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For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 09, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I am a Cottage Gardener through and through~ I love the free form it allows me to have... the natural flow that occurs with time... the feel that everything has been there forever. Cottage gardens just seem happy and inviting to me~ they seem to say, 'go...

Fresh & Fabulous Monday!

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 09, 2012 - By Twilya

It is Monday Morning and the rain missed us!Neighboring counties to the east received way too much and we received barely a sprinkle.It is cooler and for that I am grateful.  Yesterday was a very good day at the market for me and everyone seemed to enjoy...

Bringing Children In The Garden and Yummy Veggies ...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   Jul 09, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

"Any garden demands as much of its maker as he has to give.  but I do not need to tell you, if you are a gardener, that no other undertaking will give as great a return for the amount of effort put into it."  Elizabeth Lawrence, 1904-1985,...

Custom Fleece Jacket-Fleece Pullover Giveaway 1

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jul 09, 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 1 with the name of the winner’s...

cooler week ahead. YEAH!!!

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jul 09, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we have new potatoes, lovely white onions, garlic, wonderful summer squash, cabbage. kale and collards, and the last lettuce until October.  We also might be able to get some combination of swiss chard, broccoli,...

Our oldest child is working at a local farmstand for the summer. The farmstand offers a great variety of local in season produce, bakery items and much more in a friendly and unique setting. I spent time working there for parts of 3 seasons.Having a child...

The Wee Hours Update

L'Ecuyer Gardens   -   Jul 08, 2012 - By Twilya

It is already 1:00 a.m. and I have to get up extra early in the morning so this will be short and sweet.Tonight was our last t-ball game of the year.We did not win, but we worked pretty well as a team throughout the game.My Livie will miss her favorite part...

From Summer Gardens To Winter Tables~

Sage Hill Farms   -   Jul 08, 2012 - By Bea

Now that our gardens are in full swing, over abundant in produce and demanding attention every day to keep it that way....what can we do with all the fruits of our labor.....allowing it to waste away is not an option at Sage Hill...so, the work and...

Chocolate Honey Loaf

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jul 07, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients         1 1/2 cups flour, less 1 tbsp         3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder         1 teaspoon baking powder ...

Visited a few farms in the area to see how others...

Stevens Family Farm   -   Jul 07, 2012 - By Carol_4

I have visited three small farms in our area and made the following observations. Farm One - raises lot poultry around the farm house, and I saw very few grasshoppers, but it was hard to walk around with all of the chickens and ducks about - we are talking...