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| MariaAZ |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 10:12:25 AM
I recently discovered this wonderful forum, and already feel right at home!
Ever since I was a teen, I wanted to own a piece of land and grow my own food. A neighbor gave me a copy of a book that was about subsistence farming on 5 acres of land (for the world of me I can't remember the name, I wish I still had it!) I even obtained a college degree in agriculture to forward the dream, but 20+ years later it is still a dream. I feel fortunate that my husband shares the same goals though. We'd love to buy some land now for when hubby retires in 8-10 years.
We live in the suburbs on a 6000 sqft lot, and we've decided to plan a micro-mini farm, maybe grow something to sell at the farmer's markets that are fairly common around here. |
| 18 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Libbie |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 2:24:48 PM
Hi, there, Maria! Welcome! I'm glad you found us, and I just know that you'll find this place to be just like a home to you. I can't wait to hear more about your micro-farm, too - it sounds like a great idea!
XOXO, Libbie
"All through the long winter, I dream of my garden. On the first day of spring, I dig my fingers deep into the soft earth. I can feel its energy, and my spirits soar..." - Helen Hayes |
| cinnamongirl |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 2:08:39 PM
Welcome to the farm!! |
| Alee |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 09:01:03 AM
Welcome Maria!
What are you planning on planting this year? I think selling at the Farmer’s Market is a great idea. Farmer’s Markets are so much fun. I have sold my homemade soap at ours before and I loved the atmosphere of being a vendor.
Alee
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| Mumof3 |
Posted - Apr 16 2007 : 06:31:45 AM
Welcome, Maria! I love the idea of your micro-mini farm. But in my mind, I see you with bushel baskets of miniature food! Tiny corn, teeny peas, itty-bitty brussel sprouts... :)
Glad you found us!
Karin
Wherever you go, there you are. |
| Nan |
Posted - Apr 15 2007 : 7:51:55 PM
WElocme from Colorado!
Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death.
Mame Dennis
(Aunite Mame) |
| MariaAZ |
Posted - Apr 12 2007 : 09:39:55 AM
Oh my gosh, Buttercup, that is exactly it!!!! Right now hubby and I are on an experimental "spending freeze" (not buying anything but food and necessities), but this book is going to be the first thing I buy when I have the opportunity :)
Thank you thank you thank you!!! |
| Buttercup |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 6:17:17 PM
Welcome!
So very glad you found us and hope you'll join right in and enjoy this wonderful place! I hope you are able to find that perfect place for you and your DH soon! I look forward to getting to know you better as I see you round the farm!
Hugz!
Talitha
PS the book you are talking about is maybe this one?
Five Acres and Independence
http://www.amazon.com/Five-Acres-Independence-Maurice-Kains/dp/0486209741/ref=pd_bbs_2/002-5295205-4077656?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1176340508&sr=8-2
Hope this helped! 
"If we could maintain the wonder of childhood and at the same time grasp the wisdom of age, what wonder,what wisdom,what life would be ours" |
| Maryjane Lee |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 4:37:49 PM
Welcome Maria! I just got back from a wonderful trip in Tombstone towing my little 1957 travel trailer! LOVE AZ! Looking forward to getting to know know! Hugs, Maryjane
A House Is A Home Where Love Dwells |
| blueroses |
Posted - Apr 11 2007 : 11:32:41 AM
Hi Maria,
So glad you joined us.
"You cannot find peace...by avoiding life."
Virginia Woolfe |
| Tina Michelle |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 2:31:46 PM
welcome aboard Maria!
~Seize the Day! Live, Love, Laugh~ |
| katmom |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 2:04:16 PM
Maria,
Welcome, Welcome, Welcome....you'll love it here.
>^..^< |
| Marybeth |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 1:36:30 PM
Welcome Maria. glad you found the forum and jumped right in. MB
www.strawberryhillsfarm.blogspot.com
www.day4plus.blogspot.com www.holyhouses-day4plus.blogspot.com
"Life may not be the party we hoped for...but while we are here we might as well dance!" |
| DeeDee |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 1:10:37 PM
Welcome from one new farmgirl to another. |
| junkjunkie |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 11:28:31 AM
Welcome, Maria! Nice to have you here! |
| Mikki |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 11:25:25 AM
Welcome Maria!!!!! So glad your here. You'll love it and meet a lot of wonderful farmgirls. Have a great day!
~~Blessings, Mikki Jo
http://burningmeadowsprings.blogspot.com/
http://strawberriesnapronstrings.blogspot.com/ |
| Bluewrenn |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 11:10:55 AM
Welcome!
My Homesteading Journal http://toomyvara.livejournal.com
My craft journal http://bluewrenn.livejournal.com
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| Bee Haven Maven |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 11:06:55 AM
Glad you've joined us, Maria! This is a wonderful place. Pull up a chair, pour a cup of tea and sit a spell......we have lots to talk about. Farming is a state of mind....Ive done it most of my 50 years, but just got the farm a couple years back. I'm not truly home til I've got the earth beneath my fingernails....know what I mean???
Keep Smiling.....Bev
Bee Haven Acres
http://beehavenacres.blogspot.com/ |
| Miss Bee Haven |
Posted - Apr 10 2007 : 10:20:41 AM
Welcome, Maria! It's great to have you join this forum. I think you'll find you have a lot in common with so many of us here.
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
