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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Kidding season is upon us!
Lawstuen's Ladies Dairy - Apr 29, 2010 - By Pamela
We had our last doe kid yesterday with two great looking kids. My-Kind Lilly is the proud mother of Miriam and Aaron. We name all of the kids born on our farm with Biblical names. It actually is a lot of fun. We got to name our first two doelings, their names...
Baby Alice is here!
Bloom Where You're Planted Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Teresa_2
Our long-awaited arrival is here! Our heifer Molly, who came to us as a bottle calf three years ago, had her first calf Tuesday. On a whim, I'd walked out to check her one more time before going in the house to get ready for a birthday...
What's available for 2010?
Anonymous Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Risha
Thank you for your interest in our farm and in CSAs. Anonymous farm is a true small scale family farm. Freezer meat orders are still being taken for 2010. The CSA shares for eggs, produce and honey are sold for the 2010 season. If you cannot find a local...
Wild Violet Jelly
The Orchard at Apolloson Acres - Apr 29, 2010 - By Allison
I threw together a few batches of Wild Violet Jelly a few weeks back. If your yard has sprouted with these BEAUTIFUL little wild flowers, give it a try! Please refer to my personal blog for pics - again, the pic uploader on this blog site won't cooperate...
Tomatoes in our garden
Rocky Mount Gourds & Treasures of Louisiana - Apr 29, 2010 - By Gourd Lady of Rocky Mount
Just an update on how the composting and mulching is going!! After three days for pitch forking and shoveling compost...I was telling myself I was doing "weight bearing exercises" and this was good for me. That worked for quite a while, then came the...
Lambs and Ewes for Sale
Iverson Family Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Bret
We have 20 lambs and 12 ewes for sale. You can purchase them as a package or separate. Prices range: Lambs $40 to $200 and Ewes from $150 to $300.00 We have two rams for sale with excellent genetics. We are selling the ram...
Asparagus and Herbs Ready
Iverson Family Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Bret
We have some items starting our harvest about a month early! Spinach, turnips, radishes, onions, lettuce and peas are up. Mr. Kamke tilled the garden and we are continuing to plant and have even had to do some early weeding. It is dry so pray...
Dandelion Wine
White Rose Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Sally_1
Dandelion wine: the sound of it conjures up old-time country living. Two weeks ago, Erin, a farm member, called to ask if she could bring her family over to see the spring peepers. These tree frogs live around my farm pond and peep in chorus at night. ...
Derby Day at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Apr 29, 2010 - By Kentucky Proud
It's Derby Day this Saturday and Kentuckians know how to celebrate the Run for the Roses! The great part is you can shop at the market and still be home in plenty of time for the festivities. And, we've got the makings for a perfect Derby party at the...
Incubator peeping once again!
Borrowed Thyme Farm - Apr 29, 2010 - By Michael & Denise
We have a incubator full of Rhode Island Red eggs from our "red head girls" and our "studly" RIR rooster. The first peeps and chirps were heard tonight. It is always exciting to get new chicks!