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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Humanitarian aid to Haiti EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS..Plea...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jan 14, 2010 - By Tony_1
As an Urban Farmer who lives in Florida , I have closely been in touch with Haitians who by nature are farmers and keepers of the land.Their country has witnessed a davastating earthquake 7 Reichter magnitude and there are plenty of room for...
Granny Gardening
Wild Things Farm - Jan 14, 2010 - By Terry_5
Recently I was having a conversation with a friend about organic gardening, composting, sustainable; all the "buzzwords" of the gardening and cooking communities right now. We both have attended numerous classes and workshops regarding...
New alpaca owner syndrome
Sweet Harmony Farm - Jan 14, 2010 - By Mona
I still suffer from ‘new alpaca owner syndrome.’ Anytime anything, and I mean anything, out of the ordinary (and when you have a new farm what’s ordinary?) happens, I have a quick panic attack until I realize everything is just fine. I say ‘phew!’...
Experimental garden.
Sunrise Hill Organic Farm - Jan 14, 2010 - By Hilary
This last Fall, I came upon a very inviting opportunity. My family and I run a modest CSA farm, in Poultney, Vt. We have an acre of land, that we use to it's absolute limit. One of our active members, called me with a proposition, involving...
Wanted: Seeds for veggies, melons, beans, etc. for...
Grow And Share - Jan 14, 2010 - By Kay
Non-profit GROW AND SHARE is seeking seed. If you have any packets you won't be using, or even parts of leftover packets, we would love to have them. Please visit http://www.growandshare.org for address/phone to donate by mailing them or to arrange...
Organic Matters
Wild Things Farm - Jan 13, 2010 - By Terry_5
Weeds are a real issue to most gardeners..... well, all gardeners. I've read that 60-80% of a gardener's time is spent weeding...what a waste! Last year in a futile attempt to smother weeds that were taking over several beds during ALL...
Embarking On My Own Julie & Julia Quest; Cooking T...
Christopher Ranch - Jan 13, 2010 - By Justin_1
Call me a copycat. It’s true; I deserve it. Though, in my defense, they say copying is the most sincere form of flattery. It all started last Wednesday, when I watched Julie & Julia for the first time (little behind on movie watching, as my budget...
JANUARY 2010--- A BRAND NEW YEAR
Duran's Farm Fresh Products - Jan 13, 2010 - By Blaine & Karen
There are so many things here on the farm that will be growing and changing this year, it’s hard to hold back the eagerness for spring, the anticipation of the new store, and all that it holds. Right now we are full of questions and you, our loyal and...
What is Lemon Curd?
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Jan 13, 2010 - By Sonya
What is Lemon Curd? Well, probably the most yummy, buttery, slather it all over your body and lick it off gladly spread! Does that sound good enough? The ingredients for REALLY good Lemon Curd: butter farm-fresh egg yolks butter ...
A day at the Lake Worth Resource Center-Helping ha...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Jan 13, 2010 - By Tony_1
Last time I reported from the LWRC was when the landscape grounds as well as the skills of the garden work force were being enriched by Brickmans , one of the top landscaping corporations nationwide .It was October 16,2009. Today is January 13,2010 ....