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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. ...

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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...

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Zingiber officinale. Zingiberaceae                                      &nb...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Apple Cider Vinegar Infusion Herb Mix             Making your own Home Farm Herbery herbal vinegars may not change your life, but it can certainly transform your culinary habits. Our...

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Allium sativum. Liliaceae                                       &...

? Praying or Preying Mantis?

Agropraxis Farm   -   Aug 13, 2013 - By Farmer Pete

Monday’s are a busy day as I harvest and prepare for CSA Pick-Up. This Monday the day was stormy at the farm. About 9:30am the dark skies and rumbles of thunder let loose and it rained for almost 2 hours steady. Sometimes a simple downpour though a few times...

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See below for recipes and “Our Magical Mountains & Chanterelles!” LETTUCE & STIR FRY MIX Our fall greens are starting to come in. We didn’t want to wait until next week for the whole lot, so some of you will get salad and some stir fry this week. ...

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