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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Tussie Mussies Made Simple, Putting Up Rhubarb, Rh...
For Dragonflies And Me - Aug 12, 2012 - By Neil & Jean
Well here we are getting fired up about the garden and all that she will bear for us... spring, summer, fall and winter... each holds a different gift for the individual. Most people are not aware of the extended growing capabilities that we now have...
A Week Focused on the Family
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Aug 12, 2012 - By Twilya
The past week has been action packed!I am exhausted but also excited.On Monday we took Livie into Washington and registered her for Kindergarten.She is very excited about her teacher, her classroom and especially the promise of music class.Tom and voted with...
It is raining, It is pouring, and we need to cut h...
Tangle Tree Ranch - Aug 12, 2012 - By Marte Holen
So what do we do when it is so hard to dry hay??? Well, we can bale it moist,and then wrap it in plastic, air tight. This way it ensilage it self. Not a commonly used method around here, but used other places where drying hay is like this, rain every other...
Dividing Iris', Drying Your Herbs, More Herbal...
For Dragonflies And Me - Aug 11, 2012 - By Neil & Jean
Well we are already into June and summer is right around the corner. We have enjoyed all the beauty that spring brings and now we can start to welcome all the special things that summer has to offer... vine ripened heirloom tomatoes and fresh basil along...
The Fruit with a Thousand Names
Arcadia Farms - Aug 11, 2012 - By Katie
This week I was hoping to provide you with a video tour of the gardens. But as I type this it’s raining… and has been for almost an entire day. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining! I’m grateful for the cool weather and rain. Instead of a video tour, I...
Keeping Up To Date
Rainbow Ranch Farms - Aug 10, 2012 - By Poly
LocalHarvest.Org All products listed on our Localharvest store, are available to the general public, and membership is not needed. Keep checking back for products that we will be adding, in the near future. Some products can be shipped within...
Why Composting?
Veteran Compost - Aug 10, 2012 - By Justen
The question I get asked the most often is "why composting?" So, I figure I should tackle it in my first blog post. After 5 years as a Combat Engineer Officer in the Army, I thought it was time for a change. So, I switched to the...
An Excellent Pig for the Smal Farm
Spring Hill Farms - Aug 10, 2012 - By David_8
Tamworth Sows circa 1920 I'm often asked: "What makes a great pig?" It could be many things depending on what your goals are, but for us at Spring Hill Farms it means: 1) It should be a true heritage breed. 2) Posses a strong,...
Unruly Garden
Shamrock Hill Farm - Aug 10, 2012 - By Susan
As I was out in my garden yesterday the theme of this blog came to me. I am not an overly attentive gardener; no prefect rows, weed free paths or tomatoes trellised perfectly. No, no I am far from that with all the other things life calls you to...
Heirloom Tomatoes Anyone??
Tewksbury Grace Farm - Aug 10, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah
Hi Friends, Our heirloom tomatoes are FINALLY here!This week, you will be receiving a bag of them along with a user’s guide, which will detail the varieties we grow and how to store and handle them.We’ve been eating grilled tomato, cheese and basil...