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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Microgreens Available
GreenView Aquaponics Family Farm - Jun 12, 2014 - By Timothy_1
We currently have the following microgreens available: Sunflower microgreens Broccoli microgreens Buckwheat microgreens Clover microgreens Kale microgreens Mustard microgreens Pea Shoots w Tendrils Popcorn microgreens Radish...
Thoughts for Thursday, June 12, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 12, 2014 - By Edward_1
Jack Rabin, who is the associate director at Rutgers University's research stations, writes a blog called "Sustainable Farming on the Urban Fringe" (sustainable-farming.rutgers.edu). Although is it written for the Garden State producer, its...
7 Natural Ways to Control Cucumber Beetles
Arcadia Farms - Jun 11, 2014 - By Katie
So far the 2014 garden is off to a great start! At the end of May I shared a summary of what’s going well and what’s not-so-swell. At that time, the garden remained relatively pest-free. However in the short time since that post I’ve encountered to more...
Thoughts for Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 11, 2014 - By Edward_1
The frontal boundary stalled over our area is keeping the humid and wet conditions present. However, I feel confident that I have done what I could to protect the plants most susceptible to disease. Time will tell. In the meantime, the plants are really...
Summer Session Registration Now Open
Boxed Organics - Jun 10, 2014 - By Melina
Registration for our Summer Session is now open. Session commences June 25th and we are already seeing how wonderful this year's crops will be. This week we are getting garlic scapes, rhubarb, strawberries, rainbow chard, green kale, cucumbers, red leaf...
Thoughts for Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 10, 2014 - By Edward_1
We have been getting a warm rain for the last two days in the Delaware Valley. Fortunately at the farm, it has been raining sparingly. Warm rain makes every thing grow. And that includes the fungus and the weeds. I expected the worst when I walked the...
Happy Fathers Day..Now start teaching your family ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jun 09, 2014 - By Tony_1
Once upon a time , I asked a 4-H eight years old , who was taking one of my gardening class session- :"Where do the Tomatoes come from?" His answer was: " P" Supermarket!!! He...
Thoughts for Monday, June 9, 2014
Spinella Farm - Jun 09, 2014 - By Edward_1
The CSA and the market both went very well on Saturday. It was cool to see the excited faces of the CSA members as they went along the table selecting the fruits and vegetables that they wanted. A couple of first timers said they felt guilty about the produce...
Foodie Friday includes Firetrucks
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Jun 08, 2014 - By Lorrie
I was watching a period drama put on by BBC where several small businesses worked together to cross utilize their wares and provide a better end product to the customer.Our own community teams together with the Farmers’ Market at its core to bring foodies a...
Chicago, IL -- On her blog Erica Finds , Erica recently reviewed pure maple syrup and two varieties of raw honey. In addition, she is hosting a giveaway for a glass bottle of Dark, Robust, Pure Maple Syrup, and one jar each of Raw Buckwheat...