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Another email asks, “How do I make a non-toxic weed killer?” Homemade Weed Killer 1 gallon white vinegar 2 cups Epsom Salts 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap Put all ingredients into a sprayer and thoroughly soak plants on a warm, sunny day. Be careful to use...

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An email asks, “Do you know of any herbs that cure acne and other things?” To cure acne I use a blend of Evening Primrose Oil, Raspberry Leaf, Nettle, Dandelion, Lemon Grass. Here is the recipe for Acne help. Bring to a simmer in non-metallic pan 2...

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A reader asks, “What are the benefits of Chervil?” As far as I know there are at least 7 health benefits for Chervil.  Dried chervil leaves are very low in calories and also have a very mild flavor. Very good source of beta-carotene, which is a...

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A reader asks, “What are the benefits of cinnamon?” There are two commercial types of cinnamon.  Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, is native to South Asia . It is expensive and rare compared to the second kind, which is...

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Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe with Goat Cheese Ingredients: 3 1/2 ounces butter ,2 garlic cloves, chopped , 3 to 4 shallots, chopped,7 ounces Dried spinach leaves  A pinch of grated nutmeg, 14 1/2 ounces sweet...

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Swiss Chard with Risotto Recipe

Home Farm Herbery   -   Apr 02, 2018 - By Arlene

Swiss Chard with Risotto Recipe Ingredients: 1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves separated from stems, stems reserved 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 cup finely chopped onions or 1 leek, halved lengthwise, chopped and washed 2...

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Larry J. You just won March’s Art Contest!

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Springtime at Hiamonee

Hiamonee Farms   -   Mar 22, 2018 - By Clarke

Spring is always welcome in North Florida! It seemed to start very early this year, but as usual, there have been a couple of 'reboots'! Our pears, peaches, and apples have all completed blooming, and the blackberries have just begun. Chestnuts are...

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Spring Session est arrivée, starts FRIDAY April 13th - Join us! ...

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The Na Ga

Crispy Farms   -   Mar 20, 2018 - By Crispy Farms

The North Georgia Candy Roaster, fancy name Cucurbita Maxima is yet another one of those "light bulb on" type of plants. The type of plant that when you find it, it's like really, this was here the whole time? Up North, squash is easy. People...

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