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More on Organization: Creating Routines with P.M.S...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Oh what a happy mom am I when the boys rooms are clean, the fridge is shining with no 'science experiments' going on it, the appliances are shining and the windows let in all the bright sunshine because the little paddy prints have been washed off......

More on Organization: Creating Routines with P.M.S...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Oh what a happy mom am I when the boys rooms are clean, the fridge is shining with no 'science experiments' going on it, the appliances are shining and the windows let in all the bright sunshine because the little paddy prints have been washed off......

Eating Foods with Character

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

I know, I know, I know from working at the Cable farmer’s market since 2001 that you are on a hunt for the perfect tomato.  Red, round, shiny…and without one single blemish.  We’ve been taught from our years of shopping at grocery stores that ...

Edamames and tomatoes. And more hot weather.

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Sep 03, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we will have sweet red peppers, potatoes, onions, garlic, eggplant, beans, summer squash, tomatoes, kale and collards, a chili pepper, edamame soybeans, and herbs.  The peppers we've given you so far have all...

I stepped into the local Ag retail store and saw a face on the cover of the promo magazine on display that I recognized. I was on an errand for dog food, motor oil,...and at first I just smiled but as the contradiction sunk in I laughed. Let me explain! The...

It is Now September

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Sep 01, 2012 - By Twilya

The weeks are rolling by and our summer is nearly over.This week Livie came home from school each day excited but tired.Autie waited eagerly each day for her big sister and best friend to come play with her.Autie finally asked if she could start school...

Ground Cherries

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Terry_5

Each year several new crops are trialed on the farm and this year one of those crops was ground cherries, aka cape gooseberries or poha.  I'm assuming the poha name is native American in origin. The CSA members have gotten a small helping in their...

Grid beam

Belanger Farms   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Richard_1

You can find more about grid beam at http://www.gridbeamers.com/ . I have a plant in my garden that's just getting HUGE. I'm not sure yet what it is: a melon or pumpin. It's sending out branches all over the place. It seems like every day that I...

Load of Cherry Tomatoes

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 31, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, This week you can look forward to a quart of Sungold cherry tomatoes!They are great as a snack or slice them in half and add to your favorite pasta or pizza.It is like adding a tablespoon of sugar!This week in your bag you will find… ...

Glossary part 4

CAROLINA HERBS!!!   -   Aug 30, 2012 - By Elaynn

This is part 4 and the last of the GLOSSARY that I had started earlier.I do hope that you enjoy this as much as I do! For those who have shown interest in reading all 4 parts of my GLOSSARY,Thanks, very much! GLOSSARYPART 4Jthrough...