Tips and Suggestions
Take a look across this land. You see rolling         hills, an ocean, forests, mountains, caves, a lake, a         racetrack (right below the town square), and Flower Bud         Village. The world Harvest Moon 64         encompasses is enormous. Traveling         to different places and finding secrets scattered         throughout the land in your free time is half the fun of         the game. In fact, you'll find yourself hurrying to be         done your chores so you can go out adventuring! In order         to be a successful farmer, you'll need to strike out to         distant areas of the world. You can travel to the Green         Ranch to buy livestock, scout for unusual herbs in the         forests, and even mine valuable ores         and minerals in the mountains to pad         your purse in the slower seasons.
On an open field, just a short hike from your         farm, lies a place called the Green Ranch. Run by a         fiery-haired scotsman, this rival farm deals not in crops         (lucky for you), but in livestock. The farm itself is a         sprawling encampment, featuring stable hands, animals, a         lovely young lady by the name of Ann (See The         Town section), and her bratty         brother. Business is conducted in a building near the         entrance, where you can purchase cow,         sheep, and chickens to expand the         herd at your own farm. Also available for sale is         chicken, cow, and sheep feed, for use if you run out of         cut grass. The "cow potion" is used for         impregnating your cows, so they can have babies. Natural         born cows are cheaper, and give better milk, but they         take longer to mature. The first time you set foot on         this farm, the kind owner gifts you         with a young horse.
Here you are the the entrance of  the GreenRanch.
Also featured in the         photo is the mailman, making his rounds
Here's a list of things you can buy at the Green Ranch:
Chicken 1,500 Gold
Sheep 4,000 Gold
Cow 6,000 Gold
Cow/Sheep Feed (10         units) 300 Gold
Chicken Feed (10 units)
100 Gold
1000 Gold
Medicine
Deep in the nearby woods, you can seek out         the Vineyard. These series of fields are home to Karen         (see The Town         section), her family, and a bunch of workers. The people         there labor to grow and ferment the berries that produce         much of the beverages for sale in Flower Bud Village. (Note: Because of the alcohol present in         the game, Nintendo has to put a warning label on the back         of every Harvest Moon 64 box that says "Use of         Alcohol"). The         vineyard isn't a place of business, but rather a chance         to socialize and relax with some friends.         It also serves as a place for special events, later on in         the game.
Standing amidst rows and rows of         berries...
Nobody would mind if         you snuck a quick bite,
would they?
After your chores are done at your farm, and         you're still itching for a little extra money, you can         search through the woods for berries, herbs, and nuts. These         vegitative delicacies can be sold through your own         shipping box for some extra money.         They're scattered high and low, some on the edge of         forests, some deep within the trees. Also, as the seasons         pass, new plants grow in the wild, while old ones die         away. You might find yourself heading into the forests         often with an axe. By slicing up stumps, you can gather         wood. Then, on your farm, you can use that wood to create         fences, or invest it in improving your house.
Uh-oh... Don't let Popuri see         you pick that herb
Okay, you've got the berry, but         isn't it getting
or mushroom! You know         how protective of the
pretty dark? You'd         better hustle if you're going to
environment she can be.
make it to the shipping         box before the trader takes
away the produce for         the day.
At the base of the mountains lies a         well-built, simple cabin. In this cottage lies a crew of         friendly carpenters with the expertise and know-how to         improve your home. By visiting these folks and providing         them with money and wood, you can contract the carpenters         to enlarge your house, build new         rooms, or even construct a greenhouse!         But these folk aren't static characters; from time to         time, they'll take on projects of their own initiative.         If you help them when they need a hand in repairing a         bridge, give them a hand. They will make it worth your         while.
Here's a list of what the carpeters can add to your house, and how much they charge:
Child's Bed 1,000 Gold 150 Wood
Stairway 2,000 Gold 250 Wood
Bathroom 3,000 Gold 300 Wood
Kitchen 5,000 Gold 450 Wood
Log Terrace (Deck) 7,000 Gold 350 Wood
Green House 30,000 Gold 580 Wood