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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Learn How to set up a Draught Tolerant Organic Ga...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Mar 26, 2009 - By Tony_1
Organic gardening in South Florida is a challenge.Gardening in the drought is another obstacle.For the new comers to the Torpical and Sub-tropical new zones of 9-10-11, you better do your home work first and learn about tropical gardening. On saturday March...
Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots in Cheddar Chees...
Cookus Interruptus - Mar 26, 2009 - By Cynthia
Colorful, kid-friendly comfort food Broccoli, Cauliflower and Carrots in Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Chip off the old block) Blanch these nutritious vegetables (or any others you like) and serve them in a simple cheese sauce with Caribbean...
Almost time to transplant!
Sol to Seed Farm - Mar 26, 2009 - By Matthew & Deanna
We have several varieties ready for transplant, hopefully this weekend - Kohlrabi, Cabbage, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale to name a few. We also hope to do our first round of direct seeding. We'd like to get some radishes, spinach, asian greens and maybe...
Rats in Yorkshire and the Implications of Fall Til...
F.A. Farm - Mar 26, 2009 - By Walter_1
The Independent (Britain's best newspaper) had an article today (March 26th) on the rat problem in Flamborough, Yorkshire. Here's a quote from the article. The main cause, argues the National Pest Technicians Association...
More new dairy kids - Live twins (Yowza x Villa No...
All I Saw Farm - Mar 26, 2009 - By Heather_4
SilverAurora JT Villa Nova delivered live twins by SilverAurora SB Yowza *S *B Tuesday night. She delivered at 150 days gestation. First was a big, 4.75-pound buckling, second was a big, 4.00-pound doeling. The buckling is a dark red chamoisee like dad,...
Eggs coming out our ears
Vintage Quest Acres - Mar 26, 2009 - By Lisa_1
Last summer when we moved onto the farm, we ordered many chickens. 100+ of them. My daughter had always wanted to raise chickens and we got them on her birthday. She was so happy, and she lovingly took care of them from their early beginnings and through the...
Oooops!
Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries) - Mar 26, 2009 - By Christine_2
My apologies to anyone who was or is trying to sign up for our 2009 CSA shares through the internet. Somehow instead of updating the quanities available I zeroed them out ! Thankfully, a few subscribers called to let me know of the problem. If you would like...
Rain!
Debbie's Garden - Mar 26, 2009 - By Chickadee1
Finally a bit of rain in Marietta! We've been needing it for a few days now, I was afraid I was going to have to pull out the water hose as i'd used all my reserve rainwater! It's too early for that, and I am glad to see the rain!...
Alpaca Shearing Day
Alpaca Farmgirl - Mar 25, 2009 - By Katy
We shear the alpacas once a year. Since we do a large number (77 this year), it works best for us to have a professional shearer come in and to do it all in one day. Our shearer is Mark Loffhagen who lives in Colorado. Mark and his team travel around the USA...
Food Safety
F.A. Farm - Mar 25, 2009 - By Walter_1
Let's try a voluntary paradigm shift. Instead of assuming that the food we buy is safe, let's assume it is not 100% safe. In other words there is no certainty. [This is my old stat tutor persona coming to the fore, by the way.] Now, since we cannot say...