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Recent Writing from LocalHarvest Members
A dreary day turns magical
Marshfield Farmers' Market - Aug 26, 2015 - By Lorrie
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...
Meatosticku Jiuando 4
The Harvest Bee Blog - Aug 24, 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...
Butterbee Pancake Honey from the Florida Keys!
What's the Buzz? - Aug 24, 2015 - By Marcie
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...
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...
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. **********************************************************...
Tomorrow at the Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Aug 14, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud
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...
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...
Tuesday's Bluegrass Farmers' Market!
Bluegrass Farmers Market - Aug 11, 2015 - By Kentucky Proud
It looks like it is going to be a great day for the Tuesday market at Liquor Barn Hamburg...our farmers will be there from 3 until 6! Shoppers will be able to find tomatoes, corn, peppers (hot and sweet) green beans, eggplant, okra, edamame, watermelons,...
Sweet Corn is HERE!!!!!
My Busy Acre - Aug 10, 2015 - By Bradley
This year's crop of Sweet Corn is finally ready. Super sweet and can't be beat. $5.00 a dozen.
Llamas and more llamas
Tangle Tree Ranch - Aug 09, 2015 - By Marte Holen
We have had one female llama fro years, her name in MamaLama. On Friday we increased our herd of llamas with Lola, Lilly and Buster. Buster is a young male, so he is working with MamaLama, his mom and grandma, well they are on vacation in the adjacent...