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Beginnings, Direction and Philosophy

Paradise Organics   -   Jan 16, 2009 - By Bob

Since SuperConsciousness published an article about Paradise Organics in July, 2008, great change and expansion has unfolded. We increased the cultivated outdoor area by four thousand square feet, expanded the greenhouse range by two thousand four hundred...

Crackling Fires

Hurricane Farm   -   Jan 16, 2009 - By Chris

-15º F at our farm this morning.  Pretty cold out.  Just about too cold for our car, much too cold for our on-demand hot water heater in the basement.  But just about right for the animals, so it seems.  Last night the pigs were chasing...

NEW!! No-sugar-added Dried Wild Maine Blueberries

Gladstone's Under The Sun   -   Jan 16, 2009 - By Craig_1

Our new wild blueberries are better than ever for you and your taste buds! We are now drying our berries only using fruit concentrates in the preservation process. With no sugar added, we feel the flavor and texture come as close as you can get to the...

Ok , I know I promised to lay off of comments about the snow. I have an excuse because another neighbor came along and introduced himself today. As you can guess, we received another dumping of snow. We barely managed to get Janet's car out to the...

Cold Hands

Hurricane Farm   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Chris

So we started out our farm life several years ago with a rabbit.  Then we had two rabbits.  Then, well, you know how that works.  We progressed to a small chicken coop with funky little diamond-shaped windows.  We had two chickens. ...

Illegal Pesticides On Imported Produce

Reeder Farms LLC   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Naydene

This is a reason to know your famers name and buy local   http://growingproduce.com/news/?storyid=1097 Illegal Pesticides On Imported Produce January 12, 2009 Two business owners of a South Florida produce firm pleaded guilty to charges...

We're Heading To The Inauguration!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Karin_1

Well, at least our Chili Season'n is! We were lucky enough to have one of our seasoning blends chosen to be included in the gift bags that the attendees at the BlueGrass Ball will receive on inauguration eve. Karin was busy designing and printing some...

About Gladstone's Under The Sun

Gladstone's Under The Sun   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Craig_1

  Gladstone's Under The Sun is a Maine company committed to producing and promoting healthy foods as well as reducing our "carbon footprint".  After years of hard work, our company is proud to be drying Maine grown blueberries in...

Looking for New Vendors

Avalon Park Farmers Market   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Stephanie_1

Downtown Avalon Park in East Orlando is looking to grow its market to include additional vendors.  We are looking to ad the following: Fresh Eggs Baked Goods Dried/Fresh Herbs Tea Canned Goods Jellies and Sauces Additional Produce Fresh...

To plant a garden.....

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Jan 15, 2009 - By Christine_2

We finally received our first real snowfall of the season. It's probably a good thing since I have been working outside up until a few days ago. The ground had not yet frozen so I took the opportunity to move a huge heirloom rose to a spot where it could...