The Blog Barn

Last Call for June Canning Classes!!

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Jun 20, 2012 - By Sonya

This Sunday, June 24th, we'll be hosting our last Canning Boot Camp of June. This 6-hour intensive investigation into the how-what-why of canning is essential for any new canner who wants to use safe, USDA-approved procedures! Although a lot of work, we...

Cold. just like Norge.

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Jun 20, 2012 - By Marte Holen

Do you remember the song, every were you go, you always take the weather with you??? Well, this is not fun, I got wood stoves going, long pants, shirt and it is cold outside. The only thing that grow is weeds, so this is not funny. I can only hope for a...

Independence Park Famrers Market, Chicago, IL

Independence Park Farmers Market   -   Jun 20, 2012 - By Pat_2

The Independence Park Farmers Market, Irving Park Road/Hamlin, Chicago, IL 60618 is seeking a cut flower vendor for its twice a month market. The remaining Sunday dates are June 24, July 8 & 22, Aug. 12 & 26, Sept. 9 & 23, Oct. 14 & 28; each...

Top Ten Successful Productive Garden Golden rules ...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Jun 19, 2012 - By Tony_1

Why Productive Organic  gardening in Florida is a challenge and what are the solutions? First it is essential to map the challenges before you  chart the solutions as an ancient Chinese proverb asserts .In other words it will be better to...

Baked Honey Lentils Over Rice

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jun 19, 2012 - By Betty_1

Ingredients         2 1/3 cups lentils ( 1 lb)         1 small bay leaves         5 cups water        ...

BEST GARLIC IN THE LAND

GarlicMaster.com wisdom   -   Jun 18, 2012 - By GarlicMaster Lowell

We are sooo excited.  The stalks are fat and sturdy and now is the time for the bulbs to put all of their energy into growing.  Our bulbs are really healthy because of the rich soil and clean air here in Northeast Iowa.  We finished taking off...

Photos from the Field

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

June 18, 2012 Over the last 24 hours the farm has been inundated with rain and thunderstorms. Irrigation from the sky is always my favorite form, not only because I was a passive observer but becasue the veggies always look brighter, bigger, and happier...

Custom Hoodie-Hooded Sweatshirt Giveaway 3

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles   -   Jun 18, 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 Hoodie-Hooded Sweatshirt Giveaway 3 with the name of the winner’s farm,...

growing food in spite of drought. Pickup is 4:30 ...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Jun 18, 2012 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This week, we'll have lots of lettuce, more marvelous bok chois, garlic scapes, a few small onions, kohlrabi, spring turnips, daikon radishes, kale and collards.  The Monday people will get more peas, and I...

News Bleep from the Wild - Biotopia # 19 - June 17...

Biotopia Family Farm   -   Jun 18, 2012 - By Superfood

News Bleep from the Wild - B i o t opia - # 19 - June 17th, 2012 Hello my friends of the Wild Greens!    and a Happy Father's day to All ! This is the season : there is 'a plenty a food out there' - this is...