Category Archives: Misc Rants

Scott’s To Pay $12.5 Million In Fines, and I’m Not Blue About That

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

According to a recent EPA press release, the Scott’s Miracle-Gro Company has been ordered to pay $4 million in fines and perform community service for committing eleven criminal violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), which governs … Continue reading →

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Another Reason Not To Use Scotts Miracle-Gro

Posted on February 5, 2012 by Dave @ HappyAcres

I generally avoid using quick fix chemical fertilizers in the garden. I prefer to enrich the soil using compost, manure and other organic materials that feed the soil organisms slowly, thereby giving a slow and steady long term boost to … Continue reading →

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My Lettuce Isn’t Perfect, And I’m OK About That

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

We try our best to not let anything go to waste here at Happy Acres. My parents grew up during the Great Depression, when food was often hard to come by, and they taught me to not be wasteful. “Waste … Continue reading →

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Snow Daze

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Dave @ HappyAcres

It snowed again here yesterday. By the looks of things, we got maybe 2 inches of the stuff. We’ve had a lot of snow days this winter season. Not necessarily a lot of snow at one time, but a lot … Continue reading →

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Got Eggs?

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Dave @ HappyAcres

As I write this, almost a half a billion eggs are being recalled in the U.S. due to salmonella contamination. At times like these, I’m glad we get most of our food from homegrown or local sources. For some time … Continue reading →

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