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Earth Day 2011

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Apr 22, 2011 - By Mona

I would say my life’s mission is to leave the world a better place than I found it.  Our farm’s simple mission statement reflects that .   A friend of mine from college used to say, ‘Of course I want to take care of the planet.  It’s the...

Saturday at the BGFM!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Apr 22, 2011 - By Kentucky Proud

Looks like Mother Nature might be sending us some rain tomorrow. But, we'll still be there with fresh spring goodies like asparagus, lettuce, greens, onions and radishes. Of course, you'll also be able to find some wonderful jams, whipped honey, baked...

Seeing light

Tulsa City Farm   -   Apr 22, 2011 - By Malcolm

 Since I last loged in we have had two great rains. I have got all my Tomatoes planted and cucumbers.I also got 5 different winter sqauash ans 4 summer types planted.Peppers planted as well as my melons all planted.  Next i'm going to get...

Happy Earth Day!

Heritage Harvest Farm   -   Apr 21, 2011 - By MattCorinneFletcher

This week's entry will be short...I'm running low on nap time and hear Fletcher starting to stir. Happy Earth Day! It's one of the few important holidays that Hallmark and WalMart haven't blown up into an imported-plastic-decoration-and-greet...

Plant Sale this Saturday in Marietta

Debbie's Garden   -   Apr 21, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Happy Spring!  We had some more rain last night, which we needed (don't we almost always need rain?)  Been digging up the yard for the plant sale.....I am reminding all the locals that the plant sale is this Saturday April 23, please see my...

Succulent Wedding, Shower or Party Favors - Uniqu...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Apr 21, 2011 - By Blossomfarm

Succulents are great as party favors since they never will wilt and thrive with neglect.  You will receive  galvanized pails with a colorful collection of succulents plants  with a well establish root system. Need more, need less, email  me...

photo by Jenn Rensel Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Like many of you, I have been following the recent goings on in Washington with equal parts disgust and concern. The shenanigans speak for themselves and don't require further...

Bee Success(ful)!

Fitzgerald's Family Farm, LLC   -   Apr 20, 2011 - By Sharon_1

Today the weather warmed up enough that I could check on my bees and see if the queens got out of their little boxes.  I didn't get pictures because although the weather was "warm" - meaning slightly above 60-degrees, it was windy and...

The difference between Handling and Welfare of Liv...

Southern California Farmers Daughters   -   Apr 20, 2011 - By Aisling

During an online chat session last evening an interesting topic came up that I thought others would find interesting. What is the difference, if any between livestock welfare and humane handling? here are the answers that were agreed upon. If you have any...

"raw" milk

Rocking A Sustainable Farm   -   Apr 20, 2011 - By Harlan and Lori

I can't say enough good things about the quality and taste of fresh, raw Jersey milk. We are getting about 2 and 1/2 gallons per day on just two quarters of our cow. The "skimmed" milk is delicious, probably because it is still about 4.5 %...