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HOW Many Flowers????

What's the Buzz?   -   Jun 18, 2010 - By Marcie

Did you know that it takes over two million blossoms and 55,000 miles of flying to make one pound of honey?

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Looks like it is going to be a hot one at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market tomorrow. Its a good thing Drew took that into consideration when he was trying to decide what to sample at the market. Look for some “Not Your Average” egg salad! He'll also be...

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Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Visit us on Facebook! Last Friday we had a terrific afternoon at Westminster Farmers’ Market and I am looking forward to another great afternoon this Friday.Russell and I were...

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This year has got to be the year of the invisible helpers.  Bt (baccillus thurengiensis) has been in my arsenal of organic weapons for many years.  I use it on all the brassica family to control cabbage loopers.  There is another product I...

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How to Cook Beans

Cookus Interruptus   -   Jun 17, 2010 - By Cynthia

(Ginger tries gardening) Beans from scratch are much tastier than canned ones.  One two three.  All your questions answered.  From soak to gas. To watch click here . 

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Weather Story For the first time in the eight-year history of the Sugar Grove Farmers Market, Mother Nature got the best of us. We closed early due to the violent storm that seemingly came out of nowhere and literally sent some of the tents flying....

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Tomato Feastival

Golden Acres Ranch Florida   -   Jun 17, 2010 - By Bobbie

This Sunday, the 20th (Happy Fathers Day) we will be one of the vendors at Turkey Hill Farms big, annual Tomato Feastival. Turkey Hill Farm is located at 3546 Baum Road, Tallahassee 32309 which is just 8 miles from Tallahassee.  The event is from 4:00...

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1st U-Pick Day!

Urban Herbs   -   Jun 17, 2010 - By Lori_1

My dream is starting to happen! We had a very enthusiastic crowd for our first u-pick day! June this year in Montana has been wet and cold, so it was hard going getting things up and "pretty". But Saturday morning came with beautiful weather and it...

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Even though temperatures soared to over ninety degrees last Sunday, I donned my beesuit and veil, and went out with Steve to visit the "girls". It was time to harvest our Spring honeyflow! (two months late this year due to our cold winter.) Once...

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It's going to be a beautiful on Saturday and that means it's the perfect time to visit the Bluegrass Farmers' Market and shop for that special father in your life! Yup, Sunday is Father's Day and I can't think of a better present than a...

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