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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
The Tansy Fairy
Morgan Botanicals - Apr 01, 2013 - By Jessica_7
??? Waste areas, roadsides, and meadows...my gardens, that's where you'll see the Tansy Fairy. My common 'vulgare' friend and her petal-less humble yellow buttons with tattered leaves and pungent humor have adorned many of my gardens and...
United States -- The annual Winter Loss Survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the Bee Informed Partnership and the Apiary Inspectors of America to quantify the colony losses suffered by US beekeepers over the winter began March 29th and is...
Well we're finally, in the garden!
Natural Excellence Farm and Gardens - Apr 01, 2013 - By Rosemary
Well we're finally, in the garden! The weather has been mild enough the last two days to work the soil and I don't have to spend time and energy gathering firewood. I sure love my bcs. I'm nearly done with the tillage, it goes very quickly...
Let me create a hand painted personalized tile for...
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 01, 2013 - By Arlene
"Welcome to L a Dolce Vita Farm”© is a hand painted tile by award winning International artist, Arlene Wright-Correll. It is 11 inches by 14 inches and this one is sold. Let me make a personalized welcome...
My Transition!
A Tennessee Homestead - Apr 01, 2013 - By Tasha
The last year has been life changing for me and my family. My husband has always wanted to move and I guess I was not opposed or for it, just kinda going with the flow. I mean really in a depressed real estate market who would buy our 17 acre property in the...
The Scoop on CSAs
North Star Homestead Farms, LLC - Mar 31, 2013 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara
Maybe you’ve heard a bit of the buzz or maybe you have even been a member of one, but CSAs are becoming an increasingly popular way to build connections with your local farmer and enjoy great, fresh, seasonal foods. If you’re wondering what in tarnation...
Make a Credible First Impression
Eat Local Food LLC - Mar 31, 2013 - By Joan
This morning, I had an e-mail from an individual requesting advice on whether to include their website address on their new business card, even if the website wasn't up and running yet. This person was going to attend a conference where they hoped to...
The 2014 season is coming!
The Farmers Market at Fairfield Hills - Mar 30, 2013 - By Mary_9
We are now taking applications for the upcoming season, please email me @ mflmf@aol.com to get yours.... Mary
Melon (Cantaloupe), Honey Rock (100% Heirloom/Non-...
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 30, 2013 - By Arlene
Melon (Cantaloupe), Honey Rock (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) For Sale At Home Farm Herbery we discovered one of our best sellers to be the Honey Rock Cantaloupe Melon.The Honey Rock melon produces a very sweet and...
Melon Cantaloupe (Hales Best Jumbo) (Non-Hybrid/No...
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 30, 2013 - By Arlene
Melon Cantaloupe (Hales Best Jumbo) (Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) For Sale At Home Farm Herbery we all agree that there seems to be nothing better than sinking our teeth into one of these Hales Best Jumbo Cantaloupe...