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Ears and Ears of Sweet Corn!

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 18, 2012 - By Twilya

We have sweet corn running out our ears… literally.It is cross-pollinated between Peaches & Cream and Ambrosia and it is so good.There is a lot of sweet corn out there but do not be fooled.Ours is better.Livie and I spent the morning and most of the...

Summer update, making cheese, garden growing, mark...

Four Country Gals   -   Jul 17, 2012 - By Shari_1

Tons of things have gone on in the past three months... I've learned to make cheese, and we're all enjoying my Short-Cut Mozzarella on homemade pizza. Yes, Mom makes a really good pizza crust. Just as soon as some veggies are ready, I can envision...

The Bestest, The Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Jul 17, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

  It's Tuesday and that means you can get the freshest, locally homegrown fruits and veggies at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market at the Richmond Rd. location. Our farmers are there from 3 until 6 or sold out. Look for tomatoes, corn, squash,...

We Are Up and Running Again

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 17, 2012 - By Twilya

It is Monday evening and I am finally updating my online store for the week.I am sorry for being so tardy, but today was BUSY.Livie and I both had eye exams and I am now at that point in my life where I need bifocals.I am not excited… especially when you...

As golf courts grass and forclosed properties gr...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jul 16, 2012 - By Tony_1

How many Americans know how the Foreign Banks manipulate and control their freedom to own a home? I was reading an article about a foreign bank creating plighted neighborhood letting their repossesd/forclosed homes grass grow as tall as a...

Custom Fleece Jacket-Fleece Pullover Giveaway 2

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jul 16, 2012 - By Betty_1

In our effort to support and promote sustainable agriculture, local, small and family owned farms and other local food sources; we asked our friends at Crooked Brook to sponsor Custom Fleece Jacket-Fleece Pullover Giveaway 2 with the name of the winner’s...

Full time work

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Jul 16, 2012 - By Brian_1

It is unique how we use euphemisms to describe the human condition.  Like "No good deed goes unpunished", means usually you sacrifice time by helping someone or thing and you get dumped on for your sacrifice.  There is,...

Laying hens anyone?

Moonstruck Farms   -   Jul 15, 2012 - By Rowena

Approximately every two years we start over with our laying hens.  In order to meet the customers needs we have to have them laying at about 90%.  So at this time the 65 new layers are getting pretty big and starting to crowd my hard working ladies...

Please Help! Puff is Missing!

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Jul 15, 2012 - By Emily

Hello farm friends. Today I'm blogging, hoping for a little help. Those of you who have visited the farm stand have probably met Puff. He's a big, fluffy tan cat who absolutely loves people. He considers it his job to greet everyone who stops by, and...

A super active time of the year on the farm. A cross-section of interesting things to share... We have had less than an inch of rain since Memorial Day. With excellent fertility the plants have survived and irrigation has helped a few crops do well. Some...