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spring gardens

Green Eagle Farm   -   May 27, 2013 - By Chela

It is almost June here in South Michigan on our 20 acre family farm.  Planting season is upon us and our backs are already somewhat sore from all the hard work, but our spirits are high and the thought of juicy fresh tomatoes keep us going. ...

Homestead Reflections at Huckleberry Tent and Brea...

Huckleberry Homestead & Huckleberry Tent and Breakfast Lodging near Sandpoint Idaho   -   May 26, 2013 - By Timothy & Christine

  One thing I love about Homesteading is that nothing stays the same — growing/decomposing, summer/winter, storing/consuming. You come to value the moment — savor the possibilities of this day. Even though the returning seasons may rhyme, they are...

During the past week so many diversions and responsibilities made getting farm work done a challenge. There are the must do’s, and want to do’s, and the “It would be nice if we could...” . The week ended with a good work day and a successful start to the...

Organic dried parsley

Home Farm Herbery   -   May 26, 2013 - By Arlene

Parsley dried Chemical free from Home Farm Herbery, our dried Organic Parsley is grown in our own hot, sunny part of Kentucky. We harvest it when it is ready, dry it and pack it for delivery to your kitchen. While all of us know...

Muddy Boots & Warm Hearts

Healthway Farms & CSA   -   May 25, 2013 - By Sam _2

It's not surprising that Mother's Day is the beginning of "crazy season" for farmers around here--markets begin to open for the Summer, the weather turns warm, and it's a rush to get seeds and plants into the dirt so we can hit the ground...

Farm Update - May 2013

Three Dog Farmstead   -   May 25, 2013 - By Christina

Summer is just around the corner, even if the weather makes you think otherwise. I'm excited to see just how many pints of blackberries and blueberries we'll harvest this year. The wet winter and easy Spring seem to have been good to them, and, along...

Which pressure canner is right for you? (part I)

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 24, 2013 - By Sonya

You may have a canner handed down from generation to generation, with great love and care. But is it the right canner for your use?  Over the next few articles, I'm going to explore different canners based on safety, ease-of-use, and engineering. ...

Memorial Day weekend at the Bluegrass Farmers'...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 23, 2013 - By Kentucky Proud

It's the last weekend of May and that means the unofficial start of summer. It also means that we get to remember those who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces...it's Memorial Day! I like to think of it as a day to celebrate the lives...

FARM STORE HOURS!!

Vineyard Farms   -   May 23, 2013 - By Anna_2

NEW FARM STORE HOURS!!!! THANK YOU for working with my crazy week! As many of you have learned, I had emergency back surgery. I have been so out of it, I lost track of the days! Our new farm store hours, beginning next Wednesday will be: Wednesdays 11-4:30...

Local Food Marketing Requires a Conversation

Eat Local Food LLC   -   May 22, 2013 - By Joan

As many of you know, we made a decision to take down our on-line store in early 2013.  Rising compliance costs were the main issue, but we also realized that we like to talk to our customers.  Local Food Marketing is not a ready-to-order...