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How does a Happy Hen get happier?

Wild Things Farm   -   May 31, 2013 - By Terry_5

At the Farmer's Market and with the CSA members, everyone loves Fresh Eggs from the Happy Hens.  The girls were pretty happy with their two coops, large fenced in area, fresh veggies and lots of different grains.  I wanted more...... More...

Win a set of reusable produce bags!

Arcadia Farms   -   May 31, 2013 - By Katie

Farmer’s market season is here! If you’re participating in Locavore90 , you’ll probably be making a handful of trips to your local farmers market or farmstand. Many farmers market frequent-flyers bring their own reusable grocery bags to the market to bring...

EU Flags Another Pesticide That's Harming Bees

What's the Buzz?   -   May 31, 2013 - By Marcie

EU flags another bee-harming pesticide Pesticide Actio... Regulators across the pond are keeping up the momentum to protect pollinators, with a  new report  from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)...

Baby Bear Pumpkin Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) for s...

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 31, 2013 - By Arlene

Baby Bear Pumpkin Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)   At Home Farm Herbery we love these Baby Bear tiny pie pumpkins which are easy to grow.This is a tiny pumpkin that reaches up to 6" across and up to 2 pounds. The sweet...

Lemon Grass Seeds - (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 31, 2013 - By Arlene

Lemon Grass Seeds - (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)   At Home Farm Herbery we are in zone 6 so we have to plant our Lemon Grass each year, but we save the seeds from our organic Lemon Grass and we have some to share with you. ...

Lemon Balm Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 31, 2013 - By Arlene

Lemon Balm Seeds (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO)   At Home Farm Herbery we know that our organic Lemon Balm has many uses, both medicinal and culinary. Leaves make great garnishes, for salads or other uses. Leaves can also be used to...

Purple Cornflower

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 31, 2013 - By Arlene

Purple Cornflower (Echinacea purpurea) is one of HOME FARM HERBERY all-time favorite flowers. Originally an American prairie heirloom, it is one of the very best for attracting butterflies. This showy and easy to grow plant brings welcome color to the late...

The Beginning....

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   May 31, 2013 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, First delivery of the season and we are fired up to be bringing you some awesome food!  This is week A, so check your schedule if you are a half share to see if you are getting a delivery.  If you are a full share, you are lucky to get...

Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

Carob's Farm Chaga, Soaps, Lotions and Teas.   -   May 30, 2013 - By Robin_2

Chaga mushroom, is found on Birch and other trees in cold climates, it has been used in folk medicine in Russia and other European countries for generations.   Chaga draws nutrients from the tree it grows on and extracts the medicinals from the inner...

Sunny Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 30, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

Well, it looks like Mother Nature has decided that we need some hot weather! I think we all need to have a talk with her and explain that spring is usually mild with nice rain...perfect for our plants to start their growth cycle. Then summer comes along with...