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Good Morning! The garden at 6am is a beautiful, quiet place- full of dew and fresh vegis! This morning as I was picking, I was grateful for each of you who have been with the farm this year, and blessed by the abundance of tomatoes and summer squash. Not...

Other CSA

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Aug 25, 2011 - By Marte Holen

http://morningjoyfarm.blogspot.com/ This is some friends of us, so check their blog out, some good ideas there. 

Haying

Tangle Tree Ranch   -   Aug 25, 2011 - By Marte Holen

Well, we could not have asked for better weather for our haying. It is dry, really dry, no uncured hay in these bales. I balled 126 small square and my co rancher balled about 25 big round bales. Since Bob is at work, a friend of ours needs hay, and we...

SamM Salsa re-vamped for dinner tonight

Conroe Saturday AM market   -   Aug 25, 2011 - By Fred

Dinner tonight was Steak fajita. I had it leftover from a Sunday potluck at church. So what do I add to tortillia, Steak strips, Shredded colby cheese and shredded Lettuce that the wife packaged up and brought home. Simple, I add Mondays Rice and Broccoli...

Perfect Girls' Getaway: B&B and Canning Classe...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Aug 24, 2011 - By Sonya

Looking for something really special, really fun to do with your girlfriends?  I think we've come up with the perfect getaway:  The Jam and Jelly Lady has teamed up with Silver High B&B to offer a weekend of crazy canning fun in one of...

Small space organic garden in South Florida:The op...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Aug 24, 2011 - By Tony_1

Florida has just experienced another threat of a tropical storm :Irene.It was projected to be a category 4 Hurricane and it  did not happen ! It ended up heading towards the Carolinas. Fear and ignorance are the MAIN  negative emotions that...

Sigh of Relief

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 24, 2011 - By Marcie

Well, we're breathing a sigh of relief here in Florida, as Irene pushes farther out to sea. There's not much you can do with your beehives when a storm threatens. I've got 13 hives out in the backyard, and my beekeeping partner-in-crime, Steve, has...

An exciting lunch using SamM salsa

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

Today I had stood with the fridge door open. Wondering what would be exciting to create. I saw SamM salsa , homemade 1000's Island dressing, Blue cheese dressing, dill pickles, Fresh spinach, Rice and Broccoli casserole. After scouring the landscape and...

Honey Laundering? Keep It Clean and BUY LOCAL!!!!!...

What's the Buzz?   -   Aug 23, 2011 - By Marcie

This just in from China.......Laundered honey, tainted and passing through India on its way to the US, is becoming a big problem, and one the FDA seems unable to adequately handle.  Here's the link to a very informative article on the issue: ...

Desert Recipes and Creations using Jellies and Jam...

Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana   -   Aug 23, 2011 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount

Try to fill your days with the excitement of trying some new, unusual and delicious treat!!It may be helpful during these days of the heat and drought like it is in Louisiana.We are still praying for rain here, although, I know some northerners are suffering...