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When will my Dog learn - that is not a kitty - How...

So Succulent Gardens   -   Sep 08, 2010 - By Blossomfarm

One again my sweet golden retriever Amber chase a skunk and was sprayed.  When will she learn it is not a kitty.  I am becoming and expert on skunk smell removal.  In the past months, I have tried it all...  Poor dog. This is what has...

Never too late for composting

West Brookfield Farmers Market   -   Sep 08, 2010 - By Amy_1

I have always had a compost at my house but I can't always say it has been a good one.  This fall, I am changing that and putting my best foot forward to have a productive compost.  I have spent quite a bit of time reading about composting and...

2010 crop nears harvest

Hiamonee Farms   -   Sep 08, 2010 - By Clarke

September 8 - The chestnut trees are heavy-laden here in late summer. The limbs bend with the weight of the ripening chestnuts. Looks like another bumper crop! 

Tropical moisture brings new life to Indian Summer...

Elliott Family Farm   -   Sep 08, 2010 - By Samuel_1

Good rainfall the last couple of days and on our well drained East Texas hills, this will bring the last session of purple hull peas to fruition. Those of you who did not get any, or need more, there will be some for the fall. We decided not to plant green...

Our Honey Is NOW Certified Kosher!

What's the Buzz?   -   Sep 07, 2010 - By Marcie

It all happened quite by accident. Literally! One evening in late July my cousin and I were chatting contentedly on the phone. I'd given her some honey, and she wanted to compare it to some of the old honey she had in her cupboard. She took out each jar...

Joel Salatin - Eco-Agriculture Can Feed the World

Spring Hill Farms   -   Sep 07, 2010 - By David_8

I read this article yesterday in Acres USA by Joel Salatin. As always, he makes a very compelling case for sustainable agriculture. This piece will help any eco-farmer help answer the question folks ask that goes something like "Do you really think we...

Saving Summer

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Sep 07, 2010 - By Emily

Although Labor Day weekend is supposed to be summer's last big celebration,  this weekend sure seemed like an introduction to fall instead with rain, cooler temperatures and the first leaves coming down.  We're really glad it didn't stop...

What the world needs now

Trautman Family Farm   -   Sep 07, 2010 - By Scott&JulieTraut

I sure do like hearing "Scott, you should be a writer". I do have this thing going on inside, and I am writing about all this craziness that has surrounded our life for the past couple years. Crazy situation us wacky Trautman's find ourselves in,...

great week ahead, tomatoes fabulous, potatoes not ...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Sep 06, 2010 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we have onions, beans, tomatoes, leeks, basil, cilantro, bell peppers, chilies, the last of the garlic, kale, collards, squash, eggplant, and okra.  The okra is doing well, so a few more families (those with...

Peaches Pears and Apples -- Oh My!

Spyglass Gardens   -   Sep 06, 2010 - By Steve or Wendy

I remember when I was just a lad growing up on our little farm...fall was worth waiting for... the fruit trees were always fair game as long as you let mom have some for jam and make dad a pie...Hidden in the leaves would be treasures kissed by the sun...After...