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"Elder" Sacred Tree of the Gypsies

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 09, 2013 - By Petra

Sambucus nigra. Caprifoliaceae                                       &...

Blackberries!

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 09, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Ugh!  Still waiting for the tomatoes to turn ripe.  They look great.  They look big.  They are plentiful. They are… still green!  No fears, they will be ready soon. Sungold cherry tomatoes are turning ripe this week –...

Saturday Goodies at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Aug 09, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

Saturday is the last day of the National Farmers Market Week and the perfect way to celebrate homegrown goodness is to shop at the largest local 100% homegrown/produced farmers market...the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Yup, that's correct, our farmer...

Last canning class of the summer

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Aug 08, 2013 - By Sonya

As August brings its heat and humidity, we are gratefully helping our neighbors harvest beets, peaches, beans, and tomatoes. So the cannery has been at full capacity for weeks!  August also marks the last Canning Boot Camp, as well, for we are about to...

"Echinacea" One of the Herbal Cure-Alls

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 08, 2013 - By Petra

Echinacea purpurea. Compositae                                       &...

Want to stay healthy? Buy local

Mill Road Farms- working hard to feed the masses   -   Aug 07, 2013 - By Cara

With the growing trend of CSAs, farmers markets, and the idea of eating from where you live, it is important for the consumers to know why this is all going to make a huge difference in our lives.  Eating locally has so many benefits, not just for our...

Late summer on the farm

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Aug 07, 2013 - By Teresa_2

August and September are two of my favorite months here on the farm. Being in the pumpkin patch business I love October, too, but it comes with mixed emotions of the season drawing to a close.  August and September are busy and sometimes stressful, but I...

Homemade Marshmallows

Arcadia Farms   -   Aug 07, 2013 - By Katie

One of the icons of summer is a backyard campfire. And that icon conjures up images of another summer must-have: S’mores. This year, I decided to try to make all the ingredients needed for homemade s’mores. Crazy, I know… To get things started, I created...

Fruit and Vegetable Workshop August 8th

Iverson Family Farm   -   Aug 07, 2013 - By Bret

We are hold a fruit and vegetable workshop from 8 am to 3 pm at our farm.  We will first meet at the Oconto Falls Library.  Dinner is on the farm from Noon to 1 pm.  The library will also have the wood fire pizza by Firefly from 5 to 7 pm. ...

Great summer recipes and culinary gourmet tips

Home Farm Herbery   -   Aug 07, 2013 - By Arlene

Home Farm Herbery's Canadian Steak Seasoning comes with free shipping and a free herb or herb blend of our choice so order today. This is our Home Farm Herberys version of Montreal Steak Seasoning Montreal Steak Season...