March | 2012 | Raising Jane

We’ve all heard how important it is to eat a diet high in roughage. Likewise, “roughaging” (spending time outdoors) is essential to our mental health. Even if it’s a settee on the porch, we need it, gotta have it. I aim to be the reason you pulled your bedding out the back door last night.

Out – post!

Posted on March 30, 2012 by maryjane

Hey Tommy, thanks for your kind letter and awesome CD. The photo of you in Ireland rocks! My line of organic backpacking food is what started it all, and I am proud to say we are still mixing, packaging, and shipping it out right here on the farm.

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Laurie Dimino says:

March 30, 2012 at 4:40 am

How cool is that?
You see MaryJane, you really DO make a difference in so many peoples lives! Thank you again!
Farmgirl Hugs,
Laurie

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we’re springin’

Posted on March 28, 2012 by maryjane

The lettuce is peaking, or peeking (o_o),
depending on how you see things.

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Joan N. says:

March 28, 2012 at 1:03 pm

My DH went crazy and planted tomatoes in our garden already. He has them covered with buckets and they look amazing! Crazy man loves tomatoes.

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Snowy Spring

Posted on March 23, 2012 by maryjane

With the first day of spring comes … snow?? All of our new little cow babes are ready to frolic in warm and grassy fields. Poor little sweethearts will just have to wait a little longer …

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Laurie Dimino says:

March 23, 2012 at 4:17 am

Love the pictures MaryJane! They definately say “Winter”, and are beautiful, but I am sure that everyone including you, are ready for a “real” Spring. Here in New York, we have been having crazy weather in the opposite way. It has been in the 70’s, just about all week! Mother Nature is certainly keeping us all on our toes. Thanks again for always starting my day off with your “Farmgirl Photo of the Day”. I love when I “power up” the computer and see just what the day’s photo will reveal!
Hugs,
Laurie

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photo-of-the-day

Posted on March 16, 2012 by maryjane

drMolly says:

March 16, 2012 at 9:23 am

Now I really like that photo – makes me wish I was at home ‘being’ instead of here ‘working’

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photo-of-the-day

Posted on March 15, 2012 by maryjane

"Auntie" says:

March 15, 2012 at 5:04 am

Yummmmmmmmmmm…

This pic could be titled: Waiting for Summer!

“Love and a cottage” is an age-old dream.

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glamping mailroom

Posted on March 15, 2012 by maryjane

More National Glamping Weekend bumper sticker requests have been flooding in this week.

Check out today’s pile …

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Betty Stone says:

March 16, 2012 at 7:50 am

And many thanks to the rural carriers that deliver those letters.

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- MaryJane says:
  
  March 16, 2012 at 8:11 am
  
  Yes!!!! Rural mail carriers are our friends!
  
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  - Ava thurman says:
    
    April 15, 2013 at 8:20 pm
    
    We try!!!! It’s nice to know someone knows we are out here. Most think of city carriers when talking about letter carriers. Thank you. Ava, route 2, 90.5 miles, stopping 458 times a day.
    
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photo-of-the-day

Posted on March 13, 2012 by maryjane

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Have you heard of a food forest?

Posted on March 12, 2012 by maryjane

There’s a new term tickling the ears of gardeners this spring:

“food forest.”

Tantalizing?

I think yes.

Savor it with me: food forest

It has an intriguing ring to it. When I heard it, I couldn’t help but …

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Amping Up for Glamping

Posted on March 8, 2012 by maryjane

We launched our new glamping website last week. Every day since then, we’ve had a six-inch stack of requests for one of our free bumper stickers. Now I’m …

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Laurie Dimino says:

March 8, 2012 at 6:25 am

Ok so I must admit that my envelope is in one of those 6 inch stacks of requests for the Glamping bumper sticker! Although I do not own a “glamper” just yet- I am currently scouring thrift stores and gathering the goods to make my own “wall tent” in my backyard for this summer complete with outdoor fireplace for cooking. I am looking forward to sleeping under the stars, and enjoying nature right at home, as I build my little homestead.
Thanks for always being such a great source of inspiration MaryJane!

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Linda Murphy says:

March 8, 2012 at 4:36 pm

Ilove this new site. Moscow, Idaho was my stomping grounds for 9 years and I loved every minute of it. Moscow is where I did receive a degree from the UofI however……. I also received my degree in motherhood, gardening, housekeeping, canning and so much more. Mary Janes Farm warms my heart!

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flo says:

March 9, 2012 at 11:17 am

That stack also includes my request…..I have just joined the Sisterhood and am so excited. So much to look forward to and learn about,,,,

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Rere says:

March 11, 2012 at 10:57 pm

Oh my goodness! My request on the way too!

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photo-of-the-day

Posted on March 7, 2012 by maryjane

This is the view my employees see every day when they crest Paradise Ridge, just before they drop down and drive along the dirt road to my farm that meanders along the row of pine trees you see here.

loreta says:

March 7, 2012 at 12:19 pm

It is beautiful and also got my new MJF mag today always exciting to get it.

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Meg says:

March 7, 2012 at 12:26 pm

This is my favorite view on this earth!

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