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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Hello NJ!
Capelli Farms - Apr 17, 2018 - By CapelliFarms
Hey there New Jerseyites! Capelli Farms here and we have so much to tell you, especially after this never ending winter. Ever heard of us? If you haven't, then that's okay. We're still new! Two years ago, Mr. Capelli purchased this property and...
FARM WILL BE OPENED THIS SAT April 21st 1 to 4
Florida Pure Produce - Apr 16, 2018 - By Tom & Mikki
! to 4 this Sat at 8266 Sadler Rd we will have 2 greens for $5.00 Kale -Collards-Romaine -Lettuce mis Local Ft McCoy Grass-fed meat 1 lb $12.00 2 lbs for $20.00 Cukes $1.00 each-3 Romas for $1.25 =Carrots-Zucchini -Lemons-Oranges Local bread-Kombucha ...
Some Good Reasons to Plant Comfrey©
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 16, 2018 - By Arlene
Some Good Reasons to Plant Comfrey© By Arlene Wright-Correll Many years ago a good friend of mine brought me some Comfrey clippings for my herbery. Comfrey is a large, perennial plant that keeps on coming back every year. Comfrey ...
It's April -- Don't Panic!
Highland Orchards Farm Market - Apr 15, 2018 - By Highland Orchards
April. A quarter of the year is GONE. We always think there is plenty of time in the winter to get things done, and then BAM! Winter is over, by the calendar (if not in reality), so get moving! Serious planting season (as if we were not serious...
sugaring season done, greenhouse started
Richert/Phillips Farms - Apr 14, 2018 - By Michael_3
Just finished sugaring season, great run and the tastiest maple syrup to date. Greenhouse is moving forward, have many new varieties of plants this year--can't wait to get them to market in the summer. Putting up another...
Another email question asks, “How can I dry herbs?...
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 05, 2018 - By Arlene
Another email question asks, “How can I dry herbs?” There are many ways and one way is with Culinary Salts. Sturdy herbs such as rosemary, lemon thyme, savory, oregano and marjoram; fragile herbs don’t work well with regular drying so just spread...
How do I make a non-toxic weed killer
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 05, 2018 - By Arlene
Another email asks, “How do I make a non-toxic weed killer?” Homemade Weed Killer 1 gallon white vinegar 2 cups Epsom Salts 1/4 cup Dawn dish soap Put all ingredients into a sprayer and thoroughly soak plants on a warm, sunny day. Be careful to use...
An email asks, “Do you know of any herbs that cure...
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 04, 2018 - By Arlene
An email asks, “Do you know of any herbs that cure acne and other things?” To cure acne I use a blend of Evening Primrose Oil, Raspberry Leaf, Nettle, Dandelion, Lemon Grass. Here is the recipe for Acne help. Bring to a simmer in non-metallic pan 2...
A reader asks, “What are the benefits of Chervil?”
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 04, 2018 - By Arlene
A reader asks, “What are the benefits of Chervil?” As far as I know there are at least 7 health benefits for Chervil. Dried chervil leaves are very low in calories and also have a very mild flavor. Very good source of beta-carotene, which is a...
A reader asks, “What are the benefits of cinnamon?...
Home Farm Herbery - Apr 04, 2018 - By Arlene
A reader asks, “What are the benefits of cinnamon?” There are two commercial types of cinnamon. Ceylon cinnamon, also known as true cinnamon, is native to South Asia . It is expensive and rare compared to the second kind, which is...