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USDA Census Figures

F.A. Farm   -   Apr 18, 2009 - By Walter_1

The USDA Ag census says that there were 12,549 CSAs in 2007, but Local Harvest has only 2,700+ in their database. This is a problem, and the problem is not with Local Harvest, but rather with the USDA methodology. If you go to the USDA website ...

I Love Herbal Tea, Do You?

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 18, 2009 - By Jessica_7

"Better to be deprived of food for three days than of tea for one!" I love tea, whether its just to warm me up, to clear out my lungs, or to sit and swish around in- in the tub of course!. Today I just feel like sharing some of my favorite recipes....

As soon as we had approval from the authorities to build our coop, I was ready to roll up my sleeves and get started. I was itching to start on the building itself, but I knew that I needed to run water and power out to the building site first. I called up a...

Taste of Cartersville

Hanging Mountian Farms LLC   -   Apr 18, 2009 - By Ted and Carlene

                                 Taste of Cartersville Tonight Carlene and I went to the...

We potted up 425 of our newly propogated baby lavender plants for market in May. It was such a beautiful day to work outside and be part of nature. When landscaping with lavender, remember it is a drought tolerant plant. Deer do not like it and as the...

Beautiful Day!!

Debbie's Garden   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Chickadee1

Hi all, it's a beautiful day in the neighborhood today, with the temperature being right at 70 degrees in Marietta, GA!  And sunny to boot! Have been working feverishly these past two days to get the plants ready for the sale tomorrow, and I...

Quick Stretches to get you motivated for a spring ...

Sharon Hubbs-Kreft, Herbalist - Amazing Grace Herbals LLC   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Sharon_3

The sun is bright and shining today, it makes you want to get moving and motivated for the summer months ahead. Let's face it, we all put on a couple pounds over the winter; our body goes into hibernation mode and we eat almost all the wrong goodies ...

Slimming With Tea

Morgan Botanicals   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Jessica_7

Many herbs can safely be used for weight loss and provide a natural way to help you lose those excess pounds. Herbal teas will ease digestive disorders, provide increased perspiration, add bulk and cleanse your body; and increase energy, bringing new vitality...

Butchering time is here again...

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Emily

It's a beautiful spring day here in Pennsylvania.  I'm looking forward to a productive weekend on the farm.  My husband's parents are kind enopugh to help us with the butchering of our hogs, so I am looking forward to seeing them this...

April Musings

Three Roods Farm   -   Apr 17, 2009 - By Robin and Gregory

     What's new at Three Roods Farm?  A big compost heap was made today by Greg and the interns, Ezra and Amity! All of our ewes have given birth.  We have 10 baby lambs!  We ate sorrel and chives in our salads last night....