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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
It's CHIVE time!!!
Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC - Apr 20, 2009 - By Sharon_3
We had our first harvest of Chives yesterday and with the warm air and spring breeze it could not have been more perfect. I love adding chives to everything, such a wonderful little herb and bursting with flavor. The medical properties of chives are similar...
Breeds of Sheep
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Apr 20, 2009 - By Anne
I'm trying to post an entry every Monday, and unfortunately the past week has been relatively uneventful. Shearing of the ewes due to lamb in the next couple of weeks happened 2 weeks ago, and the rest of the flock is waiting patiently for the...
Don't Toss It......It's Full Of Nitrogen!
Morgan Botanicals - Apr 20, 2009 - By Jessica_7
Making and using compost is not only a life-changing experience, but it is the world's best soil conditioner. I use my spent tea leaves as compost for my house plants; cactus, succulents, and herbs, plus I toss them in the garden. Tea leaves are full of...
My Quaint Life
The Call Again Farm Journal - Apr 19, 2009 - By Laura_6
When I was a little kid, I remember reading books (or having books read to me) set on farms well in the past. The farmers would have visitors, and for a nice meal for their guests, they'd grab a chicken from the barnyard and butcher it. It...
HERB TONIC FOR HEALTHY PLANTS
So Succulent Gardens - Apr 19, 2009 - By Blossomfarm
1 1/2 teaspoon dried plantain herb 1/2 teaspoon dried nettle 1/2 teaspoon dried horsetail herb 1/2 teaspoon dried yarrow 1 clove garlic 1 kelp tablet (about 150 micrograms) crushed 6 cups boiling water Combine all ingredients, pour...
What Small Farms Can Learn from Alpaca Nation
Alpaca Farmgirl - Apr 19, 2009 - By Katy
Alpaca Nation Means Business Alpaca Nation recently sent it’s customers an email. In it, they let customers know that they appreciate their participation in their customer satisfaction surveys and that they will be making some changes based on...
Love
The Call Again Farm Journal - Apr 19, 2009 - By Laura_6
No, I haven't fallen off the face of the Earth! The computer (and my time) has been used lately for taxes and other things more import than blogging. Not too much has happened since the 14th. I've been engaged with a battle with...
The new ladies have arrived!
The Happy Rooster - Apr 19, 2009 - By Greg_6
Our new laying hens arrived. Robyn went out and checked on them this evening and they seem to have warmed up to us. We have them in the electric mesh netting which they are used to as the farm we got them from had it also. Robyn said they...
Learn the BASICS of COMPOSTING-I .Create your own ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 18, 2009 - By Tony_1
Modern civilization offered the push button technologies for the modern man .Long time ago man did use the shovel to make a living and live from farming the EARTH.We are now in a cycle which is turning us upside down and people want to garden suddenly and they...
Where to buy Spring 2009
EarthSmart Compost Updates - Apr 18, 2009 - By Bennie
Hello and happy planting everyone! We're happy to announce two new retailers for the Spring 2009 season. I'll add more as we deliver. Enjoy the warmth, Carmen City (in OK) Store ...