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April Showers bring May flowers?

Cottonwood Farm - May 02, 2009 - By Kathy & Lynn

Ok...it's May 2nd. We've had the April showers...oh, man, did we ever. So much it's now spread into May. It's chilly and damp outside, and I'm bitting at the bit to get outside and do something....but there is nothing I...

This Grand Adventure

Double Oak Farm - May 02, 2009 - By Lori

“May you live an interesting life” is said to be a translation of both a Chinese curse and blessing. I first heard it several years ago and it has stuck wi th me all this time. I looked it up today and wikipedia casts serious doubts about its authenticity....

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm is Open for 2009

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm - May 02, 2009 - By Julie_7

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm is open for the season!Our hours have expanded too.We are now open May – Oct, Tues - Sun, from 10am – 5pm.This weekend let us treat you to free mini lemon lavender muffins to nibble on while you shop. Now is the perfect time to...

Local TV news segment on local food growing

Grow And Share - May 02, 2009 - By Kay

A local news channel -- WRAL-TV -- came out to talk with us about what we are doing with Sharing Gardens -- getting more local food available in the community and getting more people growing larger gardens. We gave the reporter, Stacy Davis,...

Order NOW for MOTHER'S DAY!

So Succulent Gardens - May 01, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Tuesday Night (May 5, 2009) is the last day to order Garden Gift baskets for shipping. We offer a large selection unique gifts for every type of MOM! Butterfly lovers, lavender lovers, herb lovers, soap and...

CSA pick up details

Eaters' Guild - May 01, 2009 - By Laurie_2

Here we go! May 1, 2009 The ground is soaked, but all in all, it has been a nice start to the season. We ask for and...

The Big Boys Push Back

Bastrop Cattle Company - May 01, 2009 - By Pati

Well, this has been an interesting month! Much of the news is good. Here in Central Texas, we have started the ritual of spring with food festivals all over the place and with the various local farmers markets starting to hit their stride with more produce,...

TOP TEN BENEFITS OF GROWING AN ORGANIC VEGGIE GARD...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - May 01, 2009 - By Tony_1

1-A VEGGIE/FRUIT GARDEN REDUCES THE CARBON FOOT PRINTAND GLOBAL WARMING. 2-REDUCES THE CONSUMPTION AND THEREFORE PRODUCTION OF CHEMICAL FERTILIZERS AS LESS DEMAND WILL BE FOLLOWED BY LESS SUPPLY.IT INCREASES THE CHEMICALLY FREE PRODUCE THOUGH! 3-IMPROVES...

New Farmer's Market Opens Tomorrow at St. Step...

Breeze Hill Farm - May 01, 2009 - By MaLinda

This Farmer's Market is in Richmond, VA at the interesction of Grove Avenue and Three Chopt Road from 8:00 til Noon. We can't wait it is a new market and it is an all producers market. They have really done a good job of getting the word out so it...

The Mexican Swine Flu Virus epedimic and how it is...