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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
The tastes of summer.
Mellifera Farm - May 29, 2012 - By Wil
Ahh, the smell of summer: Basil Cabbages New potatoes, you never knew a potato could be this good. Yellow crookneck, a beauty of a...
Memorial Day
L'Ecuyer Gardens - May 28, 2012 - By Twilya
Memorial Day weekend was nice.I did not go to my markets.The crowds are usually low and my produce was not quite there.This was our chance to have a little calm before the summer madness. Livie’s big news we have now lost our second tooth on the bottom and...
All about Barred Rocks Chickens.
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - May 28, 2012 - By Suzie OConnor
The Barred rocks breed of chicken is casually referred to as "rocks" in breeder circles. They're a cold hardy breed that is ideal for small individual farms. They're also a favorite of small backyard flock owners since they double up as great...
What is the Ameraucana Chicken About?
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - May 28, 2012 - By Suzie OConnor
The Ameraucana chicken, which is also spelled out as the Americana chicken in some cases, is one of the more interesting chickens to grow. It has one of the more attractive designs of any chicken to take a look at. The Ameraucana chicken was...
All about the Black Australorp Chickens
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - May 28, 2012 - By Suzie OConnor
One of the best egg laying chicken is the black australop developed in Australia. Here keepers required a breed with the ability to lay consistently regardless of season or weather pattern. It is considered a large breed chicken with hens that weigh an average...
Respiratory Disease In Chickens
Fertile Chicken Eggs | Chicken Egg Incubators - May 28, 2012 - By Suzie OConnor
Respiratory disease in chickens is a common worldwide occurrence with the most common season for these diseases being in the winter months. This is better noted in the temperate poultry-producing areas. There are quite a number of viruses and bacteria...
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Blueberries at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - May 28, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud
That's right...blueberries are in season so that means you'll be able to find them at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! In fact, you'll find them at the Tuesday market this week! :) But that's not all you'll find on Tuesday afternoon....
diatomaceous earth
Hog and Dogs Ranch / Produce - May 28, 2012 - By Brien and Debbie
Looking for more information, We use diatomaceous earth for pest control with our livestock and in are garden, we give table spoon to our horses daily and use it on our plants to keep the bugs down. I have also left a tub with it in the pasture for the cows to...
Kale the Superfood in Conroe Texas
Conroe Saturday AM market - May 27, 2012 - By Fred
Kale the Superfood is in the House. I have been learning about Cherries and Cherry juice to combat Gout. Another food that has been on my radar has been Kale. Yesterday, I decided it was time to begin the journey and learn how to enjoy Kale. A few...