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Got Honey?

What's the Buzz?   -   Nov 01, 2018 - By Marcie

You can never have enough pure honey is my motto! With a shelf life of over 4,000 years, antibiotic and antiviral properties and a host of other health benefits, it's nature's perfect sweetener! (I confess, I drink it straight from the bottle!)...

Eggs—Chocolate, Pink, Blue and More—Keep Coming

Broad Shoulders Farm   -   Nov 01, 2018 - By Ben_2

Oh, how I love gathering these little baskets of sunshine! These are from the Mediterranean and Pacific Rim flock and the colors are still delightful. Daily production is dwindling , though, so if you see us at the Farmers Market, grab a dozen while you can!...

The Benefits of the Many Uses for Turmeric©

Home Farm Herbery   -   Oct 31, 2018 - By Arlene

The Benefits of the Many Uses for Turmeric© By Arlene Wright-Correll Turmeric is commonly used in Asian food. You probably know turmeric as the main spice in curry. Turmeric is also used as an enema for...

October Means Overcoming Obstacles

Highland Orchards Farm Market   -   Oct 31, 2018 - By Highland Orchards

There are a lot of different ways to say it. In A Mood. Cranky. Difficult. Needs A Nap (sign me up, please!). By the end of October, we are all tired. And tired people are…cranky, to pick one of those phrases. This year, with twice the normal rainfall and a...

Colorful Eggs Continue

Broad Shoulders Farm   -   Oct 29, 2018 - By Ben_2

IMG_9227.JPG After taking a very leisurely week laying last week—18-24 eggs or less on some days—the girls outdid themselves on Sunday with 36 beautiful, colorful eggs! The weather here has fluctuated from overnights in the 30s and 40s to days in the 50s...

Upcycling, Sustainability, and Super-Cows!

Hedgeapple Farm   -   Oct 26, 2018 - By Scott

Upcycling, Sustainability, and Super-Cows! Did you know that the Jorgensen Family Foundation and Hedgeapple Farm have worked on issues related to farm system sustainability (both economic and environmental) since well before sustainability was cool? We...

The Many Uses of Peppermint Leaf Powder©

Home Farm Herbery   -   Oct 24, 2018 - By Arlene

The Many Uses of Peppermint Leaf Powder© By Arlene Wright-Correll Natural dried, Peppermint Leaves (powder)- INCI (Mentha piperita) is believed that some stomach discomfort and nervousness can be relieved by drinking tea made with equal parts...

Fall is in Full Swing!

Capelli Farms   -   Oct 22, 2018 - By CapelliFarms

It finally feels like Fall! For us out on the farm, it sure got cold quickly. However, it is surprisingly cozy. It's funny how quickly seasons come and go. We became quite used to the heat and copious amounts of produce daily. Now, it has gotten chilly and...

Salamander Springs' Permaculture Workshops: em...

Salamander Springs Farm/Permaculture Organics   -   Oct 19, 2018 - By Susana

Permaculture in Practice workshops at Salamander Springs Farm are not posted on social media, etc.  Salamander Springs is an entirely off-grid and remote farm without internet; we appreciate your patience with email replies!  If you would like to...

Organic Food Subscription Box - Vital Elements to ...

Organic Produce Blog | Fresh Life Organics   -   Oct 19, 2018 - By Jessica_5

People all around the world are switching their daily meals with the healthy organic diet. This way, one can get a healthy lifestyle and can drop a few pounds in no time. While purchasing the grocery, a few things are essential to add in your organic...