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Leaning Pole Ranch

Location:  Wilhoit, AZ

Day Job:  Vet Tech

The Digs:  Backyard, Containers, Front yard

Crops:  Basil, Bell Peppers, Carrots, Cucumbers, Garlic, Green beans, Jalepeno Peppers, Lavender, Lettuce, Melons, Mint, Oregano, Peas, Potatoes, Rosemary, Spinach, Squash, Thyme, Tomatoes, Turnips, onions,

Animals:  Goats, Rabbits, Livestock Guardian Dogs,

Why I'm Getting Dirty:  My husband (Ted), and I (Linda) are working toward self sufficency while trying to keep everything miniaturized. A trial and error method of growing our own vegies is in progress. Slowly we are figuring out what is working and what is not worth the effort! We also raise Nigerian Dwarf and Miniature Alpine dairy goats for dairy, meat, and show. A more recent endevor are the rabbits. In the beginning we tried large rabbits for meat, but are settling on miniature rabbits (Britannia Petites & Lionheads) for show. We so love our "country" life!

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  • Posted by: City Girl Garden on July 11th, 2011 at 06:13 pm

    Congrats on being named Farmer of the Day! Happy Gardening!

 
  • Posted by: Green Desert on July 11th, 2011 at 10:55 am

    Congratulations on being Farmer of the Day.

 
  • Posted by: Nebraska Dave on July 11th, 2011 at 10:37 am

    Congrats on being farmer of the day.

    There's just something about country living that soothes the soul. Isn't there?

    Have a great day in the garden.

 
  • Posted by: lissakevin on July 11th, 2011 at 10:01 am

    love the mini trial and error method! congrats on farmer of the day!

 
  • Posted by: Dutch Farm on July 11th, 2011 at 08:33 am

    Congratulations on being farmer of the day!

 
  • Posted by: Moonwater on July 8th, 2011 at 05:19 pm

    Hey love that picture! What a tiny goat! It must be easier to milk them, I'm glad that you are finding what works best for you! Good luck with your efforts!

 
  • Posted by: Moonwater on July 8th, 2011 at 05:19 pm

    Hey love that picture! What a tiny goat! It must be easier to milk them, I'm glad that you are finding what works best for you! Good luck with your efforts!

 
  • Posted by: Nebraska Dave on June 3rd, 2011 at 07:08 am

    I too have containers on the front patio and rasied garden beds in the backyard.

    Have a great Vet Tech day.

 
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  • Posted by: RachelCherie on May 8th, 2011 at 09:16 pm

    hello! your picture brings back memories of my childhood ~ driving to my family's Wickenburg farm with citrus groves, Arabian horses, and goats ; )I love my grandmas fresh made goats milk and cheese.

    good to meet you fellow az gardener!

 
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