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For Dragonflies And Me - Apr 30, 2012 - By Neil & Jean
"Gardening is a joy when one's time is managed to enjoy it!" Jean Smith. Well it is finally Spring, I can hardly believe the calendar. I am so excited with this weather and all that we've got accomplished outdoors the last two...
Update at Spinella Farm for the last week in April
Spinella Farm - Apr 30, 2012 - By Edward_1
We have dodged a bullet the last two days here at Spinella Farm. We had frost Saturday morning that was quite heavy. The potato leaves just popping out of the ground got burnt and that was all. Luckily we have stayed the course and not put in plants before...
Mac and Cheese and Greens
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
I am a vegetable farmer, but it is common knowledge I really don’t like salad.People are very surprised to learn this… what else do you eat with your greens? Besides my famous soups, stir fries, caramelized greens, sandwiches and other kitchen...
Try the lambsquarter!
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
Have you ever tried lambsquarter?It is an American variety of European spinach, and is both sweeter and more nutritious than European spinach.It is also now coming into season!When cooking lambsquarter the easiest preparation is to simply steam the leaves and...
Cress beginning to sprout!
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
The cress is just beginning to sprout and that means that it won’t be much longer before the delicious and nutritious green is ready to eat.The flavor and nutrition is similar to watercress, but in Colorado, watercress doesn’t grow very well and we must use...
2012 Farm Bill Explained
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
2012 Farm Bill Explained
Yucca getting ready to bloom again!
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
The yucca is preparing to bloom again, meaning a delicious treat for wild harvesters and plenty of wholesome food for this year’s young herbivores and spring bees.These pretty flowers are the state flower of New Mexico, but we can still enjoy them here in...
Got a mad cow?
At Home in Nature - Apr 30, 2012 - By Mary_5
If you have angry or violent animals, you might consider that their behavior is innate to their nature – the wild beast inside.But, you might also consider what you can do against the wild behavior, and thereby from your understanding gain the insight that...
A Message to Our Vendors
Westminster Farmers' Market - Apr 30, 2012 - By Dean
Here is a message from our Chair, M.L. Altobelli, to the venders, of The Westminster Farmers' Market: Hello and Welcome to the 2012 season at the Westminster Farmer s’ Market! Opening day: This coming Friday, May 4th, 3:00pm ? 6:30pm...
Baking for the Hart County Farmer's Market
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 30, 2012 - By Arlene
I have been busy baking Monday and Thursdays for the Tuesday and Friday Hart County Farmer's Market in Munfordville, KY. Here are some of the things I have brought there since 4/20/12. The sales have been good and we are selling our plants and...