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Starting a Summer Organic Garden in S.Florida

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Apr 27, 2010 - By Tony_1

Every year I start my summer garden early by preparing seedlings during the spring growing season.Most folks who are new to the tropical climate of S.Florida take it for granted and groal that nothing grows in the summer here in Florida.Wrong! Here...

#3 Canning Tip: What is botulism?

The Jam and Jelly Lady - Apr 27, 2010 - By Sonya

Why is heat so vital to home canning? I could lecture for hours about this topic, but I'm just going to make a few strong points here. Heat is one factor in killing harmful microorganisms in canning. The bacteria I worry most about is...

Spring - a Time for Renewal

Debbie's Garden - Apr 27, 2010 - By Chickadee1

Ahhhhhh finally, spring is in full force! Yesterday I saw my first hummingbird of the year! And this morning, ate my first, sweet sweet strawberry right off the vine, as well as sampled some lettuces and arugula! What a beautiful time of the year. I...

Seeds planted

Tulsa City Farm - Apr 27, 2010 - By Malcolm

Well, so many things can happen.I thought this past weekend I would be transplanting hundreds of transplants. But my dog got over to the side of the house and trampled them to death. So, seeds in hand I planted two types of cucumbers, three types...

The Best Salads

Wild Things Farm - Apr 27, 2010 - By Terry_5

Ok, so I'm a kitchen tool junkie. I love anything to do with cooking and kitchen, whether old or new. I've owned a wide assortment of kitchen tools from my favorite Kitchen Aid stand mixer to a Mr. Bacon Cooker (which I hated). One...

Prepare for Peas (and peas and peas and peas)

Allways Farm Collective - Apr 26, 2010 - By Julie_2

Our farm collective represents the work of three farms, all under the grand tutelage of Ande Schewe, permaculturist extraordinaire. Over at the established Winddance Farm, things are moving along steadily. The asparagus was harvested this week - 7 pounds! The...