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As most of you know ,farming can only happen with a relative control on the whole weed situation.  Like most things, moderation is key and too much of one way or the other can spell disaster. So knowing how fast weeds grow out here at the farm especially...

Herbs: Planting, Tips and Varieties and a few Herb...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 27, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

The end of the month... we are already through one third of this year... I certainly cannot believe how fast time keeps moving on.  Our farms winter market is over ~ 21 weeks have flown by and now the regular season farmers market which will consume the...

Herb'n Renewal seasoning loves veggies!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Jul 27, 2012 - By Karin_1

Yup, that is correct, our Rub'n Season Herb'n All has never met a vegetable that it doesn't like! The secret behind Herb'n All is the great blend of herbs and spices that Drew created as one of our first blends. I have to admit that I...

Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Marke...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 26, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

Whew the heat is back and the afternoon storms can be very frightening. Make sure that you heed the warnings and take cover when needed. The loss of a crop is one thing, the loss of a customer and friend is another...please stay safe. Have you voted for...

The importance of the garden in getting us grounde...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jul 26, 2012 - By Tony_1

I am going to share with you how my gardening practice is transforming my life and awakening me spiritually through the  way of Organic Urban Farming. I have witnessed WHY some of us who are now drawn to start gardens or farms and leave their inward...

Food prices and the HEAT and Draught effect in 201...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jul 26, 2012 - By Tony_1

Food prices are going up as the heat barometer drives more draught and crop failures into the path of farmers in the tropics ,the plain zones and beyond.This is the year of the Fire Spitting Dragon in  the Chinese calender and the year of "...

More on Companion Planting & Beneficial Bugs, Craf...

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...