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Bringing in the harvest in February 2019
Highland Orchards Farm Market - Feb 28, 2019 - By Highland Orchards
February 1 started with a brisk 5 degrees in the morning and a high of 18 degrees. And an unexpected, unpredicted all-day snow flurry that made everything just a little slick. Just to make sure that we knew winter was really here. February brings us...
This is Driving Me Buggy!
What's the Buzz? - Feb 22, 2019 - By Marcie
http://www.panna.org/blog/decline-insects-and-what-it-means I was just this morning having a conversation with my husband over coffee, about bugs. When we first started keeping bees, of course I loved our bees! But I realized that I didn't love...
Sowing Seeds
Spyglass Gardens - Feb 21, 2019 - By Steve or Wendy
"Sowing Seeds" ... We should do for the LOVE of IT.. In the spring we always think of planting or "sowing seeds" . Springtime seems to be the right time to re-plant or plant the garden. Big acreage or small plots - container or raised...
Have You Had Your "Royal Nectar" Today?
What's the Buzz? - Feb 20, 2019 - By Marcie
We've been talking about it for a long time! Chef Rolf has been blending just the right mix of yummy beehive bounties to create a delicious, nutritious, super immune-booster. Enter "Royal Nectar!" So here's what he did! Our...
Candle stubs and Father Daniel!
What's the Buzz? - Feb 13, 2019 - By Marcie
Yesterday I received a call from Father Daniel McKenzie of St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Church. Seems they had an office full of beeswax stubs from candles burned over the years. Would we like them? YES, we would!! So we went and picked up an entire...
Kelli McGrane is a MS, RD, and LDN. Originally from Denver, Colorado she has always had a love for food and believes eating healthy should be simple and delicious. On her blog The Healthy Toast! Kelli shares her recipe for Super Fluffy Greek Yogurt and...
Picture of Spring
Spyglass Gardens - Feb 07, 2019 - By Steve or Wendy
Fruit tree buds swell Soon they will burst in the warm sun Blossums of pink red and white In the early morning, quite a delight Frost brings the farmer alarm Because cold mornings can bring harm. Praying each blossum will bare fruit Sounds of...
Bringing in the harvest
Highland Orchards Farm Market - Feb 07, 2019 - By Highland Orchards
We have been expanding our winter growing over the past 20 years, trying to keep up with the demand for fresh vegetables in the six months of the year that are not famous for producing much. At all. We have found that people enjoy eating all year, and our...
Angela B. from Baton Rouge, LA is January’s art co...
Home Farm Herbery - Feb 01, 2019 - By Arlene
You just won January’s Art Contest! Angela B. from Baton Rouge , LA is January’s art contest winner Your prize is on its way. Congratulations from Home Farm Herbery LLC
What you Need to Know About Herbs Part 4©
Home Farm Herbery - Jan 31, 2019 - By Arlene
What you Need to Know About Herbs Part 4© By Arlene Wright-Correll Apple Fiber has been shown to prevent the absorption of cholesterol and many carcinogens. It also aids digestion and is an effective cleanser of pollutants. Apple...