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Beware of "Free Range"

Miolea Organic Farm   -   Sep 09, 2009 - By Brian_1

Okay, maybe this is another rant against the industrial food complex, but I was brought up to stand up for what is right and not to sit back when someone was in trouble. My parents raised all of their kids to treat everyone...

It would be fair to say that my garden plans will require some adjustment for next year. So me items such as peas have been too few. Other things such as zucchini, collards and yellow summer squash are yielding in such huge quantities that it is laughable. ...

Cooler Weather

Debbie's Garden   -   Sep 09, 2009 - By Chickadee1

With the cooler weather, it's definitely time to plant collards, lettuce, broccoli and other cool weather crops....winter squash.....in my case, MORE RED CLOVER! Red Clover is one of the best herbs to help alleviate the angst of PMS and menopause - usually...

Pumpkin Patch Preparations

Bloom Where You're Planted Farm   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Teresa_2

Eleven days until our Sept. 19th opening day!  The hayracks are built, the water lines are completed, the schoolhouse kitchen is almost finished, and the displays in the gift shop are coming along nicely.  We don't sit down long this time of...

THE S.FLORIDA FALL GROWING SEASON IS IN.ARE YOU RE...

Alternative Community Farmer/WPB.FL   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Tony_1

HERE,The fall season is the BEGINING of the growing season...not the END! We in  S.Florida,are at odds with most of the other US regions ,with respect to our planting and harvesting timetable! While you guys UP NORTH prepare to harvest the...

Farm notes--CSA week 18

Eaters' Guild   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Laurie_2

HI there-- Whether your weekend was extended or not, we hope you enjoyed every bit of it.  What a week, it has been beautiful.   The salad mix succession this week is lovely, so we are back on track with this.  Leeks are being brought...

First Blog with Local Harvest

Cold Springs Farm   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Beverly

Good Morning All! Today is my first day on the Local Harvest blog.  I am in the middle of planting for my fall season.  Yesterday, I planted many summer squashes, heirloom beans, heirloom melons (I plan to use row covers and hoophouses), and of...

With Fall Comes Lamb Shares!

Kyle Farms All Natural Lamb   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Anne

Kyle Farms is.....  Now taking orders for all natural fall finished lamb! Please visit www.kylefarmsnys.com for information on placing an order for all natural locally raised whole or half lamb. CSA subscriptions are available for purchase year...

SEASON END UPDATE

Duran's Farm Fresh Products   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Blaine & Karen

Hello All! Just an 'almost' end of season update. The sweet corn is done as of Friday, and mostly what is left in the garden is : carrots, green and hot peppers, cauliflower, onions, and some eggplant.  I have a several small pots of fresh herbs...

Thankfully Picking Peppers in the Rain

Double R Farm (Amish Country Soaps & Sundries)   -   Sep 08, 2009 - By Christine_2

I guess rain would not be an appropriate description of the weather here in Sugarcreek. We actually have more of a drizzling of liquid sunshine. In a way the gentle rain is fitting as we deliver the last of the our CSAs this week. A time of year for us that is...