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First Fall CSA Delivery

Tewksbury Grace Farm   -   Aug 28, 2015 - By Johnny and Leah

Late Summer Greetings CSA Friends! It’s finally here, your first CSA delivery of gorgeous produce and other Tewksbury Grace Farm items! This has been pretty decent farming season for us: started off dry, then got quite wet, and now we’re back to being a...

avocado 2015 Take a look at what's growing on the Back2thebeginning Farm . Florida farm fresh Organically grown Avocado's. They're big, beautiful, & delish... Almost ready for harvest! Totally chemical & pesticide free. Grown &...

Hello CSAers, Just wanted to remind you as we told all of you at last week's market we will not be at the market this Saturday 29th--last season's apprentices (Jacob & Faye) are having their wedding celebration on Saturday. We will deliver your...

Sunday I battled air force squadrons of mosquitoes to address some potential blight concerns from all this damp weather in my garden. The heat stress of the past month, combined with long periods of humid or wet weather, creates the perfect recipe for tomato...

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The Harvest Bee Blog   -   Aug 25, 2015 - By K.T.

The honey has started to flow and life at The Hive is sweet, indeed! The first trays of Fall seedlings have been started and the major seed order for Fall crops has been ordered. These seeds will be started pretty much immediately upon arrival. Meanwhile, the...

For the first time in two years we got a harvest from the Keys of our "Butterbee Pancake Honey". I'm basically drinking it. Trying to restrain myself I poured it over plain yogurt with grapes, raspberries and blueberries. I'm one happy...

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Cold Bean Soup

The Depot Farm   -   Aug 20, 2015 - By Phil_2

  This recipe is great on a hot day. No cooking; quick and easy and keeps in the fridge. Put the following ingredients in a blender or food processor: 1 can black beans 1/2 cup onion 1/2 cup sweet peppers 2 or 3 cloves fresh garlic 1/2...

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Peach Cobbler

Morrison Orchards   -   Aug 15, 2015 - By Kathy_4

By popular demand - the Peach Cobbler recipe we love to share! Mrs. Fazer’s Best Ever! PEACH COBBLER 2-3 large Redhaven peaches, peeled and sliced ¾ cup sugar Allow sugar and peaches to sit a while. **********************************************************...

Well, it's that time of the year again...school is in session! That doesn't mean that the Bluegrass Farmers' Market closes...we're still open at both market locations and we will continue to stay open through at least October! That means you...

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What Makes Great Tasting Beef?

Springhaven Farm   -   Aug 13, 2015 - By MilkMaid

Great tasting beef is carefully grown - it doesn't just happen. Many things go into what makes a terrific gourmet steak. The right breed of cattle is key, especially when grass fed and finished. We chose Milking Devon for their superior ability to marble...

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