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By: Amber

Amber — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 20:52:13 +0000

Your family is so inspiring. I’m one generation removed from the farm, but hoping to transfer our family in the next two years. I sure wish I could intern with you and learn what I’ll be getting us all into! We also wish there was a Unitarian Church closer to Avoca, Iowa. Thanks for providing such uplifting and practical updates. It’s keeping my dreams alive!

By: Lisa & Kyle in Marshalltown

Lisa & Kyle in Marshalltown — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 01:07:49 +0000

Came across you blog looking for the Mtown garden club. I found the blip about your daughter doing a presentation to them. Do you know how to get in touch with them? My husband and I are looking for some like minded people, such as yourself, to help us along with our garden questions. Our friends and family think we’re crazy for having such a big garden and actually wanting to can and save our food, so it would be nice to have some people to encourage, rather than to poke fun at! Feel free to email me if you can help our search.
Its great that you’re doing what you are; the pictures on your blog are beautiful! I’ll definitely come back to your blog!
Lisa and Kyle

By: Lisa @ Life in Green

Lisa @ Life in Green — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 16:31:31 +0000

Just stumbled across your blog. Very nice…love to see what’s growing in other Iowa gardens! Wish I had a setup as large as yours .

By: Gary & Kathy in Missouri

Gary & Kathy in Missouri — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:16:13 +0000

Also saw your Midwest Living triumph. Great to see that you are still at it and things are going well. SFCC just started a Sustainable Ag program- so there must be some hope. Unfortunately the only farm implement you need here is a pick– at least in the Ozarks. Kathy * Gary Baker

By: Tom Frazier

Tom Frazier — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:34:06 +0000

I grew up on a working farm in central Ohio and frankly, I couldn’t wait to escape. Now, 35 years later, the farm remains in the family, but when my ailing father passes, it will be sold and I’ll feel a great sense of loss. I’ve been enjoying your blog for several years now. Your photos bring back so many memories. I forget when I finally realized how lucky I was to grow up on a farm. Keep up the good work

By: John Koski

John Koski — Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:32:38 +0000

Mark and Family. John Koski here, from the yesteryears of Camp Miller. Hello after many a year, since that BB King Concert in Des Moines. I was just listening to a Tom Petty song and thought of all the great music I learned about as a teen under the tutelage of my “elders” and thought I’d search for ya. Imagine my surprise when I found your farm blog.
I’m married and living with my wife and daughter in Chicago. I moved here 10 years ago to study art therapy, then I attended Cordon Bleu and became a chef instead. I’m quite active in regional/seasonal, and sustainable foodways as a life style and not a simple buzzword so you can my delight to find your blog. I’ll be browsing your blog some more, but I wanted to say hello old friends. Happy Spring!

John
jomikoski@hotmail.com

By: highhopesgardens

highhopesgardens — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 23:12:05 +0000

Katie,

Any farm store should carry them – like Theisen’s, Orschlen’s, Farm and Home, Tractor Supply, depending on what’s in your area.

By: Katie Pierce

Katie Pierce — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:29:13 +0000

Hello, I don’t know how I ended up on your “blog”, but it looks great! I actually was looking for combination stock panels and where to buy them- you spoke of them and how they were at the bottom of the pile furthest back at some store- can you tell me some retailers that carry these?
Thank you and I hope to read your on going story- It has my heart!

By: Ahmet Korkmaz

Ahmet Korkmaz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 09:28:46 +0000

Good Day,

I am Ahmet Korkmaz, co-owner of the website agricultureguide.org and a green enthusiast.

We are trying to spread organic farming / gardening in order to create a more self-sufficient world by writing guides about these issues.

Our point is not to be as academic as possible, our belief is that too much information only scares the aspiring gardeners so we try to remain understandable while being accurate.

As of now, our website is really new but we’re trying to upload content as much as we can, this is usually an article of about 400 words every 24 hours because of our situation as students.

I only as that you visit and take a look, tell us how to improve ourselves and perhaps if you’re willing; give a link to us so we can get some recognition. Granted, we’ll probably never be able to become as popular as some other websites on this subject, but I think we deserve a bit more traffic with the work we’re putting into this.

I am looking forward to hearing your advice and impression for our humble beginning. I’m sure you won’t miss the opportunity to help youngsters out. ..

By: Susan Waughtal

Susan Waughtal — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:35:36 +0000

Hello,

A friend with Iowa connections sent me a link to your site. We have just embarked on a similar small farm journey. It is exciting and inspiring to read about all your accomplishments and adventures–gives us High Hopes for our own little farmstead!