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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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Chili Powder   Home Farm Herbery Chemical-Free Pure Chili Powder We grow our chili peppers right here at Home Farm, harvest, dry, and grind them to make the best chili powder you will want to add to your favorite recipes. ...

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June 2013 into July

Dirt and Sky Farm   -   Jun 27, 2013 - By Maria_1

Wow, what a bountiful season. This year we have been bombarded by trees full of fruit.  Even trees that in previous years have not done so good, like our peach and apricot trees.  I have been managing the best I can from giving boxes of it away to...

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It's the weekend before the 4 th of July and certainly a time to celebrate the reason it's a holiday. The 4 th is also known as Independence Day in commemoration of the the signing of the Declaration of Independence. I can't think of a more...

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Farm update

Back2theBeginning Farm   -   Jun 27, 2013 - By J

Our dedicated homesteaders here at back2thebeginning have been actively working on constructing the new shade house. We've converted salvageable' s from what was left of an old stable from years ago. Rather than completely demolishing the remains, we...

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