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Harvest melons at the peak of freshness for best results. Waiting too long gives you nothing but a mealy mess, not waiting long enough means you might have to throw an inedible treasure out to the chickens. Check the tendril nearest where the fruit connects to...

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P.S. about coriander and cilantro

Home Farm Herbery   -   Sep 16, 2015 - By Arlene

My research shows that Coriander has so many benefits that a book can be written on them. It has eleven components of essential oils, six types of acids (including ascorbic acid, better known as vitamin-C), minerals and vitamins, each having a number of...

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Tailgaiting and cooler weather means it is time for some great one pot meals! Hog Wild Chili is a must have for one of our customers...he swears that he would be “hog tied” by his friends if he didn't have a pot full of it during U.K. Football games. ...

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Fall box subscriptions accepted

Aliff Acres   -   Sep 16, 2015 - By The Aliffs

We are now accepting subscribers for our fall boxes.  They will start October 12, 2015 for 5 weeks.  Cost is $165 for the five weeks which includes delivery to the drop off area and the $15 box deposit.  Please contact us at 850-777-4668 for...

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Please remember to take a moment out of your day today to think back 14 years ago and the tragic events that happened to our country. We still stand strong but we will never forget! To the families who lost loved ones on September 11, 2001...we hurt along with...

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Fall CSA 9/11/15

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Sep 10, 2015 - By Johnny and Leah

Greetings from Tewksbury Grace Farm, Is everyone glad that heat wave is over or what??? We are, and the farm is as well. It has been hot and dry, and we’ve been babying our crops until this beautiful rain finally brought relief in the last 24 hours. On the...

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Storing the Harvest

The Depot Farm   -   Sep 10, 2015 - By Phil_2

  Some crops don't need to be processed to preserve them for the winter. Winter squash will keep 4-6 months easily with a little prep before storing them away. Only choose blemish free fruits that are ripe completely for longer storage. Leave the stem...

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Today is a great day! I shall start with the garden report.  The heat did a number on the garden, but we did our best to keep the pests out without using any chemicals.  This means taking a lot of early actions and keeping tabs on the weeds....

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A visit to Norwell Farms

Marshfield Farmers' Market   -   Sep 08, 2015 - By Lorrie

Visiting Norwell Farms was a learning experience. It is 2 organizations spanning 4 different properties, including Mounce’s Meadow in Marshfield, totaling 12 acres tilled and 3 more planted with cover crops to rejuvenate the soil. Scott Franklin doesn’t own...

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80 Varieties of Apples September-October Pick Your Own or We Pick

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