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A busy day at Home Farm Herbery

Home Farm Herbery - Apr 30, 2012 - By Arlene

4/29/12 We did not have any rain last night so the morning was divided between running the sprinklers in various parts of the gardens for intervals of 30 minutes. It is a real pain in the neck since the automatic sprinkler system pipes in the ground froze up...

2012 CSA Program off to a great start

Spreading Oaks Farm - Apr 29, 2012 - By Ken & Patti

2012 CSA program is off to an excellent start. Last week we had 3 kinds of lettuce, collards, radishes, green onions, pac choi, and brocolli. I hope everyone enjoyed the fresh greens. This week we will have kale, swiss chard, Napa cabbage,...

Edible Landscaping!

Owens Acres - Lavender, Herbs, and Tea - Apr 29, 2012 - By Laura & Mike

Edible Landscaping With the weather warming up, it's time to start thinking about your home garden. This year why not plant a few easy to grow herbs for teas and medicinals! Here are some suggestions: 1. Feverfew: ...

Chef Tom Colicchio on Mohawk Valley Trading Compan...

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Apr 29, 2012 - By Betty_1

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company (MVTC) offers the highest quality organic and unprocessed natural products we can produce. Our raw honey and maple syrup is used and endorsed by two of by the world’s most recognized chefs: Bobby Flay recommends our maple...

Positive-absolutely Positive!

Agropraxis Farm - Apr 29, 2012 - By Farmer Pete

This growing season began with a positive mental outlook. A fabulous opportunity to begin farming at Tiller's International with support and freedom to develop as needed. Sometimes people, weather, or other issues wear down even the most optimistic...

Hoodie - Hooded Sweatshirt Giveaway 2

Mohawk Valley Trading Company - Honey - Maple Syrup - Beeswax Candles - Apr 29, 2012 - By Betty_1

When it got down to 30 the other night, we had to break out the hoodies and that reminded us that it was time to team up with Crooked Brook again to sponsor another hoodie giveaway. Hooded sweatshirts were popular with people who worked outdoors, way before...

Hens are on their nests

Rise&Shine Urban Farm - Apr 28, 2012 - By Susan_4

Looking over the flock it was great to see my hens maintaining their size, with Toms continuing to downsize. I have one tom that is the size of my biggest hen; who will be used later this year and next in hopes of fixing this size trait in my toms. Looking...

The Farm Market Season is Now Underway!!!!

L'Ecuyer Gardens - Apr 28, 2012 - By Twilya

L'Ecuyer Gardens will be there to help those who plant their own gardens stock up on plants- tomato, pepper, artichoke and a huge assortment of fresh herbs!We will also have farm fresh eggs in 12 packs and 18 packs and guinea eggs too!We will also have...

Winter and Pantry Share Options

For Dragonflies And Me - Apr 27, 2012 - By Neil & Jean

THE GARDEN GATE CSA FARM Pantry Share Program The Pantry Share Program consists of a collection of local, organic kitchen staples and treats preserved from the summer harvests fromour farm along with our co-op farmers.A dedicated group of people...

Planting A Spring Garden, Checking your soil, Cold...