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 Plants are good company... Study supports positive impact of plants in office and school interiorscapes Dr. Tina Marie (Waliczek) Cade, Professor of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture at Texas State University; Adjunct Professor in the...

Here is a link to the article, just copy the URL to your address bar in your browser: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/15/us-australia-bee-sensor-idUSBREA0E09D20140115 Australian scientists are gluing tiny sensors onto thousands of honey bees...

Worm castings for sale

Redlands Reds Worm Farm   -   Oct 30, 2014 - By Sally Ann

Redlands Reds Worm Farm is a source in inland Southern California for worm castings by the yard, half yard or smaller quantities. We are a recognized "input" by the California Certified Organic Farmers organization. Red worms are available on...

Farm Pride

The LocalHarvest Blog   -   Oct 30, 2014 - By Guillermo

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Last week we heard news worth sharing about several LocalHarvest farmers. First, two of our farmers' heritage turkeys received high praise in the current issue of Cook's Illustrated . Those of you...

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Home Fires

Bare Naked Honey Farm   -   Oct 29, 2014 - By Mabe

Goodness!  Just noticed that I don't get "bloggy" till it's cold weather...  Time to fire up the boiler.  Always thought it was funny that official winter doesn't start till more than halfway through December.  Maybe...

I sat staring at the keyboard trying to figure out what to write and all I could come up with was a great big thank you to our many customers and loyal supporters. Then my brain made a connection with my fingers and they started working and here goes... ...

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Basic Minerals 77 Gold Yellow

Mamushi Nature Farm   -   Oct 24, 2014 - By Dr. Haddox

Basic Minerals 77 Gold Yellow This mineral source is obtained from the mountains out West, from mines that are owned by my friend.  I have had success growing tomatoes where my plants averaged 30 pounds of tomatoes per plant during the...

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2nd Fall CSA Delivery

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Oct 24, 2014 - By Johnny and Leah

Hello Friends, We had a frost scare on Sunday night that had us scrambling to harvest all of our warm season crops.  So we brought in all the peppers, summer squash and sweet potatoes.  We didn’t get the frost, but it is certainly imminent. ...

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TURKEYS AVAILABLE

Mountain Meadows Farm   -   Oct 23, 2014 - By Don & Mary

We have quality turkeys ready for Thanksgiving!  Place your orders now by emailing us at mmf@jadoke.com  or call Mary at 479-234-8245.  For regional deliveries (Mena, Hot Springs, Ft. Smith, or Fayetteville, AR areas) or farm pick-up.  ...

HOWDY!! ! The fall growing season is HERE.. Are you ready??? How is your organic food garden doing???My garden is flourishing and bet it is doing better than yours!!!Just teasing you (lol).  I started prep last September .The climate...