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Walkers Fresh Veggies CSA February 2012 Newsletter

Blog: Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Tuesday January 31, 2012   -   By Mark & Carolyn

Walkers Fresh Veggies - CSA  February 2012 Newsletter Hi Everyone! I just did an inventory of seeds I have on hand left over from last year and found I have the following seeds available to plant (these are additional crops not listed in my previous...

Making Magic.

Blog: Growing Days   -   Tuesday November 22, 2011   -   By Julie

Last week, I picked up a novel called The Magicians by Lev Grossman, thinking that this might be a fun read for our girlie. As I found it in the teen section, however, I decided to read it first. (Confession: I love kids books, teen books, ANY...

November Roses. And Tasty Treats.

Blog: Growing Days   -   Tuesday November 15, 2011   -   By Julie

Next year, during the oppressive heat and humidity that epitomizes South Carolina's summer, I need to remember this week. This is why I love South Carolina. Gorgeous foliage... ...while pots of...

Back to MS Farmers Market

Blog: Amorphous Gardens   -   Thursday November 03, 2011   -   By Sevanna

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As the 2011 County Fair Draws to a Close.....

Blog: Rockgate Farm   -   Sunday July 24, 2011   -   By Angela

Well,   I WON! I WON! I WON!!!   Another County Fair has drawn to a close.  The day to pick up my entries, ribbons and premiums....if I have any, and lick my wounds and mutter a few chosen words under my breath if I haven't. ...

In the Dirt

Blog: 3 Acre Farm   -   Wednesday February 23, 2011   -   By Janelle

In the dirt now!   Sugar peas, snap peas, florence fennel, Golden Globe turnips, White Egg turnips, French grey shallots, French red shallots, Dutch yellow shallots, Petit Dejeuner French breakfast radishes, Optima butterhead lettuce, Red salad bowl...

Become a Farmer of Choice

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Sunday January 30, 2011   -   By David

This is not a commodity! I recently read an article from Ag Web titled "Make Yourself a Farmer of Choice." When I saw the title I was intrigued as this particular website is focused on industrial agriculture and commodity products as far as I...

Cold Crop Selections

Blog: Herbs en' Route 'Your Herbal Minute'   -   Friday January 21, 2011   -   By Michelle

Herbs en' Route   ' Custom Grows'  to your plant needs.  View our website for your selection of 2011 bedding plants, component plants, or flowering baskets.  A cold crop selection of  bedding vegetables  are available...

Monsanto in the spotlight again

Blog: Spring Hill Farms   -   Friday September 03, 2010   -   By David

Blood on our Farms: Is Monsanto Responsible for 1 Suicide Every 30 Minutes?   Click Here

Our Great Gardening Experiment 2010

Blog: Catbird Griddle   -   Thursday May 20, 2010   -   By Catbird

The record high for today--May 19--is 91 degrees (1962). On this same date in 1984, however, Angelica saw temps dip below freezing. After the May we've had this year, we can only cross our fingers for some of the fruit trees that were in full bloom...

More veggie tales

Blog: Crestview Inc. Farms   -   Wednesday April 07, 2010   -   By Susan

This last month we have been bumping up plants to sell at Market and here at the farm, We have been signing up people for the CSA and planting in the gardens as well as planning the Annual Herb fest in May. Look for the date in the Event calendar. It...

Time to relax a little

Blog: Wild Things Farm   -   Friday November 27, 2009   -   By Terry

This time of year is full of mixed feelings; glad to not be rushed by picking and delivering every week, but still pushed to get chores done before really cold weather sets in.  The urgency of picking and packing is gone and most veggie farmers can relax...

The Home Garden, September, 2009 plus Greenhouse T...

Blog: 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...

Uwharrie Farm Planting Schedule: Sept. - Dec.

Blog: 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...

What's going on???

Blog: The Berry Patch   -   Saturday September 05, 2009   -   By Mary Pat and Jason

Well it has been the absolute  worst growing season we could have asked for! Maybe we need to pray a little louder for next year. The cold nights really took a toll on everything that we have. Even the zucchini didn't take off like it usually does....

Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!!! For a Little While Anywa...

Blog: Boardtown Organics   -   Tuesday May 19, 2009   -   By Greg

  Well, for the first 17 days of May, it has rained 11 of 'em!!!!  Boy, it sure is wet!!!  The field crops either died or were stunted so I plan to replant as soon as it dries up.  With the weatherman is calling for rain this weekend, who...

PLANTING TIME!!!

Blog: Boardtown Organics   -   Saturday April 11, 2009   -   By Greg

Planting Time is Here!!!      After a very wet spring so far, we managed to get one of our fields dry enough to plant.  Here's the list of what's in the ground: Crookedneck Squash Straightneck Squash...

Winds of Change

Blog: Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Thursday March 12, 2009   -   By Christine

Yesterday the day began with howling winds barreling across the pastures. It was a brisk wind, one that cleanses the atmosphere while it tosses around everything in its path. The early morning songs of the peepers and birds were almost all but drowned out by...

More Bad News!!!

Blog: Boardtown Organics   -   Sunday February 08, 2009   -   By Greg

     Well, two days after the cold temps it turned warm....too warm!  On a mid-50's day - the greenhouse got up to 110 before I could vent the heat.......The heat took care of the cauliflower and broccoli.  I need to hurry up and...

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