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Hibiscus Powder and 5 good reasons to use it.

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 01, 2013 - By Arlene

Hibiscus Powder and 5 good reasons to use it. Most people have seen fresh hibiscus flowers used as garnishes . However, hibiscus flowers have a lot more uses than that especially if you get them in powdered form. Hibiscus...

Herb plants

Art, Fresh Produce & more   -   Jun 30, 2013 - By Haley

The herbs we chose to plant this year are mostly the basics: chives, oregano, sage, peppermint, rosemary, and basil. We did choose a few adventurous ones too. They are: chocolate mint, pineapple mint, Greek oregano, and cilantro. You may be thinking "Did...

Peaches, Peaches and more Peaches!!

The Persimmon Branch   -   Jun 29, 2013 - By Curt and Sarah

Wow!  Our year has really started off with a BANG!  We have picked the last of our first yellow peach and just started picking the next two varieties. Thank you to all of our returning customers and friends for your support of our farm!  We...

HayDay

Jones HomeGrowns   -   Jun 29, 2013 - By Vera

Welcome to my blog! While I'm in here blogging away, my men are raking hay! Hopefully, no rain will come for a few days, so baling can commence. Funny how on the farm, we can pray for rain for somethings, but pray for dry weather for other things. ...

10 Healing Herbs for Dogs and Humans

The Artistic Farmer   -   Jun 29, 2013 - By Petra

Neem What: Azadirachta indica, an extract of the Neem tree, is nature's non-toxic insecticide, plus it heals burns and soothes dry, irritated skin. Why: Applied topically and absorbed through the skin into the bloodstream, Neem makes...

Where to Find Raw Milk

Arcadia Farms   -   Jun 28, 2013 - By Katie

{Image Credit} www.mercola.com Last week I wrote about the benefits of raw milk (and the irony of the corresponding dangers of pasteurized milk.) In that post I said that I would be bringing you answers to the following questions: If it’s illegal...

Buzz Off, Monsanto

What's the Buzz?   -   Jun 28, 2013 - By Marcie

This was posted last week by PAN, the Pesticide Action Network: Buzz off, Monsanto Mon, 2013-06-17 13:19 Paul Towers Last week, the term “bee-washing” emerged in public conversation. It doesn’t refer...

Wow, The Sweet Corn is a Jungle!

Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens   -   Jun 28, 2013 - By Rosemary

Holy Mackerel the sweet corn is a jungle! Our focus this year has been plant health, and you can plainly see this is healthy corn! I took these pictures yesterday, June 27, 2013, and notice that they are at mid thigh. This corn is taller and more...

Blackening Seasoning from Home Farm Herbery is the...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jun 28, 2013 - By Arlene

Blackening Seasoning Home Farm Herbery Blackening Seasoning is also Known as: Cajun Blackening Spice or Blackened Spice. Our blended ingredients of organic, chemical-free Celery Seed, Oregano, Black Pepper, Bay Leaves, Cumin, Thyme, Cloves,...

Sweeeeet Peas

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jun 28, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, Oh yeah… the sweet sound of rain (even though it came two days after a tanker truck of water was hauled to the farm!)  No worries, not a drop went to waste, and we are very grateful for the rain.  A special thank you to our members...