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Fresh start

MacIntosh's farmstand and greenhouse   -   Jul 30, 2018 - By Lisa

We're Back & Better than ever! Come check us out, after a few years of having to take a break due to family reasons we decided to re open . Fresh produce, eggs , meat and more Now Baked goods and even some wood crafts. Fall time will bring...

Last Sunday of the Lavender Season

Sauvie Island Lavender Farm   -   Jul 29, 2018 - By Julie_7

This is the end my friend. Oh my! What a great lavender season it has been for Sauvie Island Lavender Farm. It truly was the perfect last season for us at this location.In case you haven’t heard, we are relocating our lavender farm operations to the coast...

Grilled Corn & Basil

Highland Orchards Farm Market   -   Jul 27, 2018 - By Highland Orchards

12 ears of corn, shucked 1/2 cup butter, cut into 12 pieces 36 fresh basil leaves, washed aluminum foil to wrap corn  Turn grill on high to preheat. Cut 12 sheets of aluminum foil sized to wrap each ear of corn tightly. Place each ear on a...

Tomatoes on sale

Red Rooster Farm and Produce   -   Jul 26, 2018 - By Maryann_2

TOMATOES ON SALE! This weekend only we will be offering our slicing tomatoes for $2.00/lb.. We will be at the Salem Public Market? on Sat, July 28, 2018 and the City of Turner Farmers Market on Sun., July 29, 2018.We will also be bringing cucumbers, lettuce,...

LocalHarvest.org Photo by Zimmerman's Berry Farm Blackberries Welcome back to the LocalHarvest Newsletter. Full confession. I don't have a garden anymore, at all. With exception of two measly under-watered...

2018 Farm Fresh Pasture-Raised Turkeys early regis...

TALLTREE FAMILY Farm   -   Jul 25, 2018 - By Talltree

The reservations for 2018 TALLTREE FAMILY Farm turkeys is now open!   When you reserve your turkey, let me know these things: 1 ) Approx. weight of oven-ready meat you are looking for. 2 ) What variety you prefer. 3 ) What date you want to...

Farewell to Schuylkill River Park

Highland Orchards Farm Market   -   Jul 24, 2018 - By Highland Orchards

It seems very strange to say farewell to Schuylkill River Park. We have been there since the first farmers market started in 2005. We have seen vendors come and go, we have endured construction around the park, and in the park, and next to the park, and we...

Caraway Seed Cake Surprises, Delights & Treats Us©

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 24, 2018 - By Arlene

Caraway Seed Cake Surprises, Delights & Treats Us© By Arlene Wright-Correll We all know the many uses of Caraway Seeds . Besides putting them in Breads, Caraway seeds can be freshen breath and its essential oil is found in many...

Our fields are bursting!

Red Rooster Farm and Produce   -   Jul 20, 2018 - By Maryann_2

Our fields are bursting with wonderful produce. This week we will have an abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers,lettuce,sweet and chili peppers, zucchini, onions, garlic, beautiful Asian eggplant and cabbage, We will be at the Salem Public Market on Saturday and...

Ask Arlene about Basil©

Home Farm Herbery   -   Jul 15, 2018 - By Arlene

Ask Arlene about Basil© By Arlene Wright-Correll Basil’s Latin name is Ocimum sanctum and we grow it here at Home Farm Herbery and we have several types of basil such as Sweet Thai Basil, Christmas Basil, Cinnamon Basil, Lemon Basil, Spicy Bush...