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Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Sep 06, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, We are enjoying this much cooler weather on the farm, though the conditions on our farm continue to be dry and drier (we’ve gotten only 1.3 inches of rain total in the last 6 weeks…boo hoo).  We have had numerous loads of water delivered...

Interview with Farmer Phil

SavRaw Local Farm Box   -   Sep 05, 2013 - By Kali

A Conversation with Farmer Phil of Sage Mountain Farms written by Misty Spicer  As the new intern working with Savraw, it was exciting to get my first assignment. What was even more thrilling, was that the assignment was to travel to one of our most...

Parsley “Useful in Cancer Prevention”

The Artistic Farmer   -   Sep 05, 2013 - By Petra

Petroselinum sativum. Umbrelliferae                                      &n...

A row of flowers begins the cultivated part of our field; Sunflower, Cosmos, Zinnias and Dahlias. Beautiful! (Thanks Mom!) There is always insect activity here. I was bustling about trying to complete a harvest for CSA when a flash of orange caught my eye. The...

Oats “ A nutritive food”

The Artistic Farmer   -   Sep 04, 2013 - By Petra

Avena Sativa. Poacea                                         ...

The honeymoon is over

Wild Things Farm   -   Sep 03, 2013 - By Terry_5

This has been a roller coaster year both for gardening AND beekeeping.  Of all the years I could have started beekeeping, I picked "the worst beekeeping year" (according to several fellow beekeepers) in a long time to begin.  By July we had...

Nettle “Best in all Mineral and Vitamin Content”

The Artistic Farmer   -   Sep 03, 2013 - By Petra

Urtica dioica, Urticaceae                                        ...

September 3 CSA box: the fruits of summer from you...

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Sep 02, 2013 - By Susana

Hello CSAers:  Mirra, Kayla & Richard are harvesting the fruits of summer’s labors for you and look forward to seeing you all at tomorrow’s market.  Give them your appreciation for their dedication and hard work in caring for the farm during my...

I'm Full of Beans! Seed Keeping Tales 3

Green Journey Seeds   -   Sep 02, 2013 - By Aline

  We love the satisfaction we get from filling our bellies with food from our gardens. We have been enjoying fresh green beans all month. In addition, I’ve cooked up several pots of dry beans to be accompanied by homegrown tomato salsa. An easy to grow...

Mustard “Helpful with Rheumatic and Arthritic Pain...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Sep 02, 2013 - By Petra

Barrisca nigra (black) or Sinapis alba (white) Cruciferae                       Found on waste land and in gardens. Also cultivated as a pasture...