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The Green Energy and Solar annual Conference this year was my first baby step to join hands with the larger Green community .It was organized by the Central Chamber .A chamber of commerce that stretches to include more than 100 cities from East...

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Elephant Garlic is an imposter!

GarlicMaster.com wisdom   -   Jun 19, 2013 - By GarlicMaster Lowell

Before getting into the growing of garlic seed I assumed that Elephant Garlic was just a big, honkin' garlic! Elephant Garlic is a leek, a member of the onion family.  That is why it smells kinda oniony garlicky.  It is milder than true garlic,...

Labels sought for genetically modified food Dan D’Ambrosio, USA TODAY 2:40 p.m. EDT June 13, 2013 (Photo: Dan D'Ambrosio, Gannett) Story Highlights More states taking on the issue Vermont, Connecticut,...

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Making Strawberry Jam for Dummies

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 19, 2013 - By Katie

Why can’t my life be simple? Let me preface this post by saying that, when all was said and done, I ended up with delicious, beautiful, properly-thick strawberry jam. If you’re here looking simply for instructions on how to do the same – without the ‘dummy’...

 And, we're talking cauliflower! I cannot believe that I am saying that. You know how there is at least one food item in the world that you hate...no matter how many times you try it, no matter how many different ways it is prepared...you still...

Hyssop Dried Leaves Organic   At Home Farm Herbery we know that both the flowers and leaves are edible and can use them like other fresh delicate herbs in salads, pastas, and summer soups. If yu grow Hyssop the flowers can be used...

Hyssop Powder Organic At Home Farm Herbery we know that both the flowers and leaves are edible and you can use them like other powdered delicate herbs in pastas, and summer soups. If you grow Hyssop the flowers can be used for garnishes. We...

Lemon Balm Organic Powder   Our Home Farm Herbery organic Lemon Balm Powder has a delicate lemon flavor, and can be used in many dishes. The lemon balm powder can be added to a dish to add a lemony zest to sweet or tangy...

Lemon Balm Organic cut and sifted   Lemon balm is a wonderful healing herb, but it also makes a great culinary herb. Lemon balm has been used as a both a culinary herb and medicinal herb since the 1500?s. Our Home Farm...

Relax and Digest Tea Unwind after a meal with Home Farm Herbery’s Relax and Digest Tea.We have created a delicious Caffeine Free herbal tea that stimulates digestion and loosens the mind! We started with a splash of color; the organic red...