The Blog Barn

Away from the farm for a short break and I found a form of farm work to keep busy with. Blueberry picking is as much fun as work. My wife and I picked nearly 10 lbs. in just a half hour. The berries are the nicest in several years, large, great flavor and...

We Are Packed and Ready to GO!!!!

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 22, 2012 - By Twilya

This week has been yet another whirlwind.We have been very busy selling sweet corn, meeting with potential wholesale customers and picking cantaloupe, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and so much more.My nephew Lane from Missouri came to spend a few days.He is not...

Wilsons Gourds invites all to Old town Farm Market...

Wilsons Gourds   -   Jul 20, 2012 - By Karen and Paul

Wilsons Gourds, www.wilsonsgourds.com  invites the public to attend The Old Town Farm Market on Main Street downtown by the circle in the street and inside the Health Dept. Parking Lots from 7:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 21, 2012.  Lots of...

In Praise of Pollinators

North Star Homestead Farms, LLC   -   Jul 20, 2012 - By Ann, Laura, and Kara

The hot days of summer beg of a crisp, cold slice of crimson watermelon—the sugary juices seeping between your fingers and running down your chin.  But this refreshing delight would not be possible without a good bit of help from some of our insect...

Mangos In Paradise, LLC 2012 Season is wonderful,...

Mangos In Paradise, LLC   -   Jul 20, 2012 - By Libby

Tropical storm Debby, has certainly kept us busy but all is well with our orchard. Our mangoes are just beautiful and we are harvesting nearly daily. The winds from the storm had the mangoes "dancing" on their panicles! This years harvest has...

July 20, 2012 CSA Bag

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Jul 20, 2012 - By Johnny and Leah

Hi Friends, This week in your bag you will find the following items… Kohlrabi Pac Choi Cabbage Carrots Squash Onions Garlic Cucumbers Have a great week! Johnny

Street Foraged Plum Abundance!

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jul 19, 2012 - By Jessica_7

I had been listening to the sound of the plums bouncing off the street for two days. Plop and roll.... They were jumping out of the tree by the pound and collecting in the gutter of the little old lady's house across the street. The side walk was...

Bluegrass Farmers' Market Goodness!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 19, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

Today is Thursday and that means the Willow Oak market will be open from 3 until 6. Here's the market report from Tom of Emnett Acres...he's the go to guy when it comes to the Willow Oak market location! :) “Our market wares covered the full...

Morgan Botanicals is on Pinterest!

Morgan Botanicals   -   Jul 18, 2012 - By Jessica_7

I've been slowly adding photos to Pinterest....and learning a bit. It's all brand spankin new for me over here, but fun is happening!  I'll be adding it to my new website too, so go on over and let me know what you think. I've pinned...

Early Layer and Alien Tomatoes

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   Jul 18, 2012 - By Rebekah

  Over the last week one hen has begun to lay eggs! Her first one was more like a sack than an egg, because the yolk and white were contained but not in a hard shell. After that though she has been consistently laying 1 egg each...