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Re-submitting first blog from Sept. 2011

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   May 24, 2012 - By Fred

Here is First Blog re-submitted Now that my wife and I are empty-nesters I have returned to a passion of mine. 'Preparing affordable delicious meals for the two of us.' I shop Conroe Saturday am Market{SamM} looking for the freshest ingredients...

Milking 2 goats, seeding, weeding, not enough time...

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   May 24, 2012 - By Marte Holen

Yep, I need to milk Daisy and #25 once a day, they both give a 1/4 g together, so not bad. I freeze it in until I have a couple of gallons, then I make my cheeezzze. I like my home made cheese, so do others, I have a waiting list. Not bad, but I wish I had...

Irrigation Love

Seasons at Procter Farm   -   May 24, 2012 - By Rebekah

I have to say, I love irrigation! Though over the years I have had my fair share of experiences moving drip tape or lugging around lay flat I always sort of resented its existence because of how it clogged the fields or required me to move its hulking mass in...

Nifty Bird Feeders, Homemade Hummingbird Nectar, A...

For Dragonflies And Me   -   May 23, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

I was in the kitchen the other day leaning on the counter looking out one of the windows when a male & female Purple Finch landed on the feeder.  I quick called over baby Aaron and picked him up to watch them.  We were actually only about seven...

How to Buy Meat at Your Local Farmers Market

Spring Hill Farms   -   May 23, 2012 - By David_8

Farmers markets are exploding on the scene across the United States. That means more vendors looking for ways to leverage the "eat local" movement even if their meats aren't local or even from a small farm. A quick look at a listing of...

More Than Rhubarb

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 23, 2012 - By Emily

It's hard to believe, but by Sunday our opening day of the farm stand season will be behind us.  Now is the time where I get a bit antsy, worrying that I won't have enough things ready to fill the tables.  It's really hard to have fresh...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 05-25-1...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   May 23, 2012 - By Dean

Have a Peaceful Memorial Day – and let the Grilling Season Begin! We are expecting another great summer weekend and the grilling season begins with this coming long weekend.  The Westminster Farmers’ Market has what you need to make an extra special...

Pizza on a Zucchini half

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   May 23, 2012 - By Fred

Pizza was served tonight on a Large Zucchini sliced lengthwise.The past few weeks Peas Farms has been offering large Zucchini. I questioned, "What do you do with a 32oz Zucchini. I was given a handful of suggestions. The one that stuck with me was to core...

Beautiful Eggs from Beautiful Chickens

Reedy Fork Farm Organic Feed   -   May 23, 2012 - By George_2

Take a look at these amazing eggs from one of our organic chicken feed customers! She generously allowed us to share this picture. Take it from us - these eggs taste wonderful! Place Your Order Here!

Tuesday at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 21, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud

  Look for smiling faces and farm fresh goodness this Tuesday! LETTUCE ONIONS GARLIC KALE MUSTARD GREENS BASIL STRAWBERRIES CUT FLOWERS JAMS ETC., ETC., ETC.! ~*~ 2012 MARKET HOURS ~*~ 3450...