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Autumn Harvest

Kehr Family Farm   -   Oct 02, 2010 - By Ken & Heather Anne

With our summer blueberry season over, we are now into our autumn pumpkin harvest.  Again this year we have planted three acres of pumpkins and gourds.  We have some really neat pumpkin varieties that give color, texture, and shape options. ...

Old Fashion Cockcomb

Hoosierfarm   -   Oct 02, 2010 - By Shirley

As dry as it has been this summer here in Indiana my cockcomb flowers turned out to be huge. Some were as tall as I with the stalks about 2-3" around. I will have plenty of seed next yr. We are getting some rain today. Praise the Lord.

West Chester Market, Christmas Jam, Canning Classe...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   Oct 02, 2010 - By Sonya

Only a few more Saturdays at the West Chester Farmer's Market.  My, how fun it will be to sleep in past 5:30 on the weekend!!  But I'll miss the early morning cuppa joe from La Terza, watching the kids squirm in line for snow cones, and...

Westminster Farmers' Market Cancelled Today

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Oct 01, 2010 - By Dean

  We are a rain or shine market. But the market is cancelled today, due to the forecast of high winds .   It would be dangerous, if tents started to blow around up on Academy Hill. Gusts are predicted to 45 MPH .   See you next week.

Fall Arrives on the Farm

Rockgate Farm   -   Oct 01, 2010 - By Angela_6

Well, it's here!   I swear, I live for this kinda weather.  Cool, crisp mornings with a light mist floating above the pond.  The summer sounds of the "peeper" frogs are gone........just a lazy quietness.  Occasionally,...

Offically Fall

Three Springs Farm   -   Oct 01, 2010 - By Judy_1

To the comment from last blog entry: Yes, the individual that owned the marauding dogs was identified and she actually had the nerve to plead not guilty to the magistrate...would you believe this...she has an animal shelter!!!!!....She did pay a fine and made...

beautiful fall greens and squash, watermelons, fro...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Oct 01, 2010 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This Saturday, we will have watermelon, three kinds of winter squash, the last of the tomatoes, probably the last of the peppers, onions, cilantro, parsley, basil, kale, collards, stir fry greens, lettuce, and arugula.  Still...

Call for New Vendors

Broad Street Market   -   Sep 30, 2010 - By Jennifer_4

Broad Street Market is currently accepting applications for new vendors. As one of the oldest continuously operating market houses in the country, Broad Street Market offers a convenient location in Midtown Harrisburg and a distinct historic charm. We...

Angora Yarn

Spin The Bunny Rabbitry   -   Sep 30, 2010 - By Debra_2

Hello All, Fall is a busy time - goats, sheep to shear, bunny wool to harvest and lots of dyeing in rainbows of color - new yarns are coming into the shop weekly. This month we are featuring yarns in fall colors - just think maple leaves - gorgeous colors! ...

Another Super Saturday at the Bluegrass Farmers...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Sep 30, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

Fall has sure come to the Bluegrass Farmers' Market! Our farmers are bringing loads of fall/winter squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, lettuce, apples, pears, mums, corn shocks, decorative corn, gourds and plenty of fresh greens! The great part is, we...