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S.Florida elementary school organic vegetable gard...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jul 31, 2013 - By Tony_1

It was my first field trip today to offer observations and ideas from the point of view of an urban farmer with educational and experiential background. My tour guide was a garden enthusiast mom who have a passion to help start productive gardens at schools...

"Centaury" Highly Prized by American Ind...

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jul 31, 2013 - By Petra

Erythraea centaurium or Centaurea umbellatum or C. vulgare. Compositae                                &nb...

It's Recipe Wednesday at the Bluegrass Farmers...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 31, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

And, we're talking melons! We all know how wonderful a big slice of watermelon tastes on a warm summer evening. And, you probably remember having seed spitting contests too! lol I can remember starting my summer mornings with a cantaloupe half sprinkled...

Stork Dropped Some Kunekune PIglets!

Lonesome Star Farm   -   Jul 31, 2013 - By Craig

1 farrowed sow down... 3 more to go, whew!  Therefore, I'll have some inventory to work with to help you achieve your homestead's goals for the kunekune pasture to pork pure bred swine.  Full Announcement: Piglets introduced themselves to...

When the Wind Blows Hard....

Thistle Byre Farm   -   Jul 31, 2013 - By Abby

W e were hit by a tornado in July.  The winds blew hard.  The warnings were nil.  The weather radio touted severe thunderstorms but did not mention a tornado once...the winds blew hard. So hard that many large strong trees were twisted...

Preserving (Freezing) Zucchini

Arcadia Farms   -   Jul 30, 2013 - By Katie

Swimming in zucchini? Giving some away to the neighbors seems to be the common cure for an overzealous squash plant. If you’re feeling a bit miserly… or in a positive light, if you wish there was a way to enjoy home-grown zucchini all year round, here’s a...

Second Summer Crop

Sanzone Farms   -   Jul 30, 2013 - By Sam_1

Well the heat here in the High Desert has been a double edge sword this year.  The first summer crop became crispy early, cutting our production short.  The good thing is we were able to plant a second summer crop with zucchini, green beans,...

Your JULY 30 CSA box, recipes & a blog from Mirra

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Jul 30, 2013 - By Susana

See below, “For our Love of Tomatoes and for Healing, ” from CSA co-manager, Mirra Shapiro. EDAMAME SOY !  The healthy snack food much loved in Japan and China, these can be addictive (one variety we grow is called “Beer Friend”)!  Some of you...

"Cayenne" the Disinfectant

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jul 30, 2013 - By Petra

Capsicum annuum. Solanaceae                                        &nb...

field day Aug 4, good rain last week

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jul 29, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have red and yellow potatoes, garlic, white onions, cabbage, the last broccoli, green beans, fennel, dill, chard, kale and collards.   We'll also have whatever squash and cucumbers I can scrape...