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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...

"Catnip" The Ancient Herbal Remedy

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jul 29, 2013 - By Petra

Nepeta cataria. Labiatae                                        &...

Feeding the Birds

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jul 28, 2013 - By Emily

Most people these days have lost any real connection to farms & livestock.  Years ago, most folks at least had extended family living on a homestead...perhaps not farmers, but Grandma or Uncle so-and-so had a garden, or a couple cows, or some...

Local Blueberry Sources

Arcadia Farms   -   Jul 28, 2013 - By Katie

I love blueberries. When I was growing up, my Aunt and Uncle owned a blueberry farm. In fact, my first job was picking blueberries. This also means I grew up spoiled – free blueberries, as many as I could pick. We (my family) usually picked three or four...

The growing season has been excellent for some crops. The cole crops, beets, carrots, peas, potatoes, onions and the early summer staples including beans, summer squashes and cukes have produced heavy yields. CSA customers are beginning to say “Enough!” The...