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Seed Keeping Tales

Green Journey Seeds   -   Aug 16, 2013 - By Aline

Seed Saving Journal 2013 As the fresh seeds come in to dry, I’m posting notes to our blog. I’ll be sharing some specific tips on gathering and processing these seeds, and try to keep this journal current until all the seeds are in. Here’s that link: ...

“Goldenrod” A famed wound herb

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 16, 2013 - By Petra

Solidago virgaurea. Compositae                                      &n...

Poinsettia in summer

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 16, 2013 - By Terry_5

This summer hasn't seemed much like summer.  I'm an observer for the NOAA and the average high temperature for August so far this month is only 77 and July was 79!  Night before last it was 52 degrees here--barely warm enough to ripen a good...

Tasty treats

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 16, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Ugh!  We are STILL waiting for the tomatoes to turn ripe.  It has been a painful wait, but they’ll turn ripe eventually!  Here is a link to a birding blog featuring our farm… http://countrybirder.wordpress.com/2013/08/14/birding...

Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 15, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

Hope everyone is enjoying this beautiful weather. It was so nice to be able to open the windows and air the house out today...and in August no less! But, never fear, summer is still with us and the air conditioners will be working full force next week. ...

summer is in full swing

Chiles and More   -   Aug 15, 2013 - By Pam_3

Well, summer is in full swing right now.  Many seeds have been collected.  I collected a few Black Naga's last night.  This is also the time to enjoy a bit of the harvest.  By the end of the summer I am sure I will be sick and tired of...

“Ginger” Popular Condiment and Highly Medicinal

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 15, 2013 - By Petra

Zingiber officinale. Zingiberaceae                                      &nb...

Okra and Grits

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 15, 2013 - By Terry_5

Okay, what comes to mind when you hear the words "okra" and "grits".  Why, the South, of course!  Many of the Wild Things Farm CSA members are transplanted Northerners, so on the "Veggie Rating List" each season, okra is...

Farming friendships

Mill Road Farms- working hard to feed the masses   -   Aug 14, 2013 - By Cara

So the best part of doing farmers markets is the friends you meet along the way.  Sure, there are the customers that come back every week, and tell you about what they made with what you have grown, and are excited to see what each week brings.  We...

Slow & easy in the Sub-tropics

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Aug 14, 2013 - By J

The heat of the summer slows down our production & our personal tempo here in the sub-tropics.  Avocados are just about ready for picking & will be available for sale in just a couple weeks. Most  fresh herbs & other naturally...