2July2008
Posted by tamara under: Garden; Learn.
Two articles on salmonella
Adding to tomato confusion, the government is about to start testing numerous other types of fresh produce in the hunt for the source of the nation’s record salmonella outbreak — even as it insists tomatoes remain the leading suspect.
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How do Tomatoes Get Salmonella - From Poop to Produce
Federal health officials are still trying to pinpoint the source of the salmonella-tainted tomatoes that sickened at least 167 people in 17 states since April and claimed the life of a Texas cancer patient. How can salmonella, a bacterium that normally lives inside animal intestines, get on your tomatoes? Click here to read more
We are committed in helping families grow healthy, SAFE and affordable fresh foods for your family. We have so many programs to help you do this right in your own backyard completely automated. Let us help you setup a few raised beds or if space allows we’ll set up a completely automated greenhouse for you AND get as involved in its operation as you need us to. No matter your space YOU, ANYONE can grow healthy pesticide, SAFE food. Call or email us for more information.
24June2008
Posted by tamara under: Garden.
I’ve been getting email about the growing season in Virginia and if it was feasible to install raised beds so late in the season. Unlike most states, Virginia is in the middle and its possible to get two or more full crops by planting in the spring and in the fall.
Here is an easy planting guide CLICK HERE
We are actually able to extend this even longer and to grow more variety by covering the beds with domes to create a greenhouse affect.
20June2008
Posted by tamara under: News.
Many people have asked about fencing, dog decks, houses and dog doors. We now have a person that can build it all including animal pens & stalls. We can even come in and deck your house out with dog door, decking, fencing and even automated feeders and waters. Some people are automating pet care for more freedom. Instead of paying for pet sitting 2-3 times a day, we can come by once a day to make sure everyone is ok.
In addition they can also provide other home services inside and out- install gutters, decks, fix outlets, light plumbing, painting, debris removal, repair and install doors, windows, lights, alarms, plant irrigation, fencing and much more. No job too big or small. Call or email me for the number.
434-685-1673
20June2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
These are 4 perfect dogs. Oddjob (Golden Retriever) & Cherry (Boarder Collie) live together. Oddjob LOVES to play fetch so anytime a human is present he gets the ball and brings it to you. He could do this 50 times a day, I’m sure. Cherry is very affectionate and sweet.
The two mixes Riley & Piper live together and are here for an extended stay. As you can see in the first part of the video Piper is very vocal! I have tired to get video of these two for several weeks which is almost impossible as you’ll see in the second half of the video. They NEVER stay still when there is a human around. They love to play and are very affectionate. Piper is a lap dog and Riley loves to lay her head on your lap and get kissed all over her face.
All four dogs are excellent dogs.
19June2008
Posted by tamara under: Land For Sale.
I’ve taken a few videos of the land being offered for sale at Dancing Creek Farm. The farm is located in Pittsylvania County outside Danville, Virginia. It is 45 min North of Greensboro, NC - 1 hour to the Blue Ridge Parkway. This is a very desirable area to live because of the district, being in the county and West of Danville. In fact this location places you almost between Danville and Martinsville.
Map of Dancing Creek Farm:434-685-1673 244 W Fork Rd Cascade, VA 24069, US
1 acre cleared and excavated - has driveway from road, nice and ready to build with a wonderful slope in the back for a great view. No mobile homes on this property. Price $18K
10 acres w/ LONG road frontage along Whispering Pines located in Brosville- Tunstall District of the county. Part cleared, part woods, year around creek at the bottom. Mobile homes ok. 65K
Owner Financing considered on larger parcels with down payment of 25%
See videos for details. Below is a DOC that has an image on it showing the total shape and size of the entire 25 acres. The purple shading shows the flood zone which extends from the creek. These areas can not be built on, however in 3 years and heavy flooding in VA have not seen the creek reach that high, ever.
floodzone.doc
Details or questions use the contact form here to email me.
One Acre Cleared Lot:
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17June2008
Posted by tamara under: Garden.
Above left Peppers and Eggplant - Right zucchini & Yellow Squash
There are many advantages in using raised beds for growing. One of the biggest factors is air. Most soils, especially clay, don’t offer enough drainage and air to the root system. When using raised beds you can mix the proper growing mix for what you want to grow. In my case I use a combination of organic mediums such as peat moss, manure, top soil & if a lot of drainage is needed we’ll add sand.
Another advantage is there is going to be a lot less weeding. Having a raised bed doesn’t mean completely weed free. Seeds blow in and travel into your beds, however it is sufficiently less work then gardens grown in the ground.
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22May2008
Posted by tamara under: Farm Pictures.
Some of the landscaping, plants and flowers on the farm. Click the image to play video.
20April2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
These two live together and came to visit Dancing Creek Farm. Stumpy is one of those specialty breeds, sort of a mix between a basset hound and shitzu. Very interesting look and a really sweet dog. Pablo is obvious a Chihuahua only about a 1 year and ADORABLE! They are both males. The video below is actually several clips combined. In the first part you can see Stumpy smiling. Its the funniest thing! You then see them looking out the screen door, their favorite past time, watching the roosters, hens and just checking everything out. You’ll then see Pablo stiff and looking like he’s crying when actually he LOVES sitting in the warm sun but its so bright and he also starts to get sleepy. I was spying on him on the back sun deck, sitting there and I saw him start to fall asleep, nodding out while sitting up! It was so funny. Sometimes the video camera isn’t there when you need it.
Stumpy & Pablo [1:27m]:
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20April2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Baily is a pretty blonde lab.She is absolutely the sweetest thing! I have two videos below. One is Rosco and Baily going to town on rawhide bones. Really funny. The second video is Baily waking up from a nap and coming to get some love and affection.
Rosco & Baily Chewing in Harmony!! [0:48m]:
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7April2008
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
If you can buy goat meat, even older goats and someone that processes it, you can feed your dogs goat meat. Its lower in fat then even chicken and higher in protein then beef! No kidding! Older goats are not sold as much due to the meat being more tough, however your dogs teeth can easily chew it and if you are having the goat processed you can request it all ground. After processing you can get your meat down to around 3.50 a pound.
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3April2008
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health; News.
We’ve posted about dog food issues and the truth is that there are few foods that meet the needs of dogs and yet are healthy, natural and safe. Homemade dog food is the best route and even though you think its expensive and time consuming the reality is that your dog will live longer and your vet bills will go down so its a trade off. We all know the nightmares of commercial dog food and a simple search will show you that most are filled with ingredients that are unsafe for human consumption so why would you feed your dog this?
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1April2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Lehu, Molly Brown and Rosco had a great time. Of course in this video Lehu wants to bark at me wondering what I’m doing. Rosco is kissing Molly Brown on the mouth. These three had the best time and simply wore each other out!
1April2008
Posted by tamara under: Learn.
I first read the books by Dr. Mittleider when I was in Florida looking for a way to grow vegetables in an area that was challenged by sand. He spent a great deal of his career traveling to third world countries teaching them how to grow food for themselves in the worse conditions. Today I use his raised bed system and love it. Not only is it economical but very easy to do.
C lick the link below to learn more. Lots of great information.
CLICK HERE
31March2008
Posted by tamara under: Learn.
What is really in your pets food? Read this enlightening article and ebook about pet food and how you can extend the life of your beloved pet
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You’re about to discover the terrifying-truth about commercial dog food that is linked to the deaths of thousands of dogs across the US every single day.
Many world-famous Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and published Dog Care Experts universally agree any dog that eats commercial dog food is at a much higher risk of dying prematurely and by the time symptoms are noticeable, it’s often too late to prevent an agonizing death except by lethal injection.
See their shocking, research-supported claims in this report.
Also in this report, I show you a simple solution proven to increase the lifespan of your dog by up to 134% and save you up to $10,000.
To discover these amazing secrets just continue reading and your reward is a super-healthy, incredibly-happy dog that stays by-your-side for up to 8.3-years longer than statistically predicted.”
31March2008
Posted by tamara under: Learn.
Very cool online web site that teaches you how to train your dog. Experienced dog trainer has a loving, no nonsense approach to teaching your fur-baby how to behave and become a welcome part of the family. Awesome site!
CLICK HERE
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
This is a little boxer puppy we found at the dump. It appears someone dropped him off. He was hungry and happy to come to live out at the farm. He has a serious under-bite and his tongue always sticks out. I was going to find him a home but we decided to keep him. He’s really smart and cute.
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: My Family.
Amanda threw Michael a surprise birthday party at Lone Star Steak house. The video is kind of long, 10 min. I can’t believe my baby boy is 31!
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
In this video Sadie is stalking a fly. She stalks them slowly like a cat. She is our BEST fly catcher. You also see her and Bear playing and in the end she’s pasted out in my chair which is a big event because Sadie is ALWAYS on the go! Funny video!
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: Farm Fresh Products.
This year/season we will be growing all kinds of fresh natural produce. We don’t use pesticides and most fertilizers are organic. I do admit that I use miracle Gro a few times. Everything else is organic.
If you are interested in produce during the season please contact us using the form. We are seeking customers interested in weekly or bi-weekly pick-ups. We haven’t worked out all the details, however we are taking this year to figure out a few things and looking for a handful of steady customers that want a great deal and can pick up out at the farm. We are talking to several other farms we may buy farm fresh canned foods from that you can pick up here as well. Please also add your name to our newsletter.
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
My rottie, Bear, will clear a room in no time flat! I have been sleeping and awakened by his gas! Its embarrassing when people come over and the whole house smells like awful. I try lighting incense, burning candles but nothing takes away that smell. There are days where he does this all day and often I would hear his stomach making nosies as he lied there ripping one after another. I know he must have been uncomfortable. I searched on the internet and of course there are toms of very expensive supplements for you and your pets. With 4 dogs, 2 large, I just can’t afford some of this and still feed them a good dog food.
Dogs anatomy is much like our own. This is why when you go to the vet they will prescribe human grade antibiotics, etc. In fact if you have a healthy diet- low fat, low sugars/carbs, your dog could easily eat exactly what you eat. So I researched this in humans and how to naturally help gas. YOGURT! Let me give that a try! I can buy a large plain container at Sam’s (must have active cultures like Yoplait ) for under 2.00. It works great and they LOVE it too. In fact I use to add a little bit of wet food to the dry to get them to eat all at once but now I add a tablespoon of yogurt to each meal. Yogurt has many benefits for dogs and humans. An even better probiotic is cultured milk called Keffir, however it is normally quite a bit more expensive. Any active culture yogurt should work quite well.
“Research results have been mixed when it comes to the relationship between yogurt cultures and immune function, yeast infections and lowered risk of certain cancers. Animal studies suggest that yogurt with active starter cultures and probiotics may enhance certain immune functions. …. read more of this article here
24March2008
Posted by tamara under: Dog Health.
Most of my dogs are older and suffered from joint pain. I lost my lab, Little Man because of kidney failure after years of being on medication that took a toll on his organs. Much later I had read about glucosamine and decided to try it on myself and my dogs. At first I started purchasing joint juices and joint pills and some of them worked pretty well, however they were so expensive and it was myself and 2 dogs taking it. While searching at Walmart I found this unflavored powder that combine gelatin and glucosamine. It works great! You simple put a scoop in your baby’s dog food once a day. It takes about 2 months before you start to see a difference but you will. It works great for humans too suffering from joint pain and Arthritis.
You can buy this at Walmart, however I found it the cheapest (12 buck!) here online and you can set up automatic delivery making it super easy! CLICK HERE
I also give my dogs one fish oil caplet per day which I think not only helps with over-all bone health but great for their skin and Omega-3 fatty acids help maintain heart and vascular health. You can spend a lot of money for the exact same thing. I found it HERE 5.19 for 173 softgels. You can poke it with a pin and squeeze the smelling fish oil on their food which they LOVE or most dogs will just eat the pill mixed right in their food.
Joint help requires a good health system for you and your dog. Supplements alone will not work as well. Get out and move around with your dog. Take a daily walk. Even 20 min a day is great and will do you both a world of good. Go down to the riverwalk at Dan River, its lovely, a few times a week, enjoy nature, walk and meet new friends! If you need a walking buddy email me and I’ll let you know the days we are down there walking.
6March2008
Posted by tamara under: Farm Pictures.
Just a few video clip of the farm & some of the stuff that goes on around here. This video is about 4 min. It includes a picture of my handsome rooster Cletus and a few others that run loose. My pet pigs, Elmer and lilly, talking to me, the inside of my barn which also shows the chicken coop we made for laying hens. That coop has a totally enclosed outside area. This way I don’t have to hunt all over the yard for eggs. You’ll also see an old smoke house that has been here a long time and my large greenhouse. See video link below…
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6March2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Say hello to Blue and Clare. Blue is the husky and has been here quite a few times. In fact he’s been here at least 1/2 dozen times or more. This is Clare’s first visit so she’s still a little nervous, however she and Blue quickly became friends. This area they are in is one of 3 areas. This we call Bow Wow Cabin. It has a ramp in and out with a small grassy fenced area. Inside they have cable TV featuring The Animal Planet, Music, big floppy chair, sofa and heat or air. Very posh!
3March2008
Posted by tamara under: My Family.
My mother turned 68 years old and we threw her a party. On the right is my son Michael, next to him his wife Amanda, then the tall boy is Sam my nephew and his mother, my sister Sherry and the pretty blonde is Sherry’s daughter, my niece, Lisa. Of course granny is in the middle and her name is Joyce. Happy Birthday Granny!
The second video is the whole family
Granny Singing Happy Birthday:
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22February2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Alaska, the white lab mix, has been here before and a sweet little girl. This was Maggies first time. She’s a 3 year old pointer that was fascinated with all the animals on the farm. When I took her out on a leash in the front she could smell or sense the deer in the pastur, point her tail and lift her leg. Thank goodness she was on a leash. In the video below Maggie is wanting the chickens in the front yard so she is jumping up and down trying to look out the windows in the door. Very funny. Then Alaska goes over to tell her to STOP IT MAGGIE! lol
22February2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Below is a video of Bette and Fling. Of course in the video I keep calling Fling Flint. Two very sweet dogs that came to visit for the first time. Watch the video below.
21February2008
Posted by tamara under: Farm Pictures; Land For Sale.
9February2008
Posted by tamara under: My Family; Farm Fresh Products.
My nephew Sam skate boarding at River Walk.
5February2008
Posted by tamara under: Farm Pictures.
Short video of a warm fire to keep you toasty.
2February2008
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Meet Matilda and Sharky. Their family is from Blacksburg, VA. They went to Disney World while Mat & Shark stayed at Dancing Creek. These are two sweet dogs but very mischievous. In the winter when its slow I keep dogs in the main house with me. During the night they somehow got the boxes of treats off the dining table and had a party! I’m honestly surprised they didn’t get a tummy ache. There were wrappers EVERYWHERE but not one single treat left! They are very affectionate.
Below is a video clip I took with my NEW Flip Video Recorder.
7January2008
Posted by tamara under: News.
We had a busy holiday! Now that winter and a New Year is here it will be slow the next few months. We are still boarding dogs but you should try to call ahead of time. When its slow we often take mini trips. just give us a call and see if we’re around. 434-685-1673, however email is always a FASTER way to get me. I admit that I’m really bad about checking voicemail but always check email.
This spring and summer we expect to be even busier then last. Starting Feb you should book ahead. We hope to expand this year and put stables in for horse boarding. We would also like to put some facilities in for people to come out and spend a day or a few hours with their dogs. Its a great way to meet friends and let your dog have some fun with others. Make sure you’re on our mailing list for updates.
Happy New Year & thank you for your business!
19October2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Mollie is a regular here and has been at the farm a bunch of times. She is a 5 year old mixed breed. She and her parents Ed & Laurie Tillett live in Danville. Mollie is social when she’s in the mood but most of the time she hangs out under Tamara’s desk when she working or following her around the house. Her favorite treat is hard boiled eggs but Mollie is always on a diet. 
Poor Mollie…but when she comes to camp she gets to cheat a little.
19September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
What a sweet little girl! Mia is a rescue adopted by mommy Kim. Its hard to image that this sweet little girl would have been put down in a matter of days. Mia is a mixed breed 15 months old. She was really nervous at first but she settled in by the next day & loves to help Tamara do the laundry.
19September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Princess is an older girl with bad hips so she isn’t very social with other dogs. She prefers to hang out in Tamara’s bedroom where its nice cool and dark or in the office. Princess is also a therapy dog & very sweet. When she wants something from you she taps you with her nose on your leg.
13September2007
Posted by tamara under: Herbs.
Be sure to add your name to our newsletter for updates on the live fresh herbs we’ll be selling and shipping. These aren’t little twigs but nice full pots of all kind of culinary and tea herbs. We are also taking special wholesale request. Just use the contact form.
9September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
McGregor is a 9 year old golden retriever thats has really bad arthritis. Patches his 11 year old border collie/Shepard brother is SPUNKY for an older dog. Here you see Meredith my 11 year old helper, helping me walk the dogs. Their mommy’s name is De De and they live in Danville.
9September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Max is the grey standard poodle (4 years old) and Tinkerbell (21/2 ) is his sister and she is a Leopard Dog adopted by Max’s mommy Marcella. Max is a show dog and used for breeding. Max’s mommy left me a special brush and spray to brush Max, however Max did not want to stay still or Tamara and Tinkerbell did NOT want anyone messing with her brother. They both stayed for 10 days and had a great time!
9September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Abby was very shy when she came here. Her family was in the process of moving from Colorado to Virginia and they left her here for 3 weeks. This picture was her 2nd day so you can see she’s still unsure. After a few days hanging around Tamara, getting treats, hugs and kisses she came around and made herself right at home.
9September2007
Posted by tamara under: Doggie Profiles.
Molly is a regular here at the farm. She is a mixed breed about 7 and sweet as pie. Here she is laying by the fire place last winter during the holidays. Molly LOVES to eat. She will eat anything so we have a special diet for Molly so she can watch her girlie figure.
8September2007
Posted by tamara under: Customer Comments.
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