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Beans, Peas & Peppers

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 07, 2010 - By Robin_1

We'll have several peppers available this summer. The sweet peppers include the following bells: California Wonder (green, turns to red), Big Red, Chardonnay (yellow), Purple Beauty, Orange Sun, Diamond (pale yellowish-green), Gator Belle (green)...

Our CSA offers fresh culinary herbs and a variety of herbal medicinal products. The concept of Community Suppported Agriculture (CSA) has spread across the country quickly. It is an idea that is a good fit for the times. When you pay for a farm-share up-front...

I be perfectly honest. I am raising my French Label Rouge and Cornish Cross Rocks chickens on another farm called Spring Hill Farms in Newark, Ohio. Although, my desire is to have my own ranch, "Apple Valley Farms" in the future. There is birthing...

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A touch of spring

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Robin_1

The forecast for the next few days sounds wonderful! We've been 10-20* cooler than normal for this time of year, so everything outside is a little slow getting going this spring. But that's okay, as it will slow down the spring buds, with less...

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Herbs

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Robin_1

I have to confess, I haven't really used much in the way of fresh herbs in the past. I did add some fresh Rosemary to a Pot Roast one time and it was amazing. Al likes to experiment when he cooks, so he uses a lot of different dried herbs....

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First vegetable seedings

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Robin_1

I want to remind everyone that because we are a small CSA, we can offer a much more personal service to our members than most CSA's can. You all are our customers, but we are your "farmer". Please feel free to contact us with any questions or...

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New link in the food chain

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Robin_1

Extra! Extra! Community Supported Agriculture (CSA for short) offers a new link in the food chain. The CSA concept is relatively new. Originating in Europe in the 1960's, the CSA made it's first known appearance in the US in...

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Welcome to 2010 Ms Robin's Garden

Ms Robin's Garden   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Robin_1

It's early March and the weather is still cold some days and most nights, but we are getting started on the 2010 season. We are really excited about the new additions to our line-up of fresh produce. Follow our progress as we prepare for our 2010 CSA. In...

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Heartbreak on the Homestead

Antaya Acres Heritage Farm   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Brett & Stephanie

Yesterday started out a lot like most days here on the farm: up at dawn to throw hay for the sheep and the pigs.  Its a good opportunity to peruse your animals and make sure everyone is happy and healthy.  Its the only birds eye view I get of...

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New things around the farm

Edge of the Woods Farm   -   Mar 06, 2010 - By Dana_1

We have been growing for 15 years now and my kids have always known when spring is close by the addition of seeds being placed in the back room of the house and the glow in the house at night with the grow light being turned on.  Well this year it has...

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