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Whole Grain Rye Flour

Elliott Family Farm   -   Jul 17, 2013 - By Samuel_1

Elliott Family Farms announces our fresh ground whole grain rye flour made from rye raised organically on our farm! It is available in 2 pound bags on the farm or via US Mail. If you use the mail order option, and buy two, they ship for the same shipping price...

A Little Trick for Measuring Honey

Arcadia Farms   -   Jul 17, 2013 - By Katie

Yesterday I made pancakes . I usually make a large batch and freeze them for easy breakfast options later in the week. My recipe called for sugar but on a whim I decided to use honey instead . Fortunately for me, I had just used the same measuring cup to add...

Recipe Wednesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 17, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

And, we are talking green beans! Which, by the way do not really have to be green in color...try the yellow or purple beans too. I do have to admit that the first time I prepared the purple beans, I was a bit disappointed to find that they do not stay purple....

Making Your Cut Flowers Last Longer

Gib's Farm   -   Jul 16, 2013 - By Gibby

Care of Cut Flower Arrangements It's so sad to see a beautiful arrangement begin to wilt and droop. Follow these simple rules to make your flowers last longer:  Get flowers home and into water ASAP Rinse the stems, recut, and remove any...

JULY 16 CSA INFO & RECIPES and "Transitions a...

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Jul 16, 2013 - By Susana

IN YOUR BOX TODAY: CUCUMBERS !  tender enough for salads, do not have to be peeled, these are wonderful fresh on hot July days.  See the previously posted info & recipes for yogurt/cucumber/mint sauce or in Tabouli Salad. GREEN BEANS...

summer vegetables - potatoes and onions. bugs in ...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jul 15, 2013 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders,   This week, we'll have broccoli, cabbage, fresh white onions, cilantro and dill weed, chard, kale and collards, summer squash, green beans, new red potatoes, and garlic.  Next week should be about the same, although...

What are psychological needs for animals?

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jul 15, 2013 - By Petra

Animals need to be free from hunger and thirst, animals need a fresh and regular supply of water and food, if they do not the animals will become stressed making their immune system weaker and susceptible to disease, but they would also become incredibly...

The Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest

Pumpkin Patch at Yule Forest   -   Jul 14, 2013 - By Susie_1

Newest Attraction This Year at The Pumpkin Patch: Welcome to The Bee House How Do Bees Make Honey? Most people love honey, but how do bees make honey? We see them flying from flower to flower, we've seen the little packets of pollen on their legs...

I’m ticked! At the invasion of ticks!!! Over the last week the adult wood ticks have been on the prowl. I seem to find them everywhere.  Crawling up my arm, neck or even the towel after a shower. I’ll feel a creepy crawly on my leg and find a tick or just...