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"Flaxseed"(Linseed) A Valuable Nutritive...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 13, 2013 - By Petra

Linum usitatissimum. Linaceae                                      &nb...

"Feverfew" Famed as an Herb for Women

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 12, 2013 - By Petra

Chrysanthemum parthenium. Compositae                                     &n...

"Fennel" A Prized Tonic for Brain and Di...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 11, 2013 - By Petra

Foeniculum vulgare. Umbelliferae                                       ...

Open Farm day at Wild Things

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 11, 2013 - By Terry_5

I tried to capture the essence of the day in photos, but of course parts of it are blank :-) Started out finishing up four CSA boxes for pickup today and the lettuce is still doing great Some of the varieties are starting to bolt and taste bitter,...

"Elecampane" For all Ailments of the Che...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 10, 2013 - By Petra

Inula viscose or I. helenium. Compositae                                     &nb...

USDA - Beef is Tender But What Else?

Spring Hill Farms   -   Aug 09, 2013 - By David_8

The USDA has announced it's new 'tenderness' program designed to help consumers choose a good piece of beef. The new USDA program allows beef companies to label products as "USDA tender" or "USDA very tender" if they are...

"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...