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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
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 Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 06:17:19 AM
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Hey everyone. My name is Lillie and I'm new to the Farmgirl Connection, but from what I've seen and read so far I know I'm going to love it!
I live in a small town in a rural setting where farms abound. My husband and I don't live on a farm just yet but we'd like to in the near future.
As far as live stock go, well, we have two small dogs, use to have a fish, but he went on to a better place.
I'll be planting a square box garden this year and I was wondering if there was anyone else out there that has planted one. I'm pretty new at this but my heart is really into it. I want to be as green as Kermit the frog.
As a child I remember my dad always having a huge garden every year, I loved it.
Well whatever advice anyone could share with me I'd really appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Lillie
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 06:30:26 AM
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Welcome, Lillie! It sounds like you've found the perfect place and we're so happy you're here. Since you're interested in gardening, why don't you hop down a thread in this forum to the Danger of Extinction thread. We're all about heirloom gardening and Rene' (prosserfarmgirl) is going to do square foot gardening this year so you have a lot in common already. Also check out the garden gate forum if you haven't yet.
My dad would have made a living from his garden if he could. He had big gardens even while he worked a full time job. The day he retired he took my mom out to eat, came home, changed clothes and finally got to devote every day to what he loved doing - farming.
Oh yea, click on the Henhouses forum and look for MJ's Heirloom Mavens. You won't be able to post in the henhouse until you're in the sisterhood but you can read to heart's content. There's a wealth of information there.
Welcome home!
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 |
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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 07:06:15 AM
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Dear Karen,
Thank you so much. I'll do as you've suggested. Heirloom gardening, sounds wonderful. Back yard/farm land, here I come!
God bless |
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Sitnalta
True Blue Farmgirl
4208 Posts
Jessica
NJ
USA
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Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 08:53:03 AM
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Hi Lillie,
Hello from Jersey! Looks like you've definitly got the heart of a farmgirl! So glad you are joining in!!
hugs
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
Life should NOT be a jounrey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, latte in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming. "WOOHOO, what a ride!"
Stop by my blog for a visit www.messiejessie2.blogspot.com |
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dkelewae
True Blue Farmgirl
1310 Posts
Diana
Saint Peters
MO
USA
1310 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 09:20:59 AM
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Welcome Lillie! We're so glad to have you here with us :)
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
Country Girl trapped in the city!
http://farmgirldreams.blogspot.com/ |
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jpbluesky
True Blue Farmgirl
6066 Posts
Jeannie
Florida
USA
6066 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 09:36:44 AM
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Welcome Lillie. I have loved the name Lillie. Hope you enjoy being here, and I look forward to hearing more about your box garden. I have several small gardens around our property, some raised some not. I love having fresh veggies! You will too!
Farmgirl Sister # 31
www.blueskyjeannie.blogspot.com
Psalm 51: 10-13 |
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RuralSuburbia
True Blue Farmgirl
251 Posts
Leslie
Northern CA
USA
251 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 10:14:29 AM
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Hi! I too live in farm area, but not on a farm. I'm planning a backyard garden as well using raised boxes that hubby had better get to building...so we can share our tips as we go! Glad that you're here!
*I've got stars in my eyes and exactly $1 in my pocket!* |
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Ingrid
True Blue Farmgirl
432 Posts
Ingrid
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 12:49:04 PM
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Hi Lillie
Welcome. I'm only been around a couple weeks but love it. Box garden sounds great and also tomatoes and vine veggies can grow in hanging baskets, that sort of thing. Have fun.
Ingrid |
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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 5:00:43 PM
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Wow!
All you ladies are so wonderful! I feel so welcomed. I have truly found kindred spirits in all of you. I love the farm way of life, simplicity is such a blessing. Snow is melting here in Oklahoma, I can't wait to get my hands in the dirt. Thank you all for being so warm and sweet, but that's how we farm girls are, aren't we? Yup, that's right.
Lillie
God bless |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 5:24:05 PM
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Lillie, you sound like a farmgirl who's been here for years. You've got the spirit alright!
Leslie and Ingrid, welcome to you too! It sounds like we're going to have a wonderful time gardening together this year.
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 |
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rabbithorns
True Blue Farmgirl
544 Posts
Allison
Fort Scott
KS
USA
544 Posts |
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ruralfarmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
4309 Posts
Rene'
Prosser
WA
USA
4309 Posts |
Posted - Jan 30 2009 : 9:16:36 PM
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Hi Lillie,
Welcome. I too love gardening. As Karen said I am doing alot with SQ Ft gardening. I have read and re-read (and re-read) Mel Barthalomew's book and I just love it, and think it is the way that EVERYONE who wants to grow a garden can.. Anyway, welcome!
Rene~Prosser Farmgirl #185
http://farmchicksfarm.blogspot.com/
Circumstances made us FRIENDS; MaryJane's has made us SISTERS :) |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 08:51:16 AM
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Hi Lillie, you are going to have a great time here! There are so many wonderful farmgirls and always something going on!!!
Marcy #257
http://marcyjosmarket.blogspot.com |
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Meadowflower
Farmgirl in Training
25 Posts
Lisa
Harrisburg
Pa
USA
25 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 2:59:54 PM
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Hi Lillie, I like you're name - it's cute!
Well I'm pretty new here too. Happy to have you with us!
*~Lisa~*
My farmish blog: http://meadowflowerfarm.blogspot.com/ |
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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Feb 02 2009 : 5:52:31 PM
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You ladies are the best! I feel like a seed planted in the midst of beautiful roses.
Lillie
God bless |
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LivingWell4You
True Blue Farmgirl
1411 Posts
Karen
Hillsboro
MO
USA
1411 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 05:38:39 AM
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Awwwwwwwwwwwww!
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 |
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homemom
True Blue Farmgirl
1593 Posts
Ruth
Warwick
RI
USA
1593 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 07:16:42 AM
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Hi! Lillie~
Welcome. I don't live on a farm yet either but that is where my heart is. I do garden and am trying to plant a larger garden this year. We did a box garden last year. I was a little over zealous and put too much in it. Live and Learn. I suggest the Square Foot Gardening book by Mel Bartholomew (I think). It's a great book for box gardens if you can get a copy. I borrowed mine from the library probably ten times.
You will enjoy it here.
Ruth
Living the farm life in my heart.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/Ruth
http://farmgirlinmyheart.blogspot.com/ |
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K-Falls Farmgirl
Chapter Leader
2096 Posts
Cheryl
Klamath Falls
Oregon
USA
2096 Posts |
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Lainey
True Blue Farmgirl
2401 Posts
Elaine
Waco
Kentucky
USA
2401 Posts |
Posted - Feb 03 2009 : 10:12:26 AM
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Welcome Lillie! I'm in Kentucky, we live on a few acres and raise a garden and tend to an orchard. We have some dogs and some peafowl. Not exactly a farm just yet but enough to keep us busy. It's nice to meet you here and I look forward to getting to know you better.
Farmgirl Sister #25
http://countrygirldreams.blogspot.com/
An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.' |
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cheryl sisk
Farmgirl in Training
18 Posts
cheryl
darien
wi
USA
18 Posts |
Posted - Feb 12 2009 : 6:13:25 PM
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| Hi Lillie what a nice saying glad to meet you this is a great place to be lots of good info the woman here are the best and well help any they can true farm girls |
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lacisne88
True Blue Farmgirl
1181 Posts
Chelsey
Lake Stevens
Washington
USA
1181 Posts |
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CalicoCat
True Blue Farmgirl
82 Posts
April
Oakland County
MI
USA
82 Posts |
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savanna
Farmgirl in Training
21 Posts
rita
cisco
texas
USA
21 Posts |
Posted - Feb 22 2009 : 4:35:48 PM
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Hi Lillie. glad your home , I just found home myself a couple of weeks ago. So glad I picked up a The FEB/March Mary jane Farm Mag and found out were my home was. This is a little piece of heaven finding all these farm girls.
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lilliesfarm
Farmgirl in Training
43 Posts
Lillie
Jones
OK
USA
43 Posts |
Posted - Mar 07 2009 : 10:24:57 PM
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Once again ladies, I want to thank you all for being so warm. Your welcomes have been wonderful. I feel as though I have found a family of sisters that can take me under their wings and teach me so much. What a great way to learn.
Someday I hope to earn my wings, as all of you have.
Thank you so much.
Lillie
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