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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
Chinese Garlic Prices Quadruple Amid Swine Flu Fea...
Christopher Ranch - Dec 02, 2009 - By Justin_1
In a fortunate turnaround for domestic garlic growers, the price of Chinese garlic continues ebbing upward, reaching unprecedented levels and outperforming gold and stocks. Indeed, wholesale garlic prices in Beijing have soared 15 times as high as March...
Another story in Water Conservation
Miolea Organic Farm - Dec 02, 2009 - By Brian_1
We collect rain in order to water our vegetables, fruits, herbs and the occasional fire that might start while weeding. Putting a well in is too expensive but we found black holding tanks to be in our price range and capability. A few years back...
Another Rainy Day in Georgia
Debbie's Garden - Dec 02, 2009 - By Chickadee1
Good day to you all! As I looked out this morning, I realized that it was raining, AGAIN! I was able to harvest some seed over the weekend, but it's been wet all week now. Hopefully I will be able to get back out there in a day or so. We...
Heritage Turkey Venture
M Triangle Ranch - Dec 02, 2009 - By Mark & Shelley
We have just finished our first year of raising Bourbon Red Heritage turkeys. We would like to thank all of those in the Tucson and Phoenix area as well as mail order that supported us by purchasing a turkey and supporting the wonderful breed of the...
New canners are successful!
The Jam and Jelly Lady - Dec 01, 2009 - By Sonya
Pam, a sweet lady from my last 2009 Beginner Class, called today to order canning jars - for the third time! It is so very gratifying when I'm able to pass down this delightful hobby to new generations... Pam took the 2-night course with her...
Investigating corrupted officials .Florida Governe...
Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL - Dec 01, 2009 - By Tony_1
When jobs ,homes,cars and savings are lost, what else remains to hold on other than MORAL VALUES.In times as tough as never been witnessed before in our living memory ,we need to hold people accountable for their wrong doings that affect our lives and...
it's finally going to be winter, last of the o...
Abbe Hills Farm CSA - Dec 01, 2009 - By Laura_1
Greetings shareholders, This Wednesday, we'll have potatoes, onions, squash, a little broccoli, a little spinach, kale, baby salad greens including arugula, lettuce, Chinese cabbage, bok choi, mustard greens, lots of radishes, turnips, beets, and...
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are passed!
Elliott Family Farm - Dec 01, 2009 - By Samuel_1
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are passed! Whew! Our cover crop continues to grow nicely. We may add a little organic P and K in a couple of weeks, but other than that, all can we do now, is wait. We hope to plant green beans in early March. We may split the...
Cali's Natural Foods
Sage's Cafe - Dec 01, 2009 - By Ian
Cali’s Natural Foods “Your Direct Source” Open for the public Monday thru Saturday from 3pm to 7pm. Located at 1700 South and 389 West Unit C Salt Lake City, Utah 801-483-CALI (2254) Calisnaturalfoods.com Cali’s Natural Foods is...
Seed Starting: How to Grow Your Own Transplants
Uwharrie Farm - Dec 01, 2009 - By Judy_3
The basis of a healthy transplant is a good soil-less potting mix. Using a soil-less mix eliminates disease organisms, pests and weed seeds that may be found in soil. I prefer organic and mix my own. There...