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I Like Weeding

F.A. Farm   -   Aug 16, 2009 - By Walter_1

Yesterday I had an epiphany. I like weeding. Now, you may think, "Well, he's finally cracked. I knew he would someday." Nonetheless, it is true. I discovered I like to get down and yank out the nightshade and pigweed and ragweed and thistles....

See You in The Sunday Paper and on TV too!

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

 Thank you to Emily Devlin of The Sentinel for writing a very nice piece on The Westminster Farmer's Market. This should really help in the promotion of our market. It's grown so much already this year!  Here is a quote from Emily and the...

Peaches Anyone

Blue Faerie Farm   -   Aug 15, 2009 - By Ray & Jan

After some debate, we have decided to provide fruit this year from the good folks at Hollabaugh Brothers up in Biglerville, Pa. They have the most delicious peaches we have ever had, and they follow IPM (low spray) practices. We have really enjoyed the apples...

Flowers for Special Events

Maplewood Organics   -   Aug 15, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

We now arrange flowers for special events! If you're planning an event for this summer or fall or next summer or fall (mid July-September) please keep us in mind! We grow all of our own flowers organically and have very competitive prices! Our bouquets...

CSA Contents Week of August 17th

Maplewood Organics   -   Aug 15, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

2 pounds potatoes 3 summer squash cherry tomatoes 5 slicing tomatoes 2 paste tomatoes 1 head cauliflower 1 pound beans 1 bag of lettuce mix jalapeno peppers tomatillos basil sage 1 flower bouquet We're taking a break from kale and...

Week 9 Newsletter with Recipes

Maplewood Organics   -   Aug 15, 2009 - By Hannah and Eric

CSA Newsletter Volume 5 Issue 9 August 10 and 13, 2009 __________________________________________________________________________________ Week 9 This week is our half-way mark. It’s hard to believe that there are only nine weeks left to our...

Westfield Farm Award Winning Cheeses

Westminster Farmers' Market   -   Aug 15, 2009 - By Dean

Sorry to bother you twice in one week, but I thought you should see this.  Westminster Farmers' Market has some of the best this country has to offer!  Read about our vendor Westfield Farm's award winning cheese! CONGRATULATIONS...

Edamame Tofu Salad with Sesame Chile Dressing

Cookus Interruptus   -   Aug 14, 2009 - By Cynthia

Dazzle your family and friends with this deceptively simple platter of beautiful food.  It’s a well-balanced and beautiful meal.  Did you hear the report dissing organic?  Read Sandi’s rebuttal.   And don’t forget to enter our 2nd Annual...