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Miolea Organic Farm - Jan 04, 2015 - By Brian_1
In a lot of ways we are environmental activist. We belong to many groups that support environmental practices. We attend continuing education classes as a way to keep our nutrient management certification or certified farmer status as...
Sleeping Earth
Spyglass Gardens - Jan 03, 2015 - By Steve or Wendy
As we celebrate the New Year, we look forward to its unfolding. Looking out at the fields all covered with snow we can hear the earth sleeping. Such a silence is peaceful and sweet. While others scurry about, the farmer simply admires the slumber of the good...
A little down time is needed for healing these han...
Green Journey Seeds - Jan 01, 2015 - By Aline
I have put the seed store on vacation mode for the month of January 2015. Hoping the rest and hand therapy I'll be gratefully receiving this month will put Green Journey Seeds back in these listings in good time. I want to thank all of our customers for...
Happy New Year from the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Dec 31, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
Well, it looks like another year is about to be behind us. It's been an exciting year for the Bluegrass Farmers' Market ! Azur Restaurant & Patio welcomed us for a second market location. Pedal the Planet and Fast Signs welcomed us back with open...
The Art of Cooking with Tarragon©
Home Farm Herbery - Dec 30, 2014 - By Arlene
One of our email questions this week asks, “What can you tell me about Tarragon ?" The easiest answer is that its smell is wonderful and a little bit goes a long way. I also know that tarragon is a native to...
Winter Update
The Depot Farm - Dec 30, 2014 - By Phil_2
Happy Holidays All! While we spent the last few weeks with friends and family and enjoying their company (and a little down time for us!), time marches on and we need to get a jump on the new year. Most of the seeds and supplies are on order;...
Winter work
Walkers Fresh Veggies - Dec 29, 2014 - By Mark & Carolyn
The day after Christmas I was able to finish up my fall plowing! What a change from last year -- I have 21 of our 26 acres chisel plowed this year. I use a tool bar with five heavy spring shanks spaced around 16 inches apart, with wide sweeps and...
The Art of Using Fennel
Home Farm Herbery - Dec 28, 2014 - By Arlene
The Art of Using Fennel© By Arlene Wright-Correll This week’s email question asks, “Can you tell me a little about fennel seeds and cooking with it?” Yes, I can. It is a...
Happy Kwanzaa!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Dec 26, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
And, the December celebrations continue with Kwanzaa! While Kwanzaa has not been a traditional celebration for as long as Hanukkah or Christmas, it is none the less celebrated by many throughout the world starting on December 26th and lasting until January...
The Fiber Twelve Days of Christmas 2014
Sweet Harmony Farm - Dec 24, 2014 - By Mona
It's that time of year again to sing a happy tune. Merry Christmas Everyone!!! The Fiber Twelve Days of Christmas On the twelfth day of Stitch-mas, my true love gave to me: Twelve knitters knitting ...