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Where has BASIL Pesto been all my life?

So Succulent Gardens   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Blossomfarm

Believe it or not after all the years of growing basil, I have never tasted pesto. I had planted about two 50 foot rows of basil plants and was planning to make basil vinegar for sale...... but since sales have been down, I decided not to waste anymore vinegar...

killing freeze this weekend, rainy and cold, wear ...

Abbe Hills Farm CSA   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Laura_1

Greetings shareholders, Tomorrow, we'll have potatoes, onions, the last of the eggplant and peppers, chilies, herbs, radishes; turnips, arugula, kale, chard, broccoli, lettuce, and a winter squash called "Stripetti". ...

Boulder Belt Farm Share Inititive Week 27

Boulder Belt Eco-Farm   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Lucy

It the first full week in October and we have a couple of returning members and a couple of members who have left leaving us about at the same place as last month member-wise. It seems all things, including Farm Share initiatives, seek equilibrium. We...

The Parade Photos are Here this Time, Trust Me.

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Dean

All photos are by M.L. Altobelli. Thanks M.L. !

This has been an investment year for us on the farm. We have sunk considerable funds into the purchasing of the tractor and the building of the coop. Lesser amounts of money have gone to restock the apiary, purchase seeds and sprinklers for the garden, buy...

When Love is Not Deserved - Updated

Great Expectations   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Candace

I didn't want to include this story with the other entry from today because it deserves its own space.  Whether anyone will read this or not doesn't even matter but somehow I wanted to leave a tribute to the wonderful, but sad, heart of a dog. ...

Not exactly our best year ever...

Great Expectations   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Candace

So, we are winding down the second "real" growing season since moving to our little farm.  We've been here 3 summers but we were so busy renovating that first summer that everything was pretty much up in the air. Last summer I was awash...

Harvest Season Summary

Whispering Oaks Vineyard and Winery   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Larry

The grapes did very well this year.  The cool temperatures and rains slowed things down, but overall a good year.  Sold Catawba to some wineries north and east of us.   We made some Traminette wine for the first time this year.  So far,...

Loner Goat

Pleasant Valley Farm   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Emily

We all know animals can't talk, so part of being a responsible owner is to pay attention to your animal's behavior, whether it is a pet cat or a 2,000 lb cow.  A change in behavior usually means something, and is often the first best chance to...

Westminster Farmers' Market Report for 10-09-0...

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Oct 09, 2009 - By Dean

Westminster Farmers’ Market Report from Maple Heights Farm It’s Still Easy to Eat Seasonally! Our market is still as active as it has ever been!We had several new vendors last week and I hope you were able to find them and visit their...