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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
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...
For Dragonflies And Me - Apr 27, 2012 - By Neil & Jean
"In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous." Aristotle It's still winter, can you believe it? We were sitting on the front porch last evening watching the lightning and listening to the thunder claps & rain. I...
The SIUC Civil Servic Council Education Assistance...
Wilsons Gourds - Apr 27, 2012 - By Karen and Paul
Wilsons Gourds, booth 502, invite the public to attend the SIUC Flea Market and Arts and Craft Show this Saturday, April 28, 2012, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. inside the SIUC Arena Parking Lot off Route 51 in Carbondale, IL. This event is hosted by the Civil...
Honey Like No One Else is a site run by Eric who lives in Saline, Michigan and he hosting his first ever giveaway where you can enter to win a jar of Buckwheat Honey from the Mohawk Valley Trading Company . Here is a little info about Eric and why he...
Onother day, and another problem solved.
Tangle Tree Ranch - Apr 27, 2012 - By Marte Holen
I had cow and ponies out last night, not fun, since our neighbor likes to call the Sheriff when they are out. But I got most of them back in. Then once that was not in was Tinkerbell, Noel and #¤###the Jumper. Bob got ##¤#¤the Jumper in a barn, so she can no...
Warmest Spring In Memory
Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery - Apr 27, 2012 - By Larry
This was the warmest spring I can remember. It's like we jumped from February to June. We were fortunate that there was no last moment frost, so things are looking good going into summer. The vineyard is looking better for all the pruning,...