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"Couch Grass" The Herb for Urinary Ailme...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 06, 2013 - By Petra

Agropyron repens. Poaceae                                       &...

Summer is in full swing

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 05, 2013 - By Terry_5

Wow, it's amazing how fast this summer is moving!  The rain has finally slowed down, although there are still puddles here and there on the farm where it used to be dry during "normal" weather. This year kind of reminds me of a trip to...

Finding Neem Oil

Arcadia Farms   -   Aug 05, 2013 - By Katie

{Image Credit} Home Depot Last year I shared this post about my great love for zucchini and my complimentary great hatred for squash bugs and vine borers . I also shared about my equally passionate distaste for white powdery mildew and anthracnose...

raffle tickets, potatoes, onions, beef news

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Aug 05, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we should have potatoes, onions, garlic, dill and fennel, beets, kale and collards, chard, cabbage, and a few zukes and cukes that I've been able to scare up from the neighbors.  I know it's not a very long...

"Coltsfoot" The Supreme Pectoral Herb.

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 05, 2013 - By Petra

Tussilago farfara. Compositae                                      &nb...

"Chickweed" Supreme Healer of the Herbal...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 04, 2013 - By Petra

Stellariamedia.Caryophyllaceae                                       &nbs...

Hello again,...

Homestead Pantry   -   Aug 03, 2013 - By Homestead Artisa

Hello again, it's been a long while.  I notice that I neglected to save and publish my last entry before the Big Backache.  <sigh>  Well, spring was very late this year, having two days back to back in two weeks back to back of...

" Chervil " The Tonic for Blood and Nerv...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Aug 03, 2013 - By Petra

Anthriscus cerefolium. Umbelliferae                                      &n...

Local Peach Sources

Arcadia Farms   -   Aug 02, 2013 - By Katie

{Image Credit} Aloha Organic Fruit Another fruit season is underway – it’s time for Michigan peaches! I’ve spent some time looking for pesticide-free peach sources and I’m having a rough time. Molter Family Orchards has organic peaches, but only in...

For Lisa and Val

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   Aug 02, 2013 - By Mona

The camera is working again!  Definitely operator error folks, so we'll just leave it at that.  :) In honor of the camera finally working, the first picture is for you, Lisa!  Here in front is Desi in full fleece, just before shearing...