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Monday Morning

Blog: L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Monday February 06, 2012   -   By Twilya

While checking in on things this morning I found a few surprises.  All of the tomato varieties planted to date - Stupice, Beverlodge, Italian Tree Tomato and Marglobe are sprouting quite nicely.  I was pleasantly surprised to find the yellow...

Ground Hog Day

Blog: L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Friday February 03, 2012   -   By Twilya

Ground Hog Day marked the beginning of my seed starting season.  My propagation trays are now filled with a variety of items tomatoes, broccoli, yellow strawberries, petunias, thyme, several types of lettuce and a unique plant called living stone. ...

Thanksgiving Tomatoes.

Blog: Growing Days   -   Friday November 04, 2011   -   By Julie

It's curious. Why are salad greens and tomatoes irrevocably paired? In most zones, these garden staples don't grow during the same season—unless aided by a greenhouse. Who decided that diced tomatoes belonged on iceberg lettuce? (And does anyone still...

Freeze coming...fried green tomatoes anybody??

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Wednesday November 02, 2011   -   By Rowena

You have to look on Facebook to see my counter covered with 50 pounds of green tomatoes!!  I did a lousy job on my tomatoes this year due to the rush to get them planted outside in July (way too cold in June) and the new greenhouse still being...

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October 24 2011

Blog: Debbie's Garden   -   Monday October 24, 2011   -   By Chickadee1

Can someone tell me why my tomato plants look so GREAT when they know the frost is coming? lol...I have more blooms on them now than during the summer!  For those of you with Green Tomatoes you need to use, there are some cool recipes out there. ...

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2011 Tomato Trial Results

Blog: Lazy Ox Farm   -   Sunday September 25, 2011   -   By Margie

     We trialed quite a few new varieties of tomatoes this year, some of which were outstanding. (Have I ever mentioned that I love my job?) What we look for in a tomato is flavor, production, disease and bug resistance, crack...

Whats Red Yellow Purple and has green Leaves?

Blog: Dilish Farm   -   Saturday September 17, 2011   -   By Dillon

Currently we are featuring Tomatoes We have 6ft tall plants and they are bursting with the color red We will be offering a deal to all who show up on Monday this week Here is how it works buy 2 lbs at regular price get the third at 1.00 a Lb ...

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My Favorite Tomato Variety

Blog: Lazy Ox Farm   -   Wednesday September 07, 2011   -   By Margie

We sell quite a few varieties of tomato plants and seeds, and I am often asked which one is my favorite. I pause, and  try to think of a nice way to say, "Do you really think that I would grow 60 or 70 varieties of tomatoes if I had a favorite?"...

Summer is in Full Spring and it is time to store!!

Blog: Moonstruck Farms   -   Wednesday August 31, 2011   -   By Rowena

August through October are busy months around here at Moonstruck.  The onions are being cured.  The tomatoes are coming in and being frozen or canned.  It is the beginning of apple season and thanks to Brian Ranch Orchard we are canning...

Tasty Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Tuesday August 16, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

Welcome to a beautiful Tuesday in Lexington, Kentucky. :) That can only mean one thing...a trip to the largest 100% homegrown/produced farmers market in town! That would be the Bluegrass Farmers' Market located at 3450 Richmond Rd. Don't be fooled...

weed or seed?

Blog: The Farm Report from Turkey Hill   -   Thursday August 11, 2011   -   By Farmer Herman

I would like to blog but can't find the time.  Our collard seedlings are up and the kale. A second round of basil and parsley for the winter, snapdragons too. waiting a little while for broccoli and chard. We will plant Asian Greens next week and Carrots....

Terrific Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Tuesday July 19, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

Wow, what a great Customer Appreciation Day we had on Saturday! We met many new customers and smiled at even more return patrons. The farmers at the new satellite market in Mill Pond Center said they were thrilled with the turnout too. :) It gave them a chance...

Tomato Basil Jam

Blog: Kelvin Grove Farm   -   Wednesday July 13, 2011   -   By Smiokey Joe

The tomatoes are coming in slowly here.  The cool June nights and lots of rain are delaying ripening.  I do have a few ripe tomatoes though.  Not enough to make sauce, but enough to try something new.   I'v seen lots of recipes for tomato...

Market Calendar for July 16, 2011

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday July 12, 2011   -   By WFM

Saturday, July 16, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. This Saturday at the Williamsburg Farmers Market The Trellis Restaurant will be at the Chef Tent, the Master Gardeners will attend and Louis Vangieri will play guitar. Shop for fresh, local...

Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Thursday July 07, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

I was walking through the Richmond Rd. market last week and I had to smile to myself. I kept thinking about the years when I shopped at a grocery store and purchased onions, potatoes, squash, etc. I had no idea what variety they were and I'll almost guarantee...

Fresh, Local Products, Chef and Canning Demonstrat...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday July 05, 2011   -   By WFM

Saturday, July 9, 2011 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. July is peak season for corn, tomatoes, blackberries and cut flowers at the Williamsburg Farmers Market . Jim Gay of Colonial Williamsburg Historic Foodways will be at Chefs Tent and Two Girls and a...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market News!!!

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Tuesday July 05, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

We hope everyone had a great holiday weekend. I know that we enjoyed the fireworks, the patriotic music and most of all the fresh corn and tomatoes to go along with our hamburgers! To me the 4 th of July holiday seems to be the real start of summer and all of...

Celebration Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Blog: Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Wednesday June 29, 2011   -   By Kentucky Proud

This weekend is a time to celebrate. We get to bust out the red, white and blue and enjoy our freedom by watching parades, smiling at firework displays and eating summertime favorites at picnics. Yup, it's the 4 th of July or Independence Day! A day to...

Excited About Canning

Blog: Hoosierfarm   -   Wednesday June 29, 2011   -   By Shirley

Harvest time is coming soon and can't wait to use my new All American Pressure/Cooker Canner. I have never used one of these before, but am anxious to do so. Plan  on doing lots of canning this yr.     Have a blessed...

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