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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members

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Spring time

Callister Family Farm   -   Mar 22, 2012 - By Lori_5

Good morning! Things are getting busier around the farm. Who could have guessed that spring would arrive this early? The tulips are up with buds showing, there's leaves on the soft maple trees, the summer song birds are all here and the winter birds have...

The Farmers Market at Sweet Apple Village is ON TODAY - Thursday 3/22 from 3pm-dusk!  Rain or shine we are here!  PLUS Check out some of our INDOOR VENDORS. 

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The secret fertilizer is...

At Home in Nature   -   Mar 22, 2012 - By Mary_5

Most farmers are careful to water the roots of their plants, understanding that the water is what allows nutrients to move from the soil into the rootlets.However, few farmers have yet learned the lesson that water vapor is as important to leaves as liquid...

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Got lambs, kids, and a NRCS grant

Four Country Gals   -   Mar 21, 2012 - By Shari_1

What a week!  First our ISP gets a little goofy, then our web host does the same... moves us to a new server, and fails to have us change the IP's at the domain registrar. Add to that, one desktop's wireless card fails, as our wireless modem...

Many chefs, cooks and bakers are now learning the wonderful benefits of cooking and baking with wildflower honey. Not only does it add complexity to the flavor of your dish, but your family and guests will absolutely enjoy the delicious mouth-watering taste....

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High Tunnel

Iverson Family Farm   -   Mar 21, 2012 - By Bret

We just started planting our high tunnel.  Spinach and radishes are planted.  Parsnips are ready.  Any new or past customers may start to join at any time from now until June 1st.  Thanks! The Iverson's

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Are You My Mother?

Spring Hill Farms   -   Mar 21, 2012 - By David_8

Are You My Mother? On my rounds the other morning I glanced in one of the stalls and had to rub my eyes and look again! There perched on top a baby Tamworth pig was one of our 4 day old Freedom Ranger chicks . How on earth it got all the way...

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The Mane Attraction -

4 D Acres   -   Mar 21, 2012 - By Mike_6

Your hair is ultimately an extension of your wardrobe as part of your overall image, but like a silk tie or a linen blouse, it must be cared for properly. Because it is fragile, it is important to carefully select the right products for your hair care regimen....

Imagine that our backyards and front yards get a new face lift from simply grass lawns into bountiful productive organic gardens. Imagine that diverse communities  come together to communicate freely ,plant and harvest crops rather than spend ...

Check this out .Hot news from the front....yard ...farming or shall we say framing? A WOMAN SUED BY HER " Home Owners ASSOCIATION BOARD FOR PLANTING FLOWERS IN HER FRONT YARD!!!! http://boston.cbslocal.com/2012/03/19/nh-woman-sued-for-planting-f...

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