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2011 Tomato Trial Results

Lazy Ox Farm   -   Sep 25, 2011 - By Margie

     We trialed quite a few new varieties of tomatoes this year, some of which were outstanding. (Have I ever mentioned that I love my job?) What we look for in a tomato is flavor, production, disease and bug resistance, crack...

700,000 miles in 3 1/2 hours

Johnson's Family Farm   -   Sep 25, 2011 - By Bill_1

Hello Cyberworld, today I am going to reflect on a little adventure I went on last week, while making my 3 1/2 hr trip into the gold mine. It was Wednesday evening and I had just called in sick the night before and was still feeling pretty ill. this was...

Mandolin Manny makes for a delightful visit to Mar...

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Sep 24, 2011 - By Fred

Today's market was filled with the sounds of Manny Lewis on the Mandolin.The sounds permeated from the Fine Furniture vendor booth. I have always enjoyed my trips through Jeff's booth admiring his Wall clocks and Weather stations.He told me today...

IT'S TIME TO PLANT THE GARLIC....

Debbie's Garden   -   Sep 24, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Today is the day.....this is my weekend to PLANT GARLIC!! I will probably end up planting some more cilantro and greens, too....what are you planting??  Have a good weekend!  debbie

Announcing the Golden Girls!

Golden Acres Ranch Florida   -   Sep 24, 2011 - By Bobbie

Our sheep and goats are now available for hire! Recover your landscape in a most charming and environmentally friendly way. Their work is impressive. Take a look at what they can do with kudzu in just a couple weeks. We call them the Golden Girls . Find out...

My Big FAT Greek meal.

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Sep 23, 2011 - By Fred

Foodography or Diners, Drive-ins and Dives one of the two programs gave me inspiration for tonight's meal. As I was watching a segment on Greece and Greek cuisine the Chef made reference to," Cinnamon and allspice is used as  seasonings for all...

Fall Festivities

Heritage Home~Place   -   Sep 23, 2011 - By Dee

Getting ready for our first annual Fall Festival on October 1!  We are excited about having a Horse Drawn Hayride and Live Music for this event!  There will be lots of baked goods and dried herbs and spices for sale.  Also, baking mixes! ...

Hi, I wanted to introduce our farm to the local community by starting up our Blog.My wife and I started our small farm earlier this year. We grow as close to a natural organic practice as possible.Our goal is to produce high quality humanely raised food...

Thank you!!!

Foss Road Beef LLC   -   Sep 23, 2011 - By Bob & Charlotte

We would like to thank all of our new and returning customers for helping us to sell out this year, 2011. We enjoyed getting to know all of you. Bob & Charlotte Forster

Moonstruck Shopping List

Moonstruck Farms   -   Sep 23, 2011 - By Rowena

MOONSTRUCK FARMS CSA SHOPPING LIST 09/28-10/01/2011 Moonstruck Farms Heirloom Moons and Stars Watermelon $1.00/pound (3-5 pounds each) Red kuri Winter squash $1.50/pound (only the little 1 pounders left…slice in half add butter/brown...