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Is it winter yet?

Blog: Sunrise Farm   -   Tuesday February 07, 2012   -   By Jetboy

Wow! This month we've seen 50 plus degree days! Makes me wonder what the bug situation will be come this spring. Like a lot of you growers, I've already gotten more than 20 seed catalogs and my seeds are arriving daily. I'm excited about the upcoming year in...

The New Hotbed

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Monday January 30, 2012   -   By Jeff

Today is the first of the week and time to start getting the hotbed built. I have decided to build a nice little hotbed to extend the season. It would be nice to have lettuce, beets, greens, spinach and other cool crop veggies available early this year. So,...

Hydrating Seeds Before Planting

Blog: Manure Tea-Organic Gardening   -   Saturday January 28, 2012   -   By GreenSoilTea

  Hydrating Seeds Before Planting I am always happy when I hear from growers and gardeners who are brewing and feeding their garden and indoor plant soil  Authentic Haven Brand Natural Brew . Where I really find pleasure is sharing...

Seed Orders

Blog: Bountiful Blessings Farm Produce   -   Thursday January 26, 2012   -   By Jeff

Getting Ready Well it's that time of year at the farm where I look over last year's records and plan for the upcoming season. Actually, I have been planning for weeks, but I am finally mapping out the ground and preparing seed orders. I never realized there...

Spring Fever!

Blog: Cross Roads Ranch   -   Saturday January 21, 2012   -   By Mathew

                                      We are getting excited down here in...

Winter Rest for the Farmer

Blog: Spyglass Gardens   -   Monday December 05, 2011   -   By Steve or Wendy

   Awwhhh peace at last for the ol red tractor!  Now in December the soil has turned to frozen dirt.  Most of the day it has a white frothy substance tracing its clumps in the sun. Golden leaves are cast abroad and a quietness comsumes the...

More Herbs and Food Combinations

Blog: Spices and Herbs by Elaynn   -   Wednesday November 30, 2011   -   By Elaynn

  Here are some more herbs AND spices that go good with certain foods. ENJOY! For those of you that are artistic, this would make a beautiful gift for someone who likes to cook and bake, or is new at cooking and baking. I had a...

Baby Bio-ponic Veggies for your farm or garden

Blog: Rancho Organica   -   Tuesday November 29, 2011   -   By Matthew

New startup business for Ventura and Santa Barbara counties; Custom grower of baby Organic Bio-ponic baby veggies- using organic potting soil, bio-dynamic compost (Malibu) Organic starter fertilizer, compost tea and Organic only seed from reputable seed...

Apple Tasting at the Market

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday November 15, 2011   -   By WFM

Williamsburg Farmers Market 402 W Duke of Gloucester St. in Merchants Square Saturday, November 19 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Stock up for Thanksgiving this Saturday at the Williamsburg Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.  There will be...

Let's turn our Farmers Markets into Supermarkets!

Blog: Cross Roads Ranch   -   Saturday November 12, 2011   -   By Mathew

Farmers Markets are slowly taking hold in most area’s of our country. This, due to the influx of Americans that are looking for a healthier lifestyle. They know that if they truly want fresh produce, this is the place to find it. The next time you’re...

Winter coming...

Blog: Big Valley Ranch   -   Tuesday November 01, 2011   -   By Desiree

Nov 1, 2011 With winter coming on we will still do what growing we can. We still have a few carrots in the ground and the Swiss Chard after being divided is coming on strong. The rhubarb has done well all the year and needs to be divided...

Eggplant stuffed peppers

Blog: Wild Things Farm   -   Friday October 28, 2011   -   By Terry

This year wasn’t a particularly “great” year for eggplants but there were a few harvested just before the first predicted frost. So, I have a bag of eggplants in the fridge–what do I do with them? Last year, or maybe the year before (time gets...

The Wife's first meal, That tasted so good.

Blog: Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Sunday October 23, 2011   -   By Fred

I did my research, I spoke to Chef Michael Fleshner and Elvis from Peas Farm. Here's what I prepared for The Wife, It started with Chicken thighs and Chicken breast. Actually it started with 1 gallon of water and all of the different vegetable juices from...

It is all about Market Fresh Green Beans

Blog: Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Thursday October 06, 2011   -   By Fred

Caught in crazy 5 pm traffic. I do not usually like to wander home at this time. Today went like clockwork. I locked the doors at work and started  my trek home. I was OK until I was within three miles of the house on the Interstate. I exited onto the...

The Williamsburg Farmers Market is Open and Reloca...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday September 27, 2011   -   By WFM

The Williamsburg Farmers Market will set up on the east side of Henry Street in front of the Book Store. Shop before attending An Occasion for the Arts with over 30 watermen, bakers and producers of meats, seafood, fall vegetables, ethnic foods, cheeses and...

Bringing in Fall at the Williamsburg Farmers Marke...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Thursday September 08, 2011   -   By WFM

Saturday, September 10 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jean Monaco of MARTINS will be at the Chefs Tent at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. The Master Gardeners will attend and the Runaway String Band will perform from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.. Apples, pork, organic...

Grow Vegetables in a Hay Bale Garden

Blog: Freedom To Grow Our Own Food   -   Monday September 05, 2011   -   By Jason

Here in South Florida I use hay bales and it works great. Here is the method. Set up an area with about eight bales close together. Water the bales well then spread composted manure evenly over the surface. Water the manure and then spread garden soil evenly...

Baskets for August 30 and September 2

Blog: Harvest Haven Farm   -   Wednesday August 31, 2011   -   By Sherry

Hi Everyone, By now those of you who picked up yesterday are emptying your baskets and maybe had your first meal of the week with your fresh vegetables. Friday is yet to come......Contents this week are: tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, carrots, kale, swiss...

Labor Day Gathering at the Williamsburg Farmers Ma...

Blog: Williamsburg Farmers Market   -   Tuesday August 30, 2011   -   By WFM

Saturday, September 3 8:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.   The final presentation in the Discover You Can series will feature apple sauce. The Master Naturalists will attend and David Moran will perform 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.. Apples, pork, organic...

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