The Blog Barn

Welcome to our new place.

Terre Verde Farm   -   Mar 17, 2015 - By Tammy_1

Hello, Welcome to Terre Verde Farm's new space for News and information. While I've been shopping around for a new website host, I haven't done much writing or keeping my followers informed. I intend to use this space regularly as well as my...

A Book for Lavender Farmers in the Intermountain W...

Lavender Lori of Rocky Mountain Lavender   -   Mar 16, 2015 - By Lavender Lori

I've been farming lavender since 2001, and for the last five years wanted to write a book about my experience. Turns out, through my obsessive note taking, observations, and consistent personal journaling, I have actually been writing this, my first book...

Cold & Flu Relief - Herbs That Work

Mountain Maus' Remedies   -   Mar 16, 2015 - By Mountain Maus

During this time of year, immunity to various colds, flu’s and viruses are a huge topic. You can barely watch a television program or listen to the radio without hearing and seeing commercials about cough drops, syrups, over the counter, non-prescription...

greenhouse is coming alive

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Mar 14, 2015 - By Michael_3

   We started seeding in the greenhouse for spring planting in the field. The cabbages, broccoli, and cauliflower has already started popping their little heads up. Tomatoes need a little more time. This is a good time of year--maple sap is running,...

It's Almost Time For The Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Mar 13, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

The snow is gone and I can actually see grass and I can't tell you how excited I am. It means spring is just around the corner. :) You all know what that means...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market is about to open its 2015 market season! This has been a...

Life in the WinterSpring

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Mar 13, 2015 - By Marte Holen

WinterSpring is a term used by some of Norway s Same people. It is the time when winter turns to spring like weather, like we have now. We have some snow left, but a lot is melted, due to the too warm temperatures the last days. I like spring, but this is too...

You're Invited!

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Mar 12, 2015 - By Emily

Hello LocalHarvest readers! I know it's been quite awhile since you've heard from me.  The truth is, after 200+ entries on this blog, I started to feel a bit burned out.  I felt I was repeating myself and struggling to come up with topics...

sap'in

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Mar 09, 2015 - By Michael_3

We started getting the sap buckets cleaned up so we can start running taps tomorrow. It looks like it will be a short season this year--hope not. A big part of the snow has melted except in the wood where we will be.    Our friend has already...

Looking Ahead

The Depot Farm   -   Mar 07, 2015 - By Phil_2

  March is always time of transition on the farm. Warmer temps melt the snow and turn any bare patch into mud. Optimism is in the air. While having started some long season vegetables indoors, it's still too early to propagate most yet. Basic...

Snowy Update From The Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Mar 07, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud

I woke up this morning and remembered that it was Saturday...I should be at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market ! Then I looked out the window and saw the blanket of white stuff that Mother Nature thought she should dump on us this past week and I felt like...