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It must be Christmas!

The Jam and Jelly Lady - Sep 14, 2011 - By Sonya

Besides having an incredible harvest to deal with, we are inundated with loading out for our biggest show of the year, the Country Living Magazine Fair in Columbus, Ohio. Last year, we had our hometown Applefest on the same day (our 2nd biggest show...

Were all safe; So, Let's BBQ!!

Conroe Saturday AM market - Sep 14, 2011 - By Fred

The fires in SE Texas that I have been keeping an eye on are 70-85% contained. I believe the worst is over. We survived Labor Day and our Anniversary and the future will be brighter. All extended family and their homes remains safe. So in light of all this,...

The S.Florida challenges and solutions of growing...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Sep 13, 2011 - By Tony_1

Here in south Florida , the climate of excessive heat/humidity and precepitation acts as a catalyst for growing spices and heat loving herbs. Since ancient times , man and women used herbs for their effective properties in culinary and medicinal...

Experience Williamsburg's Art Month at the Wil...

Williamsburg Farmers Market - Sep 13, 2011 - By WFM

This Century Art Gallery will have artists painting Plein Air in the Market as part of Williamsburg’s Art Month. Berret’s Seafood Restaurant will be at the Chefs Tent at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m., The Master Gardeners will attend, and Ron Fetner will perform...

fall crops

Debbie's Garden - Sep 13, 2011 - By Chickadee1

Well, I am learning! It seems that the row covers help here in the deep south....when trying to grow fall crops of kale, collards, cabbage, broccoli, and other various things....I experimented with not using them versus using them. The sun/heat killed the...

Hard Core Sustainable Farmer or Lunatic?

Spring Hill Farms - Sep 13, 2011 - By David_8

Are you gonna cut this grass? In my never ending quest to reduce inputs from outside sources (like the local feed mill) I have been widening my research on ways to increase the amount of green foodstuffs I can carry through the winter for the animals. I...

Coq-Au-Vin - Roosters

Rainbow Ranch Farms - Sep 13, 2011 - By Poly

Roosters are ready! Members, you are welcome to process your own. These are the big boys,and perfect for Coq-Au-Vin, slow roasting, stew, soups, broth and stock. Call to schedule your processing time and date: 1-760-868-6206.

North Dakota

Tangle Tree Ranch - Sep 13, 2011 - By Marte Holen

If you do not like the weather, just wait 20 minutes, and it will change. That is the saying for our weather here in North Dakota. It changes, fast and some what unpredictable. Yesterday morning, I got too hot while I was harvesting. Today I needed lots more...

Slow cooked Roast for 5 hours

Conroe Saturday AM market - Sep 13, 2011 - By Fred

I looked at the forest fire updates and noticed it still shows the fires missed my nieces apartment in Bastrop TX. by one block to the east. And the fire near Magnolia came up to the southern boundary of the property in Todd Mission TX. where they hold the...

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