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Natural Awakenings Article

What's the Buzz?   -   Apr 06, 2016 - By Marcie

Very happy with our article in this issue of "Natural Awakenings" magazine. Our story, "What's the Buzz?" about the plight of the honeybee is on page 50. They did a great job. (Sometimes editors can really chop things up, but they kept...

Welcome back to the LocalHarvest newsletter. As a consumer of food, do you ever think about what a farmer has to do to keep their business running and food delivered to your plate? If you do not produce food for a living, could you imagine people relying on...

How to Make Spicy Thai Stir Fry

Home Farm Herbery   -   Apr 05, 2016 - By Arlene

How to Make Spicy Thai Stir Fry You worked all day and you come home and now have to cook.  Or you are an empty nester like me and really don’t do much cooking any more. I have been using a wok for over 40 years now and I find it not...

onions and potatoes

Richert/Phillips Farms   -   Apr 04, 2016 - By Michael_3

   Our certified organic seed potatoes just arrived and now we must cut and cure'um for a few days before planting out. This first batch of potatoes is just under two tons--later in the season we will pick up another batch of them. Reds, whites,...

Sorrel! It's here and happy

M's Organic Sustainable Farm   -   Apr 02, 2016 - By MM

Yes, its snowing but the Sorrel is happy. $3.00 per bunch or 2 bunches for $5.00 Email ahead msorganicfarm@gmail.com Here’s a picture(copy paste) http://www.epicurious.com/ingredients/what-is-sorrel-recipes-article Here’s a few suggestions ...

Gunga Galunga CSA Week 16

The Harvest Bee Blog   -   Apr 02, 2016 - By K.T.

Good Day, Friends: Well, Easter is over and that usually means the end of the season is a mere sniff away, not just the farm season, but the general work season for most of us, too. Market traffic will begin to slow, restaurants will empty out, hospitals will...

Robert W. Muenster Jr. is the March Art Contest Wi...

Home Farm Herbery   -   Apr 01, 2016 - By Arlene

Congratulations, Robert W. Muenster Jr.  Prize is on its way to you today. Home Farm Herbery 

The Health Benefits of Red Beans and Rice

Home Farm Herbery   -   Mar 31, 2016 - By Arlene

The Health Benefits of Red Beans and Rice Whenever one thinks of New Orleans one thinks of Red Beans and Rice and that is about it! According to legend, the Cajun dish combining red beans and rice was served on washday because the dry beans...

Tropical Wildflower Great for Allergies!

What's the Buzz?   -   Mar 30, 2016 - By Marcie

It's that time of year again! I went out to my car this morning and it is covered with a familiar yellow dust, and so is the front porch. Pollen….falling fast, fine and furious, from the tree next to my house. Figures….I'd just gotten my car washed...

Blogging......too busy!

Debbie's Garden   -   Mar 29, 2016 - By Chickadee1

Hi all! As you can tell I am not good at blogging! I'd rather be outside in the dirt..... spring has sprung in Georgia once again, and I am very happy to have my hands in the soil and watching all the seedlings pop up, as well as the perennials showing...