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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Permaculture
Wild Things Farm - Feb 18, 2014 - By Terry_5
I'm sure that some of you have heard this term by now. In a nutshell, it's recycling, reducing waste, organic gardening, and being frugal. Pretty much the way our grandparents lived and the way we should be living. That's the...
Loving February...as it's leaving
Fair Weather Farm at Fairhill - Feb 18, 2014 - By Nancy_1
Well, it's just past the half way point in February and I'm dreaming of a day in May. The snow has been beautiful here in Fair Hill, MD. This Winter has had it's challenges with the frigid temperatures and many snowfalls. It's been nice to be...
Tampa, FL -- On her blog Steamy Kitchen , Jaden Hair (one of the most influential food people in social media ) is holding a giveaway for a one pound glass jar of Raw Goldenrod Honey, and an assortment of 100% Pure Beeswax Candles from the Mohawk...
New Paris, IN -- On her blog The Homesteading Hippy , Heather recently reviewed raw honey, maple syrup, and pure beeswax candles fro m The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. In addition, she is holding three giveaways; one jar each of Raw Buckwheat Honey,...
Cheese
Localvore Colorado CoOp - Feb 17, 2014 - By Jim & Donna
Last summer I separated the curds from the whey using vinegar as the acid. We had so much from the Nubian goats that I froze it in Vacuum sealed bags containing 5 lbs each. After I got a cheese making kit from Buckley's Homestead in Colorado Springs...
Love Potion #10 Tea
Arcadia Farms - Feb 14, 2014 - By Katie
Ok. Not really. It’s not a potion. No magic here. Just a yummy cup of tea that happens to be full of herbs known for their aphrodisiac qualities. It’s a sweet and simple handmade gift your tea lover will love on Valentine’s Day. If you’re an herb connoisseur...
Identifying GMO Produce
The Depot Farm - Feb 14, 2014 - By Phil_2
Shopping in the supermarket requires constant checking of ingredients and country of origin. Most unmarked processed foods contain GMO ingredients. While the industry continues to stonewall labeling the use of GMO's in their processed foods, we do...
Keeping busy on a cold wintry day
Wild Things Farm - Feb 14, 2014 - By Terry_5
Cabin fever? Not me! I am ready for spring, but there's lots to do indoors. I had taken a bunch of neat pics of the snow all around the farm, but somehow they got lost in between the camera and the computer--I'm sure you know the...
Chicken Paddock Planting Plan
Arcadia Farms - Feb 13, 2014 - By Katie
Last spring’s Chicken Week seems a world away now as I look out onto giants mounds of fluffy snow. That week of posts introducing our first flock of chickens also discussed our plans and tips for chicken keeping. One of the central concepts in our plan is a...
Winter in the Orchards
G and S Orchards and CSA Blog - Feb 13, 2014 - By Gary_2
We are busy trimming the fruit trees during the winter months. When the weather is cold and snowy we are inside fixing and upgrading the farm equipment. In 2 months we will be planting tomatoes in the hoop house.