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What Are Eco Buddy Boxes?

Can Sow Grow   -   Apr 21, 2022 - By Grandanny

These are the ultimate in grow and throw style of growing. A biodegradable box with variable types of growing mediums available let's you decide on the how and where aspect of growing microgreens from the convenience of home. And when your crop has grown...

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New Digs for Imaginary

Imaginary Alpaca Ranch   -   Oct 15, 2021 - By vanalpaca

Since May of 2015 Imaginary has moved to Millersville/Helena, Ohio and joined with Millersville Farm on 7.5 acres. We've transitioned from a large herd of 40 alpacas to 6 alpacas and 10 mixed Guernsey/Angus Cow/calves. We maintain a flock of chickens for...

Farmer John asks: Do you Eat Data?

The LocalHarvest Blog   -   Sep 27, 2021 - By Guillermo

LocalHarvest friends -- Are you noticing the nudge and pivot into autumn? We are, too. In nature and in the farming world, this is the moment when we savor the retained heat of summer and the abundance of autumn harvest. Soon we'll start tuning in to...

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Holy Basil (Krishna Tulsi)

Green Earth Gardens   -   Sep 21, 2021 - By LadyDanu9

Right now in seedling stage but getting bigger every day! Krishna Tulsi — also known as holy basil — is considered to be a sacred plant in Ayurveda because it has important uses as a medicinal herb. The purple-tinged Krishna Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum) really make...

Our garden is being re-worked/re-planted. Have a LOT of seedling sized tomatoes, loofas & other goodies. Have a lot of basil that is still pickable & great for adding to your meals. Lots of Estella Chaya leaves just waiting for picking & a home....

Just to let everyone know, I've updated the website info for Green Earth Gardens here on Local Harvest. Doesn't have everything we have as yet. It will continue to have more on there. So please be sure to check back often! Also will be listing items on...

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Soaps Are Available!

Green Earth Gardens   -   Sep 21, 2021 - By LadyDanu9

Three varieties of soaps in stock! Keeping in mind these are organic soaps, they are Authentic Pine Tar, The Decadent Dog & Neem Oil Soap: AUTHENTIC PINE TAR Creosote-Free! This is the “granddaddy of all soaps! Saponified Organic oils of Shea Butter,...

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Fall Boxes

Aliff Acres   -   Aug 31, 2021 - By The Aliffs

Hello!  With all this rain we've had, our produce is bountiful!  We are excited to offer our Fall boxes starting September 20.  Please call us at:  850-777-4668  Or see our website at www.thefarmonaliffacres.com

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Tons of Aloe

Green Earth Gardens   -   Aug 11, 2021 - By LadyDanu9

Also we have tons of aloe! Come get your aloe! Did you know aloe is edible? It is! No idea what it tastes like tho. An FYI about this variety of aloe, these are Aloe maculata aka Aloe saponaria or soap aloe. The flower color on these are a pretty coral color...

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CSA 2021

Foust Family Farms   -   Aug 11, 2021 - By Ron

Don't you just hate it when you forget to "save." Had a really long log entry this time around. didn't think to hit "save" before hitting "post".  So, I'll just keep it short. I'm still in the middle of my...

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