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Location: cottage grove, OR

Day Job: registration/scheduler

The Digs: Backyard, Containers

Crops: Basil, Blueberries, Broccoli, Carrots, Cherries, Corn, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green beans, Jalepeno Peppers, Kale, Lavender, Lettuce, Melons, Mint, Oregano, Peas, Pumpkins, Raspberries, Rosemary, Spinach, Squash, Strawberries, Sugar Snap Peas, Thyme, Tomatoes

Animals: Cats, Chickens, Dogs, , Bunnies

Why I'm Getting Dirty: to teach my children the importance of gardening while enjoying a slice of country in the city.

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Posted by: Cu'l Di'n (Sanctuary) Farm on April 22nd, 2012 at 03:37 pm
Hi!--From one chicken lover to another.

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Posted by: Cu'l Di'n (Sanctuary) Farm on April 22nd, 2012 at 03:37 pm
Hi!--From one chicken lover to another.

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Posted by: City Girl Garden on October 8th, 2011 at 05:28 pm
Congrats on being named Farmer of the Day! Hope you have a great day in the garden!

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Posted by: nick on October 8th, 2011 at 08:52 am
way to be a great mom!! there is SO much worth in passing our skills on to our children

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Posted by: Nebraska Dave on October 8th, 2011 at 06:53 am
Congrats on being farmer of the day.

I too have containers on the front patio and raised garden beds in the back yard.

Have a great farmer of the day.

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Posted by: Chris D on October 8th, 2011 at 06:17 am
Congratulations!

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Posted by: Groundbreaker on October 13th, 2010 at 06:54 pm
I posted progress pictures... ...my Summer labors... ...chicken yard with log-cabin style chicken coop... ...used rounded garden timbers for body and recycled playhouse roof for roof/lid... ...rain shelter on side with old mimosa limbs for perches... ...chicken yard built around fruit trees... ...fence edged with yellow lantana...

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Posted by: countrygirl615 on September 2nd, 2010 at 11:44 am
Such a good thought on how to enjoy the country without leaving the city. I grew up in the countryside, then moved to the city. I am slowly getting used to all the hub-bub there, but I'm going back soon. I hope you don't mind my oh-so-boring story! Beautiful chicken

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