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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Yeah it's Raining :)
The Artistic Farmer - May 10, 2012 - By Petra
A Great Thursday to Everyone :) Yes......it's raining finally. I am so happy. The air is so fresh and clean its incredible. It has been raining off and on since yesterday nice and steady so it has time to soak into the ground and quench all the plant...
Celebrate Mom at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market...
Bluegrass Farmers Market - May 10, 2012 - By Kentucky Proud
It's a special weekend for the wonderful gals in all of our lives. It's Mother's Day! And, our farmers can help you make sure that your special lady has that big smile that she deserves. It might require a little work on your part but remember, she...
Petri the amazing weeding goose
At Home in Nature - May 10, 2012 - By Mary_5
Petri works hard all day long, and never weeds the wrong plants.We’ve hired people who have picked crops instead of weeds on accident, but Petri never makes a mistake. He loves grass best. Petri works hard all day long, and never weeds the wrong...
Opening
Spencer Farmer's Market - May 10, 2012 - By Wendy_3
We are planning to open for the Season Saturday, May 26th 7:30am Hope to see you there.
Wildflower hunting!
At Home in Nature - May 10, 2012 - By Mary_5
Wildflower season is tremendous this year.I saw a beautifully large wild mustard thriving on just what the rain brought.The brilliant yellow flowers were too popular with the butterflies for me to pick. Picking flowers is not always the most fun you can...
Sharing Honey with the World, One Event at a Time
What's the Buzz? - May 10, 2012 - By Marcie
Don't ask me about bees! Unless you have some time....i get really excited about them and will drone on for twenty minutes, at least. Sigh. I try to slow down and take a breath, but no, the listener is going to find out an awful lot before they get an...
Buy Local - The Fast Track to Change
Spring Hill Farms - May 10, 2012 - By David_8
I have long been a proponent of voicing your opinion to government any chance you get. But for this issue there is a fast track to change. Vote with your dollars. According to a USA Today article, three plants producing pink slime have permanently shut...
Mother's Day Weekend Sale
L'Ecuyer Gardens - May 10, 2012 - By Twilya
L’Ecuyer Gardens is offering the special Mother’s Day Sale today through Saturday.We have a huge selection of Mother’s Day baskets, containers and bedding plants.While you are here finish your garden with a few tomato, pepper, eggplant, Swiss chard, fresh herb...
Passionate About Passionfruit!
What's the Buzz? - May 09, 2012 - By Marcie
Are you passionate about passionfruit? I know I am! When we were looking at houses, once upon a time, one of the first things we noticed was a huge passionflower vine climbing up a large tree in the yard. We bought that house! And we had passionfruit drinks,...
The benifits of Blackberries
Conroe Saturday AM market - May 09, 2012 - By Fred
As I continue to recover from my last Gout attack I have found Cherry juices and Fresh Blackberries and Blue Berries. The most readily available and affordable items have been the Fresh berries. This week I transformed Blended Plain Yogurt into many different...