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Colvin Family Farm--May 16-22

Colvin Family Farm   -   May 22, 2010 - By Colvin Farm

Again, I'm late getting this out--by the time you all read this you have probably already seen us at market. Because it is so late, this will probably be one of the most "thrown together" newsletters yet as there are hundreds of little things...

Counting Down to Opening Day

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   May 20, 2010 - By Emily

Only 9 more days until we reopen for the year!  I'm excited and overwhelmed all at the same time.  I'm glad I was able to take 2 more days away from my day job next week, because as it is I put in almost a full day every evening after I get...

Who Dat Nation and Oil Spill

Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana   -   May 20, 2010 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount

If you would like to read some interesting facts, and true you should read the National Geographic News Blog Pages. A Oceanic Scientist has testified to a before the Congressional Committee over the investigation that not only is the oil spill going to affect...

Our Great Gardening Experiment 2010

Catbird Griddle   -   May 20, 2010 - By Catbird

The record high for today--May 19--is 91 degrees (1962). On this same date in 1984, however, Angelica saw temps dip below freezing. After the May we've had this year, we can only cross our fingers for some of the fruit trees that were in full bloom during...

Chasing Arlo

Sweet Harmony Farm   -   May 20, 2010 - By Mona

It’s springtime so it’s time to work on the pastures again.  Dan had done such a good job last summer, york raking up the ground to smooth it out for us to plant grass seed.  They say the best seed for alpacas is orchard grass, but we planted a horse...

How did you get those little wings out of that cak...

Zina's Produce   -   May 20, 2010 - By Zina

The other day I told my daughter " If ever I leave this world ,please do not think  you have to hold on to ALL of my cook books". This is a load I would not put on anyone. Our library has a great selection of books to buy. 1.00 for hardback and...

For a 100% homegrown/produced market we sure have ...

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 20, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

For a 100% homegrown/produced market we sure have a variety!!! I was just looking over the list of items that will be at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market this Saturday and I went WOW! Our farmers and producers have sure outdone themselves this spring!...

Egg Facts!

Zina's Produce   -   May 20, 2010 - By Zina

Here are some facts about fresh farm eggs put out by "Mother Earth". We love the taste of our "Good Life" farm eggs. Our customers love our beef, chicken, and eggs. It is a great feeling to think you have a little control in what your...

Red Wattles on the Way!

Red Barn Heirloom Gardens   -   May 19, 2010 - By Darren

We're getting ramped up for the summer!  Tomorrow our first batch of Red Wattles Pigs will arrive all the way from Illinois.  Can't wait to get them to their new home and on the pasture!

Pressure Canning Class

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 19, 2010 - By Sonya

Much thanks to the intelligent, motivated women I spent the last two nights with canning!  It was a pleasure teaching you water bath and pressure techniques.  Hang tight to that sharp pressure canner, Heather, I really liked its style! The...