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For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 26, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Evan and I picked rhubarb and asparagus today... so fun! He enjoys being outside helping so much, it is such a blessing. The other day when we were in the front garden hoeing he and Ryan were picking up all the weeds putting them in buckets to dump... well...

photo by Belmont Farmers' Market Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. It's farmers market season, and while many of you are already experienced farmers market shoppers, we sometimes hear from people who find the whole idea a little...

Kitties & Compassion

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jul 25, 2012 - By Emily

For those of you who follow the blog & Facebook page, you probably know Puff had gone missing. As much as I'd like to say he came home safe & sound, that is not the case.  Life on a farm seldom imitates those happily-ever-after Disney-type...

Window box Gardening, Easy Jewelry Magnets, Make P...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 25, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Spring is such an exciting time of year... I love all the flowering trees and shrubs... in my opinion if it doesn't bloom at some point, why bother having it! Although I do admit the beautiful colors of Autumn in the fall with all the maples and other...

Kitchen Tips and Tricks, Cute Curtain Tie Back, ...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 25, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I spend a lot of time in the kitchen especially in the summer when we are busy with all the canning & freezing we do around our home.  I love to can as you will learn more this summer through my blogs I am sure!  Right now I am excited with...

The Blessings of the Week

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 25, 2012 - By Twilya

I spent most of the day in the Masonic Temple Parking Lot in Marysville, KS and it was an okay day despite the heat.Tom and the girls surprised me with a visit and yes I had both girls out waiving to cars for a short period of time.Again I am running low on...

The journey they have chosen

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jul 24, 2012 - By Brian_1

We are two-thirds into our growing season.  The spring salad and greens did well.  The organic strawberry pick-your-own was an overwhelming success, the corn came in for the first time in two years and potato harvests have been good.  String...

Fresh start

Shamrock Hill Farm   -   Jul 24, 2012 - By Susan

Hello, This is my first entry so I will keep it short and hopefully sweet.  Today is another hot day here in the Mid-atlantic region.  But, we have had a few days of heavy rain so I don't have to water the gardens...yet.  One less chore...

Tuesday Goodness at the Bluegrass Farmers' Mar...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 24, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

The Tuesday market will be filled with summer goodness! The Richmond Rd. market is open from 3 until 6 today...plenty of free parking and loads of smiles. :) Look for... TOMATOES...HEIRLOOMS TOO! POTATOES ZUCCHINI SQUASH ...

Choosing Perennials, Lavender Heart Card, Easy Fla...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 23, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

Our gardens are filled with love, patience and long suffering... these are attributes that we as spouses, parents, co-workers and such strive to maintain and build in our personal character.  I believe that gardening helps us grow these virtues.  I...