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The Sweetest Rain!!

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Aug 04, 2012 - By Twilya

It has been a very busy week and as I prepare for tomorrow at the Old Cheney Road Farmers Market from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Lincoln, Nebraska to say I am a motivated seller is an understatement.The colors and textures are changing a little this week....

After a walk through the Bluegrass Farmers' Market last week, I couldn't help but think about how beautiful and bright the veggies looked. I immediately thought of our Good'n Garlicky and how easy it is to keep that freshness and color alive in a...

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Been to Atlantis?

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 03, 2012 - By Marcie

Not the mythical continent! Last night I had the pleasure of giving a little honeybee lecture at Atlantis Natural (www.atlantisnatural.com). They had a really nice event supporting all-natural living. Be Organic Catering (www.beorganiccatering.com) was there,...

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Sungold Cherry Tomatoes are here!

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 03, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, You will get your first official taste of summer this week with a small bag of Sungold Cherry Tomatoes.They are just starting to ripen and should soon be followed by our Heirloom Slicing Tomatoes.I know we’ve told you this before, but the tomato...

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Sneaky snake

Wild Things Farm   -   Aug 03, 2012 - By Terry_5

OK--so all isn't exactly as we expect on the farm.  This morning I set out on a mission to disassemble the chicken tractor and reassemble it into a chicken brooder.  Soooo, I'm working taking the tractor apart and thought I'd take a break...

Believe it or not but we are already coming to the end of May... soon it will be summer!  I love summer but nothing is as special to me as Spring.  The rebirth and joy that comes with spring cannot be compared!  Gardening is in full swing right...

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Storage Onion Harvest

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Rebekah

Storage onions are a full-season crop, meaning they take the majority of the growing season to mature. The onions in the picture above started as 1mm long seeds back in March, when they were started in the greenhouse. It always amazes me that they grow to such...

The Bluegrass Farmers' Market needs to, once again, clarify something...we are not part of the Lexington Farmers Market. Yes, we are located in Lexington but that is about all that we have in common. The Bluegrass Farmers' Market is a guaranteed...

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Radio George

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

George Kaywood is a long time radio veteran who has switched tracks from terrestrial (FM) radio to the waves of the worldwide web. With his immensely popular radio website, www.radiogeorge.com , he brings hours and hours of listening pleasure to your computer...

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Dealing with Skin Conditions

4 D Acres   -   Aug 02, 2012 - By Mike_6

Skin conditions are sometimes difficult to deal with, not only from a cosmetic standpoint, but from a treatment and prevention standpoint. Clothing and makeup can sometimes help cover up a skin condition, but it is not always feasible, especially in warmer...

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