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Who Says You Can't Eat The Flowers

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Thursday October 15, 2009   -   By Jessica

There are so many flowers that can be eaten. The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Today there is a resurgence of interest in edible flowers, and I can see why. Flowers add texture, interest, and beauty...

Fall

Blog: J. Foss Garden Flowers   -   Wednesday September 30, 2009   -   By Janet

Will we make it through the night? Means will it freeze the flowers, will there be anything left to sell. At night as soon as it gets to 40 degrees I’m outside putting blankets over my most tender flowers.   This is actually the first year I’ve tried...

Happy Labor Day!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Monday September 07, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

It might be a holiday but our farmers are busy working today so that they can bring the freshest and the best to the Tuesday market. Hopefully they will take some time off today and enjoy a traditional Labor Day cookout with their family and friends. I know we...

Last Day of the Calgo Gardens Farmers Market Sale!

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Wednesday September 02, 2009   -   By Sharon

Last day of the Calgo Gardens Farmers Market –             Friday,   September 4 th       11:30am – 4:30 pm   Mention this blog and...

Weekday Market Doings!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Monday August 10, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

I was sitting here this morning trying to think of a way to let folks know just how wonderful the Bluegrass Farmers' Market really is and I decided that I'd probably just tell you what went home with me at the end of Saturday's market. I can tell you, it...

County Fair, Part I

Blog: Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Thursday August 06, 2009   -   By Teresa

The Cass County Fair , our local county fair, began on Tuesday and continues through Saturday.  We have a booth for our farm and pumpkin patch, so have been spending a lot of time there this week.  Before we head out again, I wanted to share...

This week at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday August 06, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

  It's National Farmers Market Week and it's wonderful that our government recognizes the important role that farmers play in our daily living. But, we celebrate our farmers market every time we pull our trucks into place, set up our tents and unload...

Simply Flowers

Blog: J. Foss Garden Flowers   -   Sunday August 02, 2009   -   By Janet

I love flowers and always have, it had to have happened before I remember, the first I remember loving flowers was when I was 10 asking to have my own flower bed for my birthday. I even got it, and can still remember that time even though it was more than...

summertime

Blog: Dragonfly Farms   -   Thursday July 23, 2009   -   By Bruce

We have had a great spring, blessed with good rains early on. We were able to get the garden in early enough. We got a fine first cutting of hay. We have had good sales at the two farmer's markets we attend (Ashland and the one Whole Foods puts on.) We have...

Saturday Means Homegrown at the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday July 16, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

  Okay, I am so excited about what our farmers will be bringing to the market this Saturday! It's kind of like an Oh My Gosh moment!!! We have been enjoying the bounty so far but it's always exciting to know that tomatoes, corn, peppers and green...

Natural remedies for teething infants

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Tuesday June 30, 2009   -   By Sharon

A teething baby and toddler can be more then a handful (trust me!) and I wanted to share some natural suggestions to help relieve pain from your little one as well as help yourself to de-stress. When a baby firsts starts to teethe, there are tell-tale...

The Tuesday Market has Two New Farmers!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Monday June 22, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Boy oh boy, you sure can tell that the prime growing season in Kentucky is about to start! Our Tuesday market will be loaded with all sorts of “grown by our farmers” goodies! You'll find the freshest and the best cucumbers, zucchini, yellow...

Saturday's offerings at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday June 18, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

  Saturday's market is sure to make you smile! Let's start with the sweet stuff first. How about some pumpkin cookies, zucchini bread, chocolate zucchini cake or plenty of homemade jams and jellies. Our farmers have been busy in the kitchen! ...

Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Monday June 15, 2009   -   By Kentucky Proud

Yup, it's gonna be a fresh and green day at the Tuesday Bluegrass Farmers' Market! You'll be able to find all of the good for you green stuff! :) Look for kale, Swiss chard, mustard greens, Romaine lettuce, sugar snap peas, fresh cut herbs including basil,...

Plants Used As Dyes

Blog: Morgan Botanicals   -   Wednesday June 10, 2009   -   By Jessica

 My mother taught me how to sew when I was a little girl. To this day I still make a lot of my own clothes, quilts, and anything else I have time for. With my love of plants it just seemed natural that I learn to dye my own cloth and yarn. Dyeing with...

This Weekend at Sauvie Island Lavender Farm

Blog: Sauvie Island Lavender Farm   -   Saturday June 06, 2009   -   By Julie

Sunday Sale at Sauvie Island Lavender Farm The lavender is growing so fast!   Our Folgate lavender (an early bloomer) has sprouted some gorgeous purple buds.   We are only a week or so away from offering u-cut lavender to you.   Here...

Herbs in danger of extinction

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Monday June 01, 2009   -   By Sharon

I have composed a list of herbs most in danger of extinction. Many can be found locally in nurseries and garden centers while other are protected by local preservation societies. If you happen to see one of these herbs (some may be found in the perennial...

Herbal Ice Cubes

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Friday May 22, 2009   -   By Sharon

We all try to use as many fresh herbs as possible but what happens when you are left with a small amount and not enough to make your favorite dish? Or how about when you use almost every leaf off the stem but have not even a handful left and you know if...

Flower Scented Sugar

Blog: Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Thursday May 21, 2009   -   By Sharon

I made my last batch of flower sugar last week when my lilacs were in final bloom. I love "lilac sugar", it has such a unique flavor and can really add a twist to some common dishes and drinks. I espcailly like to add it to Green tea or Jasmine...

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