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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Honoring our Mothers on MOTHER DAY
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 29, 2014 - By Tony_1
In memory of my mother who passed away on January 30,2013 I write this article .She was 98 when she went to the other side. I feel how special she was .Thanks to her I am a farmer, a writer ,an educator, a vegetarian personal chef , a massage therapist and...
Pathogens, Parasites & Pesticides put Honeybees in...
What's the Buzz? - Apr 29, 2014 - By Marcie
Just wanted you to know that on WEDNESDAY, MAY 7th, 2014, there's a FREE LECTURE entitled Pathogens, Parasites & Pesticides put Honeybees in Peril. Lecture is hosted by the University of Miami, Main Campus. It's in Room 166, Cox Science...
Kennebunkport, ME -- On her blog The Way To His Heart , Maeghan recently reviewed 100% Pure Beeswax Candles from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she is holding a giveaway for a candle bundle that includes two 100% pure beeswax taper...
What's That Tickle
Agropraxis Farm - Apr 29, 2014 - By Farmer Pete
I felt a tickle on my leg; under my long pants and above my sock line. At first I ignored it. Then something deep in the mind urged action and I pulled up the pant leg. Nothing on the leg… so I continued on, doing absolutely nothing while a soccer Champions...
2014 Maple Syrup Season Part 2
Arcadia Farms - Apr 28, 2014 - By Katie
I was sad when I realized that the best thing for our family was the discontinuance of our CSA. All the same, it was a peace-filled realization. However… I recently had an experience that was easily the saddest, most disheartening experience of my...
Sharing is oneness
Green Journey Seeds - Apr 28, 2014 - By Aline
Sharing is oneness Original art by Aline Crehore (c) 1995 Our first year anniversary as a member of this Localharvest.org community is coming up in May, and our new store here is allowing us to distribute seeds all across the...
Exciting Times At The Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 27, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
Happy sunny Sunday to all! :) Folks, we have some great times in the Bluegrass coming up! First off, the biggie of the year...the 140 th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3 rd . I don't care what you say, if you live in the Commonwealth, it is...
HERBAL PROPERTIES PART THREE
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - Apr 25, 2014 - By Elaynn
We often hear words such as alterative, anti microbial , aperient, cholagogue and other strange sounding names. But, what are they? These are all called actions or herbal properties. They refer to the energetic pathway of how an herb affects...
Des Moines, IA -- On her blog The Noise of Boys , Jodi recently reviewed Maple Syrup and Raw Honey from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. Along with reviewing the Mohawk Valley Trading Co.’s products, Jodi is also hosting a giveaway for one glass bottle of...
Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 25, 2014 - By Kentucky Proud
It looks like Mother Nature will be shining down on us this Saturday! :) Perfect weather for a trip to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Our farmers have been struggling with the cold temperatures, so many of the usual spring offerings are going to be a...