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a little organic farm -
Wednesday December 14, 2011 - By Farmer Cindy
We finally got our fall cover crop seeded and into the ground over the weekend, just in time for the rain that came on Monday. We planted organic seed of cayuse oats, beardless barley, red winter wheat and triticale, which we hope will grow well and...
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Debbie's Garden -
Tuesday September 13, 2011 - By Chickadee1
Well, I am learning! It seems that the row covers help here in the deep south....when trying to grow fall crops of kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli, and other various things....I experimented with not using them versus using them. The sun/heat killed the...
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Ebenezer Hill Gardens -
Thursday May 27, 2010 - By Debbie
We have been diligently experimenting with methods of extending the summer harvest into the late autumn months. When the weather cooperates, staying warm into late October and even into November, it's easy to keep growing and harvesting the delicious...
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Uwharrie Farm -
Wednesday September 23, 2009 - By Judy
The summer home garden is winding down and the fall garden is growing well. In the past week, from our home garden, I have gathered corn, green beans, lima beans, sweet potatoes, tomatoes and peppers. The...
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Uwharrie Farm -
Monday September 21, 2009 - By Judy
Remember we are in USDA Hardiness Zone 7 I love fresh strawberries from my organic garden in the spring. September is time to start preparing
for these delicious...
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Miolea Organic Farm -
Sunday September 06, 2009 - By Brian
We use field rotation and cover crops as a way of resting and building our soils' nutrients and tilth. It is also a way to cut down on our weeds. Some plants like "Morning Glory" are invasive species and seeds can be viable for up to...
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F.A. Farm -
Thursday March 26, 2009 - By Walter
The Independent (Britain's best newspaper) had an article today (March 26th) on the rat problem in Flamborough, Yorkshire. Here's a quote from the article.
The main cause, argues the National Pest Technicians Association...