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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Linking the dots from pesiticides in baby food to ...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jun 20, 2012 - By Tony_1
My neighbor has a child named Nicholas.He is 16 MONTHS adorable angel.So far he does not say a single word , he shakes tentatively with sporadic convulsions-His mom is taking him to a Psychiatrist Dr for evaluation , after receiving a letter from the clinic...
Javajournal June 2012
Freshski's - Jun 20, 2012 - By Greg_5
What a wild ride it’s been in the gardens this spring. Just about everything has been earlier than normal by many weeks. And now it is nearly over long before it should. If you are like me, you have already disposed of the greens, which...
Javajournal May 2012
Freshski's - Jun 20, 2012 - By Greg_5
At long last spring is here with warmer and longer days. Everything should be improving in the gardens from this point into fall. You may already bee seeing spring greens, radishes, beets and small carrots from your gardens. And now that the rest...
Javajournal April 2012
Freshski's - Jun 20, 2012 - By Greg_5
This rather mild winter can lead us into the rites of spring—a time some people consider sacred—when we may begin the rituals of planting, growing and harvesting the best of local, fresh produce. This may apply to those of us who have the desire to grow the...
Custom Polo Shirt Giveaway 2
Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Jun 20, 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 Polo Shirt Giveaway 2 with t he winner’s farm, ranch or business name...
Caught in a Whirlwind!
L'Ecuyer Gardens - Jun 20, 2012 - By Twilya
This week has been a whirlwind.We forgot that swim lessons started this week so there has been a mad dash to modify our schedule.I nearly drowned when I was Autie’s age so for me swim lessons are mandatory.At the pool I was able to make about a dozen phone...
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...