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2014 Season Review

Walkers Fresh Veggies   -   Nov 04, 2014 - By Mark & Carolyn

Like every season we have ever had , or will likely ever have it was one with many ups and downs. We had a lot of rain --more frequent rains than I can ever remember --until August when we had no rain for three weeks, and it got hot and dry(short...

Composting in Place

The Depot Farm   -   Nov 04, 2014 - By Phil_2

  With a large area cultivated and planted every year, producing enough compost in a pile is impossible. We use mulch to conserve water and control weeds wherever possible. By adding leaves, grass clippings, and plant debris throughout the year (spread...

Another Season Comes and Goes

Dirt and Sky Farm   -   Nov 02, 2014 - By Maria_1

It is that time of year again where we have rushed to the finish line after a marathon harvest. Working full speed ahead still, we are raking up the last of our walnuts, picking what seems to be the last of the tomatoes and squash.  In reality, when it...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Is Still Open!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Oct 31, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

Well folks, I have some really great news...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market has extended its 2014 market season! Yup, that's right...the nice folks at Azur Restaurant & Patio have invited us to continue for a few more weeks. As it stands now,...

Positive impact of plants

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Oct 30, 2014 - By J

 Plants are good company... Study supports positive impact of plants in office and school interiorscapes Dr. Tina Marie (Waliczek) Cade, Professor of Horticulture, Department of Agriculture at Texas State University; Adjunct Professor in the...

Australian scientists microchip bees to map moveme...

Winter Park Honey   -   Oct 30, 2014 - By Scott_1

Here is a link to the article, just copy the URL to your address bar in your browser: http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/15/us-australia-bee-sensor-idUSBREA0E09D20140115 Australian scientists are gluing tiny sensors onto thousands of honey bees...

Redlands Reds Worm Farm is a source in inland Southern California for worm castings by the yard, half yard or smaller quantities. We are a recognized "input" by the California Certified Organic Farmers organization. Red worms are available on...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. Last week we heard news worth sharing about several LocalHarvest farmers. First, two of our farmers' heritage turkeys received high praise in the current issue of Cook's Illustrated . Those of you...

Home Fires

Bare Naked Honey Farm   -   Oct 29, 2014 - By Mabe

Goodness!  Just noticed that I don't get "bloggy" till it's cold weather...  Time to fire up the boiler.  Always thought it was funny that official winter doesn't start till more than halfway through December.  Maybe...

Last Saturday Of The 2014 Bluegrass Farmers' M...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Oct 24, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud

I sat staring at the keyboard trying to figure out what to write and all I could come up with was a great big thank you to our many customers and loyal supporters. Then my brain made a connection with my fingers and they started working and here goes... ...