animal, Vegetable, Miracle.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 07:55:35 AM
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I am picking up Animal, Vegetable, Miracle from the library today. I can't wait to get started with it. Also will be getting Gardening with Heirlooms as well. I am one of those who likes to read more than one book at a time. So I will be alternating books.
"Love one another." |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 08:24:21 AM
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Dawn~I would love to participate in the Patchwork Pillow you are making. Is it just a 3x3 square? I haven't quilted before and am not sure what you would need. Could I have some guidance?
Is it going to be round robin or just send you our square?
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 06 2008 : 3:44:44 PM
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It can be a 3x3 peice of any fabric. You dont have to quilt anything.... If you want to embroider a word "grow, love, plant" you can. Or you can embroider "stems" with button flowers....
Maybe your good with photography and you could take a pic and copy it onto that iron on paper they have in the stores and embellish that.
Needle punching, felting, applique. It can be whatever you want it to be. Just make sure that it reflects who you are.....
I thought we'd do round robin, but I am more than happy to piece it together.
Here's what I thought I'd do.... for the center square I'm going to do redwork embroidery with "MJ's Heirloom Mavens". For my personal piece I thought I'd do some kind of photograph iron on.... Maybe a picture of a wreath on my barn, or a toad... or a chicken....
Feel free to email me if you need help!!
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 |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 07 2008 : 9:14:21 PM
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Okay. I've got the AVM book from the library. :) I can't wait to dig into it.
"Love one another." |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 07:39:36 AM
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Alright, Brenda! Adding you to the list right now 
God bless -
Karen ~ Chickherder & Farmgirl Sister #311 |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 2:44:15 PM
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Hi all, I posted in the henhouse when we are starting our HMBC. I went with one book, two chapters a week because earlier we all were feeling a bit overwhelmed with all our ideas, information, wants, goals, and etc. I don't want anyone feeling overwhelmed and drop out. If you want to read the second book, which is going to be Gardening with Heirloom Seeds by Lynn Coulter before we are done with AVM, that's fine. I usually get even more out of a book when I reread it. This second book is wonderful because it has room on the sideline to write in. It would be a terrific spot to post which seed you want and where you can get it from. If you can manage it, it would be great to have your own copy just so you can do that.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
"Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly." The Dalai Lama |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:38:38 AM
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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." |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 10:55:57 AM
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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 |
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Homespun Livin
True Blue Farmgirl
409 Posts
Brenda
Louisiana
USA
409 Posts |
Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 11:14:17 AM
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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." |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 07:28:11 AM
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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 |
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Annika
True Blue Farmgirl
5602 Posts
Annika
USA
5602 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 07:33:57 AM
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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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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 08:20:13 AM
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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 |
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Contrary Wife
True Blue Farmgirl
2164 Posts
Teresa Sue
Tekoa
WA
USA
2164 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 04:58:00 AM
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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 |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 2:00:32 PM
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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/ |
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 2:07:03 PM
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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 |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 4:09:29 PM
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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) |
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