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Green Earth Fair this Sunday in Naperville, IL

Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm   -   May 01, 2009 - By Jody_1

Green Earth Fair May 3, 2009 1 to 5 p.m. Come to the organic farm in Naperville for our 6th annual Green Earth Fair. The event is free and open to the public! Experts speaking on organic lawn care, sustainable landscaping, organic home gardening,...

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Hanging Mountian Farms LLC   -   May 01, 2009 - By Ted and Carlene

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You can't get it ANY FRESHER than when you pic...

Eden Valley Farm   -   May 01, 2009 - By Bill

Just wanted to get the word out there that our official opening date for the u-pick program will begin June 4. We should have Romaine Lettuce, Spinach, Radishes, Peas, Baby Beets Radishes and tomatoes from the greenhouse. Later on in the month we will have...

Rosemary Popcorn: A Twist On Our Favorite Snack

Morgan Botanicals   -   May 01, 2009 - By Jessica_7

I love popcorn. Homemade with real butter. Yum. There aren't a lot of snacks that can top a simple bowl of popcorn except for a simple bowl of popcorn with fresh rosemary or rosemary oil. Most would agree that homemade popcorn is the only way to go....

Encouraging/Training New Farmers

Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm   -   May 01, 2009 - By Jody_1

This is the text of a recent email we recieved: Hi Jody and Beth, Just a quick, and well overdue note to let you know that your farm has left an indelible mark in my life.  I was fortunate to attend your pasture poultry...

Different types of HERBAL INFUSIONS to try at home

So Succulent Gardens   -   May 01, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Infusions Infusions, or tisanes as they are frequently called, are made by pouring boiling water over the herbs and allowing the mixture to steep for 10-30 minutes depending on the strength you prefer. Infusions are used for extracting the...

Reasons for Optimism

Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm   -   May 01, 2009 - By Jody_1

Recently, I had an email discussion with a good friend regarding "Peak Oil," our current economic crisis, and the future of agriculture and community. With his permission, I'm sharing some of our discussion here. Tom said : ...

Organic Food Labeling and Ingredient Terms

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   May 01, 2009 - By Sharon_3

I have found that after label reading for many years that some terms most people are not familair with unless that have some type of nutrition background. I am frequently asked by many people what certain words mean when they are labled on a box or are vitamin...

Golden Spice Rice

Cookus Interruptus   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Cynthia

This week on Cookus Interruptus: Golden Spice Rice (No blame, no gain) Sautéing the rice before cooking it results in a more separate finished grain.  By adding a few simple spices you add fragrance to the rice and add a lovely golden...

The softest stuff on earth...

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Apr 30, 2009 - By Teresa_2

The horses are really shedding their winter coats now.  Our nearly one-year-old Dash has some of the softest, fluffiest fur I've ever felt on her neck.  And look, she's becoming such a young lady, with a long mane and everything! ...