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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Eugene, Oregon First City to Ban Bee-Killing Pesti...
What's the Buzz? - Jul 15, 2014 - By Marcie
Leave it to Eugene to be the first!!! An alternative, progressive city, they just became the first in the country to ban the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, one of the types linked to declining honey bee populations. According to Beyond...
Sugar Grove Farmer's Market
Sugar Grove Farmers Market - Jul 14, 2014 - By Pat_5
The Sugar Grove Farmer's Market has been terrific so far! We have meat, eggs, local honey, gourmet dog biscuits, amazing bread, cookies, foccicia, cupcakes, veggies, fruit and so very much more!!!!!! Over 17 vendors so far this year and we are getting...
Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Jul 11, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
Before I even begin to tell everyone what wonderful 100% homegrown or produced items will be available this week at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market, I want to address and hopefully answer some questions that shoppers had this past Saturday. We had a few...
This week's bag...
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Jul 11, 2014 - By Johnny and Leah
As you will see in this week’s bag, we have transitioned into more summer foods. Here’s what’s in the bag this week: Snap Beans- First of the season, beautiful medley of colors and flavors. Best eaten flash sautéed with olive oil or...
Sunshine is our friend
Clayton Farmers' Market and Small Farm Animals - Jul 10, 2014 - By Janice
NE Washington weather has been ideal for our gardens, as long as we have enough water to assist in the growing process. However, this past week has seen the average day temps in the mid 90's - the vegetables are able to 'cool down' somewhat...
Super Duper Supers!
What's the Buzz? - Jul 10, 2014 - By Marcie
Our ten hives are growing up! Literally! They began not long ago as "nucs"…new hives, just one box high. A few weeks later, our new queens had raised enough baby brood to necessitate the addition of a second box ("super") above……and THIS...
Regina's Massaged Kale Salad
Gandharva Farm - Jul 09, 2014 - By Rita_1
Regina’s Famous Massaged-Kale Salad* ( by... Regina! ) The idea of “massaging” kale is not at all my own. I learned it because I love to look up great recipes on the net to find exciting ways to cook. Kale is very popular, extremely chic in fact,...
Helen's Dixie Relish Recipe
Gandharva Farm - Jul 09, 2014 - By Rita_1
Dixie Relish from Bell Complete Book of Home Preserving, edited by Judi Kingry and Lauren Devine . Helen is a master at creating canned wonders. Makes about six 8-oz jars. 4 cups finely chopped cabbage ...
Kale: Trending Now
Harvest Michigan - Jul 08, 2014 - By Local Foodette
How did Kale become such a hit? We’re not entirely sure, but it probably has something to with its unsurpassed health benefits. A simple one-cup serving can pack an enormous nutritional punch. Kale Facts: More vitamin C per gram than an orange. ...
Callicoon Center, NY -- On her blog Mommy Ramblings , Carolyn is sharing a special coupon for Natural Handmade Soaps from now through July 19th. These natural handmade soaps are made with natural ingredients such as goat’s milk, shea butter, olive oil,...