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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Chickpea and Spinach Soup
The Depot Farm - Mar 04, 2014 - By Phil_2
A easy, great tasting soup! 1/2 can spinach 1/2 can chickpeas small carrot, onion and celery chopped fine 1/2 can diced tomatoes 1/4 teaspoon each basil, oregano, tyme, rosemary, garlic 11/4 cup vegetable stock 1 cup water ...
Bellingham, Washington, USA -- The Binder Ladies (one of the top couponing sites on the internet) is hosting a giveaway sponsored by The Mohawk Valley Trading Company and Crooked Brook for a special Easter Prize Pack. The giveaway bundle includes...
Meet Paula M. Youmell, Holistic Health Educator an...
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 04, 2014 - By Arlene
I am excited! I just connected with a wonderful, talented gal from my old part of the world. Paula M. Youmell is an RN, author, and Wise Woman-Holistic Health Educator and Healer in Northern NY state. She uses her areas...
Introduction to Gardening Workshop
Arcadia Farms - Mar 03, 2014 - By Katie
I’m thrilled to announce that Arcadia Farms will be hosting an Introduction to Gardening Workshop on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Holiday Inn West in Kalamazoo! Participants must pre-register at www.arcadia-farms.net/classes . If you’re...
Timing is Everything
The Depot Farm - Mar 03, 2014 - By Phil_2
Many times we face feast or famine when we plant crops. With proper planning you don't have to eat broccoli for 2 weeks straight because all your plants were ready all at once. With a CSA and retail sales at the farmers markets, we need to spread...
HERBS FOR VEGETABLES, uncooked
CAROLINA HERBS!!! - Mar 02, 2014 - By Elaynn
Often times at the farmers market where I go, I hear people say that they are vegetarians and therefore don’t use herbs. What I tell them: “O Honeee, you don’t know what you’re missing!” Just one herb can change the whole taste of your...
the weather
Walenga Family Farm - Mar 01, 2014 - By Farmer Nate
Boy 2 weeks ago I got excited and ready for spring. It made it up to 50. Now it is lucky to hit 20 again. The last 2 nights we were under a wind chill advisory. I fired up the brooder, to get ready for some chicks. I am glad I did not...
2014 CSA Honey
Summer Smiles Honey Farm - Mar 01, 2014 - By Darci
CSA, or Community Supported Agriculture, directly connects the farmer with the people who eat the food that the farmer produces. It provides the missing link that exists between the grocery store and the consumer. You cut out many miles that your produce...
Snow,,,Snow...Snow Winter is just hanging in ther...
Walkers Fresh Veggies - Mar 01, 2014 - By Mark & Carolyn
Winter just is relentless here in Southwestern lower Michigan this year! I am sure it is much the same in much of the country. Our hoop houses are still buried and it looks like they may be for another couple of weeks. We have decided to have a...
Columbia, MO — On her blog Homestead Honey , Teri recently reviewed three varieties of raw honey, comb honey, and maple syrup from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company . In addition she is holding a giveaway for one jar each of Raw Adirondack...