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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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