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This week at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   May 06, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud

We're all keeping our fingers crossed that the rain will be gone before the market opens on Saturday morning. But, even if it isn't...we'll still be there and hope that you all turn out like you have for the past two weeks. You have no idea how...

Where Does Time Go?

Star of Texas Natural Beef   -   May 06, 2010 - By Gary

Boy oh Boy.  Where does the time go?  Seems like yesterday we had snow  on the ground and now it is May and 90 degrees!  Mom always said the older you  get the faster time goes.  She sure was right.  We have started the first...

Strawberry Is More Than Just A Berry

Morgan Botanicals   -   May 06, 2010 - By Jessica_7

Along with new life, new leaves and new blooms, fresh herbs are in abundance in Spring. For me, this is the time to start collecting leafy herbs like strawberry leaf for storage. The garden strawberry is the most common plant of the genus Fragaria which is...

Grand Opening!

The Appalachian Shed   -   May 06, 2010 - By Terrie

GRAND OPENING   May 14, 15, 16     25% off your entire purchase After 14 years of offering our products at various venues across the region, we are opening on site.  We will be opening up the gate and welcoming all you fellow...

Canning is Not a Procrastinator's Favorite Pas...

The Jam and Jelly Lady   -   May 06, 2010 - By Sonya

I've received some emails regarding the next Beginner's Canning Class (May 17 and 18).   Yes, there is still room for more students.  And this is simply the best time to learn to can  --  BEFORE canning season goes crazy! ...

Am I losing it?

Wild Things Farm   -   May 06, 2010 - By Terry_5

Today was one of those days when you wake up, know that you've got at least a million things to do, and the weather is cooperating.  I started out by grabbing the weedeater and the mixed gas can, which had only about 1/2 cup in it, and I headed for...

Farmer's Markets

Homegrown Harvest   -   May 05, 2010 - By HomegrownHarvest

A new season is here, and we're looking forward to meeting you at the farmer's markets! Can't wait to taste the first ripe tomato!

Well it is the 1st week of may and work list is pilling up. I took a few days off to make the list smaller. We had our 1st customer from Local harvest contact us and we are real excited to work with her and her family. I do believe that she will be more then...

Late April Update

Colvin Family Farm   -   May 05, 2010 - By Colvin Farm

I was tickled early one morning last week to be able to catch this picture of a Blue Heron wading through the edge of our pond! We don't normally have waterbirds land in our small pond, although we've had wild ducks, Canadian geese etc.. before. This...

Who cooks for you, who cooks for you-all?

Wild Things Farm   -   May 05, 2010 - By Terry_5

That's the song I'm listening to as I relax after the first delivery of the season.  Who cooks for you, who cooks for you-all?  All went well; there were several cool weather crops ready for harvest; spinach, bibb lettuce, gourmet salad...