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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Making Compost Tea @ Origins Farm
Origins Farm - Mar 25, 2013 - By Alistar
Like a great cup of earl grey tea, compost tea is a simple, yet elegant brew that soothes the soul. Of plants, that is. We often use compost tea on our new seedlings for increasing fertility in the soil and to increase its resistance to soil-borne diseases....
Spring Sprouts
Seasons at Procter Farm - Mar 25, 2013 - By Rebekah
Spring has definitely sprung here at the farm, (even if the Ohio weather doesn't agree!) In our greenhouse early spring sprouts have already begun to emerge from the cell trays. There are currently alliums (such as onions) and brassicas (such as...
Spring on the Farm
Happy Flappy Farm - Mar 25, 2013 - By Kamilla
It is officially Spring on the farm and I can definitely feel it. These are the days that I take hot baths whenever I can and use lots of hot/cold rub. There is so much to do and so little time!! 1. I have a major project going on (the Mobile Chicken Coop -...
Juniperish Delish
Morgan Botanicals - Mar 24, 2013 - By Jessica_7
Our storm took down half a juniper at the old church on the corner, so needless to say, I've been busy dragging sweet juniper boughs home across the snow this beautiful Sunday morning. I give thanks to the church, the Juniperus gods and the mighty...
2013 CSA Shares Still Available
Our City Farm - Mar 24, 2013 - By Jeri
We still have a few opening in our 2013 CSA program. Subscriptions are for the entire 26 week CSA session and starts Saturday May 4th, 2013. Our City Farm CSA is flexible and modular allowing for a customized basket that is perfect for all...
Naturally Flexible!
Agropraxis Farm - Mar 24, 2013 - By Farmer Pete
Working with nature is a cornerstone of biological/ecological farming. At times we want to use the calendar to help us determine the time for sowing and transplanting. This year is an example of the flexibility and patience needed from a farmer to mesh an...
A Honeybee Festival with a lecture from Dr. Thomas D. Seeley will take place at The Buffalo Botanical Gardens April 27 from 10am-2pm. This event is made possible by The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens and the Cornell Cooperative Extension Master...
Mariaville Mushroom Men Cultivation workshop
Mariaville Farm - Mar 23, 2013 - By Chris_2
April 13th, 2013 Learn how to grow your own shiitake and oyster mushrooms in this cultivation workshop 8 am- Arrival Meet and Greet where each person will receive an information packet on what will be covered during the work shop. 9 am-...
The Yeast Also Rises©
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 23, 2013 - By Arlene
The Yeast Also Rises© by Arlene Wright-Correll Home Farm Herbery The other morning I had two ladies come to Home Farm Herbery kitchen to learn how to make bread the quick and easy way and we had a grand time including a lot of questions....
Benefits of Gardening
Arcadia Farms - Mar 23, 2013 - By Katie
If you’re a gardener, you know that gardening brings more than just fresh veggies into your life. Spending some time outdoors, digging in the dirt and tending to your plants can merit health, mental, financial and community benefits. Here’s a ‘lil infographic...