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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
2013 Winding Down
Homestead Pantry - Dec 29, 2013 - By Homestead Artisa
As 2013 begins winding down we begin to look back over the past year and re-evaluate our efforts and achievements. The fact is that time and resources are limited, and we all have to make choices. Thus decisions must be made as to what we will...
Buy One Get One Harvest Special
Back2theBeginning Farm - Dec 29, 2013 - By J
Cold dark days of Winter, bring day dreams of spring plantings, so why not consider back2thebginings' BOGO harvest special on our Red Hot Canna Seeds. You'll be delighted with the tropical accent these seeds can provide to your...
Bellingham, Washington, USA -- The Binder Ladies (one of the top couponing sites on the internet) recently reviewed Raw Buckwheat Honey and a Buckwheat Hull Pillow from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. “If you've got allergies or have...
Happy Holidays from Mangos In Paradise.LLC
Mangos In Paradise, LLC - Dec 28, 2013 - By Libby
Happy Holidays from Mangos In Paradise,LLC It is going to be another very interesting season for growing mangoes here in Pine Island Florida. This week of Christmas we have had temps in the mid 80's! Yes, old man winter has stayed up in the North...
Christmas Memories
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Dec 27, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
At Farmstead Creamery, we’ve been hosting open studio wreathmaking classes, whether for a lively family with a small troop of children or for friends gathering for a fun afternoon. The freshly harvested balsam and white pine boughs fragrance the room as...
Push Me Pull Ewe
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Dec 27, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
Some jobs just gotta get done on the farm, whether you like them or not. Cleaning the chicken coop must be pretty high on the list, along with butchering, but loading pigs or sheep are near the top of the charts as well. Now, you may be thinking, “Oh...
Bellingham, Washington, USA -- The Binder Ladies (one of the top couponing sites on the internet) recently reviewed Maple Syrup, Raw Honey , Beeswax , Beeswax Candles and Handmade Soap from The Mohawk Valley Trading Company. “Jen...
Winter Egg Update
Arcadia Farms - Dec 27, 2013 - By Katie
In mid-November I shared that our hens had stopped laying eggs completely due to molting, cold weather and minimal daylight hours. Though chickens can and will lay occasional eggs during cold, dark winter days, we decided not to endure an entire winter of...
It is good to know before you grow and other farme...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Dec 26, 2013 - By Tony_1
Back then farmers used "Farmers Almanach" to predict and learn more about the weather before they grow their crops. . Now what do we use ?Computers and gadgets that have predicted fourteen tropical storms including four...
Gifting Local
Pleasant Valley Farm - Dec 26, 2013 - By Emily
Did you miss me? Even my own mother asked recently about what happened to my blog! The truth is simply that I've been busy, and other things took priority. This year has been even busier, if that is possible. A big part of this is that neither...