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This Week At Colvin Family Farm

Colvin Family Farm   -   Nov 21, 2009 - By Colvin Farm

Apples, apples...more apples! This week has been the week for us to put them up. We hauled six crates (4'x4'x3') of "Yellow Delicious" grade outs from the Oren Wooden's Apple Orchard here on the mountain. Most of them were stored in a...

Deer Season - don't forget to wear ORANGE!

Ramblings from Havenwood Farms   -   Nov 20, 2009 - By Shanan

Well, this morning is the start of Illinois'  early season shotgun hunting for deer.  I walked outside to feed the animals and heard quite a few distant gunshots.  The morning was cool and foggy, but the deer must have been moving.  ...

Holly's PIlgrim Stuffing

Cookus Interruptus   -   Nov 20, 2009 - By Cynthia

Your guests will swoon over this aromatic stuffing made with fresh sage, local apples, cranberries, roasted chestnuts and artisan bread. Can be used for the bird or as excellent vegetarian side dish.  Watch the video at Cookus Interruptus.  

Holiday Shopping with Herb'n Renewal!

Good Season'n With Herb'n Renewal   -   Nov 20, 2009 - By Karin_1

We've had an unexpected change of plans, so Herb'n Renewal will NOT be at Botanica's Christmas Bazaar...but you'll still be able to find plenty of other goodies! *~*Botanica's Christmas Market and Bazaar*~* Saturday, November 28,...

Hi everyone! Ordering for Mass Local Food begins Nov 20th & runs til midnight Nov.30th.  Pick up will be Fri. Dec. 4th.  As always, we would love some help on sorting/distribution day.  If you are available from 1pm - 3pm or...

Wounded soldiers holiday address

So Succulent Gardens   -   Nov 20, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

*Last night at the local youth group ages 6 to 13, I suggested to write a short note to wounded American soldiers, I was quite surprise at the eagerness the children wanted to participate instead of doing some type of craft or activity. After reading a few...

Season's Greetings from the Blossom Farm

So Succulent Gardens   -   Nov 19, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Dear All, At this Thanksgiving Season I need to look back at my past years and and thank all my customers and the great folks at Local Harvest that has made my business a great success.  I really want to say a special thank you to my...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 11-20-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Nov 19, 2009 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Enjoy a Local Feast, Good Friends and Family… The Thanksgiving farmers’ market is Friday, November 20 th at the Westminster DPW garage (1 Oakmont Ave) from 3:00 until 7:00.  We hope to see...

Gardens all put to bed

Maplewood Organics   -   Nov 19, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

It's been too long since I've been on here. I get frustrated with my computer and end up not wanting to spend much time on it! The gardens are all put to rest for the season. The only thing left standing are the brussels sprouts. We'll be...

The Great Quail Escape

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Nov 19, 2009 - By Emily

We have had the pleasure of raising bobwhite quail for over a year now.  They are tiny little birds with big voices and toy-sized eggs which hatch into bumblebee-sized chicks.  They are kept in one of our portable "tractors," a fully...