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How to Sprout Broccoli, Sprouting - Di Cicco seeds...

Home Farm Herbery - Aug 28, 2018 - By Arlene

How to Sprout Broccoli, Sprouting - Di Cicco seeds© By Arlene Wright-Correll Add 2 tablespoons of broccoli sprouting seeds to a wide mouthed quart jar. Cover with a few inches of filtered water and cap with the sprouting lid. ...

Is It “Farm to Fork” or “Fork the Farmer”?

Hedgeapple Farm - Aug 23, 2018 - By Scott

I frequently get comments and questions from our customers that go something like this; “I wish I could find your meat on the menu of some of our local restaurants” or “I wish I knew more about where the meat comes from when I eat out. Do you sell to any...

Summer at our Farm just flew by!

Outstanding Dreams Farm - Aug 20, 2018 - By Alpaca Farm

What a busy summer we have had here in Caroline County, Maryland! Isn't it difficult to believe that September is just around the corner? We are however, looking forward to our fall festival and a number of local events around the community. In May we were...

How to Grow Anise from Seed and Why You Should Gro...

Home Farm Herbery - Aug 19, 2018 - By Arlene

How to Grow Anise from Seed and Why You Should Grow It© By Arlene Wright-Correll Anise (Pimpinella anisum) is an annual that can grow up to 2 feet tall. This herb, which can be used for medicinal and culinary purposes, with its clusters of...

It's Salsa Time !

Red Rooster Farm and Produce - Aug 17, 2018 - By Maryann_2

For the last few weeks I have been highlighting our tomatoes and melons. Well, I have neglected to talk about our peppers and Asian eggplants.. We will be bringing Italian sweet peppers, anaheim, poblano and jalapeno. We will be at the Salem Public Market on...

Have you been “Greenwashed”?

Hedgeapple Farm - Aug 17, 2018 - By Scott

In a world saturated by sound bites and marketing spin it is only reasonable to expect that our food choice conscience would be pricked while standing in the grocery store or searching the online food marketplace. Terms like natural, sustainable, eco-friendly,...

Dog Days are here.....

Debbie's Garden - Aug 16, 2018 - By Chickadee1

Hi, all, I have been enjoying my time at the Dallas (Georgia) Farmers Market this season! I sell lots of herbs, perennials, succulents.... as well as my herbal teas, dried herbs, poison ivy soap, saved seeds.... you never know what you might find! ...

Melon Tasting this week

Red Rooster Farm and Produce - Aug 10, 2018 - By Maryann_2

This week we are featuring our sweet, ripe melons. We will have a tasting of our watermelon and cantaloupe We will also have tomatoes,lettuce,Asian eggplants, zucchini, sweet Italian peppers and chili peppers. We are looking forward to seeing you at the Salem...

How to Keep Fruit Fresh

Highland Orchards Farm Market - Aug 06, 2018 - By Highland Orchards

PEACHES Peaches will soften in 1-2 days on the counter. To hasten the process, put them in a brown paper bag with a banana or an apple; watch carefully because they can go from ripe to over ripe very quickly. Use within a day or refrigerate....

Home Farm Herbery - Aug 06, 2018 - By Arlene

Ask Arlene about Fennel Seed Cookies© By Arlene Wright-Correll Fennel Seed cookies INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon fennel seed, crushed 2 tablespoons boiling water 3/4 cup butter, softened 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 cups...