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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
You Can Make Washing Soda at Home
Arcadia Farms - Mar 19, 2013 - By Katie
About a month ago I shared info on how to create your own homemade laundry detergent and fabric softener . We’ve been using this detergent since mid-February and it works great! Even though we won’t run out for months, I recently bought supplies to make...
Great News!
Arcadia Farms - Mar 19, 2013 - By Katie
At the beginning of this year Arcadia Farms teamed up with two other local growers to respond to a proposal for providing fresh, naturally and locally grown veggies to a local childcare facility. We’re so excited to let you know that our growers group will be...
Trying times....but we are shining thru!
Whitfield's Family Farm - Mar 19, 2013 - By Dean_1
Thanx! To All Who Have Been By Our Side In This Last Week! Whitfield's Family Farm lost a very close and dear friend over the last week. So before I give you an update on what all we have been doing I just wanted to thank ALL of our friends,family and...
Join our next Canning Boot Camp!
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Mar 18, 2013 - By Sonya
The next Canning Boot Camp is Sunday, April 21st, 2013, 10-4, in our FDA/ODA inspected cannery, in Lebanon, Ohio. This hands-on class is geared for people who've never canned; for canners who are unsure of their techniques; for foodies who want to...
Irish Blessings
Pleasant Valley Farm - Mar 18, 2013 - By Emily
It sure looks like a winter wonderland outside my windows today! We've had over a foot of snow fall since the beginning of the weekend, erasing most of the signs of spring around the farm. Last Monday was a different story, though! The pasture fields...
Brenham, Texas -- The Central Texas Beekeepers will hold their 5th Annual Spring School March 23 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Brenham, Texas on March 23 from 8:30 a.m. until around 5 p.m. “Beekeeping events are fun and educational outdoor...
Delicous Homemade Corned Beef: SAVE THE BROTH...
Maple Heights Farm - Mar 18, 2013 - By Kerrie and Andy
This morning at Maple Heights Farm , our homemade Nitrate-free corned beef was finally taken from the brine (after sitting for 10 days), rinsed and set in the crockpot with two onions. At lunchtime, we added about four pounds of potato and all...
Spring days will soon be here
Lengel Brothers Farm and Market - Mar 17, 2013 - By Elliott
Spring is coming soon and the winter snow will turn to warm rain and dry windy days. Planting time in the greenhouses are planned and waiting to start. First there will be some colder season crops planted like peas, lettuce, radishes, turnips,...
"Early Call Mix" is the easiest Morning ...
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 17, 2013 - By Arlene
"Early Call Mix" is the easiest Morning Glory to Grow from Seeds by Arlene Wright-Correll Home Farm Herbery Morning Glory Seeds - "Early Call Mix" Ipomea purpurea At Home Farm Herbery we enjoy a very colorful...
Everything you Wanted to Know about Growing Moonfl...
Home Farm Herbery - Mar 17, 2013 - By Arlene
Everything you Wanted to Know about Growing Moonflowers by Arlene Wright-Correll Home Farm Herbery Moonflower Heirloom Seeds - Ipomea alba Moonflowers are nocturnal bloomers, perfect for night owls and late night strollers. After...