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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Winter in April
The Call Again Farm Journal - Apr 07, 2009 - By Laura_6
It looks like December outside. It's the kind of weather that's nice at that time of year, big snowflakes dancing merrily in a slight wind over the neighbor's field. If it were December, instead of April, I'd be curled up with a...
Top Ten Reasons:Why to Choose PRODUCTIVE ORGANIC G...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 07, 2009 - By Tony_1
Number ONE : June is the official starting month of the HURRICANE season in Florida.Gardening in containers is Hurricane resistant.How? It is easier to move a container to a safe shelter indoors out of STORMS way . Number TWO: Containers can be a better...
What I'm currently reading.
Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm - Apr 07, 2009 - By Jody_1
Deep Economy - The Wealth of Communities and the Durable Future by Bill McKibben
Winter Continues
S&S Lamb - Apr 07, 2009 - By Pierre & Sharon
There seems to be no relief from winter weather here in Northern Michigan. Snow continues to fall today covering the ground and covering my soul as well. I'm so ready for warm breezes that blow the laundry on the line and move the windmill to...
Shearing Time!
Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb - Apr 07, 2009 - By Anne
Its that time of year again at Kyle Farms. Even though the Rochester area is currently getting a lovely April snow, shearing time is still upon us. Most of the early lambing ewes were shorn in January before they lambed and got to spend most of the...
The Hummingbirds are Here!
Golden Touch Alpaca Farm - Apr 07, 2009 - By Shelley_2
Map via http://www.hummingbirds.net/map.html Time to get those hummingbird feeders out! This is by far our favorite time of year around the farm, as you might have noticed by all the HD Hummingbird videos we shoot throughout the year. This...
last snow of the season, we hope
Duran's Farm Fresh Products - Apr 07, 2009 - By Blaine & Karen
Well, that Erie lake effect snow thing has happened again and hopefully it will be the last of the season. Here on the farm we are preparing for spring, as are most rural people in the area, I'm sure. I will be confined to the house here for a...
Las Vegas
The Garden Fairy - Apr 07, 2009 - By Ronda
WOW, what a week!! I spent a whole week in Las Vegas touring gardens, attended the International Master Gardener Conference, and went on the Lake Mead Cruise. There were 6 of us. We had a blast! Had breakfast by the pool side, went shopping at the Fashion...
It Kills Me
The Farmer and the Cook - Apr 07, 2009 - By Steve_6
Today at The Farmer and the Cook, an all-organic farm-cafe and market, I answered the accusations of an irate citizen of Ojai. She was a kind and determined woman, sure of her battle and sure of her target; she wanted to know why Steve (the farmer who is my...
Stepping in Perfect Time
Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries) - Apr 07, 2009 - By Christine_2
Mr. Drooley came to us this past winter when the winds were howling, and the temperatures were below freezing. Truly, the last thing I needed was another mouth to feed, but I am inclined to take in anything that needs warmth and nourishment. I tried to find...