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Adventures in Babysitting, with a Side of Garlic

Christopher Ranch   -   Oct 16, 2009 - By Justin_1

I have a newfound appreciation for parenting. As an unattached 26-year-old, I’ve I had very little experience with motherhood (aside from my three fish and hamster, which, sadly, died on my watch) until last night, when I discovered the chaotic,...

In The Dark, We Find Light!

The Orchard at Apolloson Acres   -   Oct 16, 2009 - By Allison

Here in Northeast Ohio, Winter is creeping in faster than most of us would like. Usually I welcome the brisk October air, however, ours this year is damp and rainy. Apples aren't getting picked as fast as they should, horses are getting outside as much...

we survived the freeze, we hate deer, eat more gre...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Oct 16, 2009 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, This Saturday, we'll have potatoes, onions, winter squash, chard, red radishes, daikon radishes, turnips, beet tops, arugula, mustard greens, baby Red Russian kale, big kale, and herbs.  Hopefully, there will also be...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 10-16-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Oct 16, 2009 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm Preparing your Pantry for Thanksgiving Our Pumpkin Festival has been postponed due to a chance of showers predicted for tomorrow. Painting pumpkins gets incredibly messy if the weather is at all...

Pear Marmalade Recipe

Uwharrie Farm   -   Oct 16, 2009 - By Judy_3

Make your own Pear Marmalade.  It's fun and it is delicious! 3 quarts organic pears (ground) Juice of 3 organic lemons and zest 6 cups sugar 1 cup crushed pineapple Juice of 3 organic Valencia oranges and zest ...

Only 3 Weeks Left!!!

Bluegrass Farmers Market   -   Oct 15, 2009 - By Kentucky Proud

Brrrrr, there's a wee bit of a chill in the air! But that won't stop our farmers from bringing their farm fresh goodies to the market. Besides, they know that there is only 3 more weeks of the market left for the 2009 season and they are sure folks...

THE GROWING SEASON IS ON IN S.FLORIDA.NEED HELP ?J...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Oct 15, 2009 - By Tony_1

Welcome to the growing season in S.Florida.Now , we will experience a flood of now birds looking for organic vegetables to buy LOCALLY so they head to the green market or farmer market in hopes of getting some.Guess what?No local farmers are found ?Why?...

Who Says You Can't Eat The Flowers

Morgan Botanicals   -   Oct 15, 2009 - By Jessica_7

There are so many flowers that can be eaten. The culinary use of flowers dates back thousands of years to the Chinese, Greek and Romans. Today there is a resurgence of interest in edible flowers, and I can see why. Flowers add texture, interest, and beauty to...

Old Fashion Potato Candy -- a School project

So Succulent Gardens   -   Oct 15, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Every year at Christmas my Mom would make potato candy for my father, his father was from Norway and his Mother was of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. So I believe this is from my grandmothers side of the family.  My son was doing a report at...

School Garden Budget

Grow And Share   -   Oct 15, 2009 - By Kay

We're working with several schools in Franklin County NC, and the Grow And Share program has been well received!  The teachers will be using plants and seeds in their lessons, teaching how things grow, where food comes from, and more.  Students...