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Lemony Kale And Chickpea Salad With Walnuts
Servings 4Type: VegetarianGood For: Side DishIngredients 4 cups cooked chickpeas 3 tbsp finely chopped oregano 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1 bunch kale, stems removed 1 tsp chili flakes 3 green onions, finely sliced 2 lemons 1/4 cup olive oil 5 - 7 Kalamata olives Shaved...
Get to Know Your Grower Better Questionnaire | Kathy
We are pretty new on the market garden scene, so I thought that answering this questionnaire would be a fun way to get to know me better. We have an about us page, but this is a bit more informal and fun! If you're into it, I would love to hear your answers to some of...
Our Experience As New Market Gardeners: The First Few Months
Ok, so I am not even sure I should be writing this. After all, we are trying to start a SUCCESSFUL market farm, and writing about our pitfalls as new market gardeners does not exactly exude success. However, I want to be as transparent as possible so that those who...
Delicious Oil-Free Dijon Dressing (Vegan)
Servings Makes 1/2 cupType: VeganGood For: Salads, Roasted VeggiesIngredients 2 tbsp dijon mustard 1 tsp maple syrup 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 small lemon, juiced 2 tbsp water 1/4 tsp fresh thyme 1/4 tsp fresh dill 1/8 tsp black pepper a pinch of sea salt Add all...
Our First Farmers Market Experience as VENDORS
I can't believe we are actually vendors at a farmers market! We set out to accomplish this goal last year, and it is awesome to see it come to fruition. I’m not going to lie, I was a nervous wreck the week leading up to our local farmers market. I had made a farmers...
Review Of The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook
About The Organic Farmer's Business Handbook Farming offers fundamental satisfaction from producing food, working outdoors, being one's own boss, and working intimately with nature. Unfortunately, many farmers avoid learning about the business end of farming; because...
Super Simple 2-Minute Oil-Free Balsalmic Salad Dressing
Servings 1 (Makes 2 tbsp)Type: VeganGood For: Salad, MarinadeIngredients 2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard 1 tsp nutritional yeast 1/4 tsp dried basil (or other herbs) 2 tsp water a pinch of sea salt a pinch of freshly ground black pepper Combine all...
Calendar of Farmers Markets and Stands In Northumberland County
You love supporting local businesses. I mean that's why you're here, right? Me too! To help make it easy to find local producers in Northumberland County, I have put together a list of all the farmer's markets and farm stand's hours of operation in one convenient...
A Newbie’s Review: Sustainable Market Farming
About Sustainable Market Farming Sustainable Market Farming is a comprehensive year-round guide for the small-scale farmer in every climate zone. This practical manual provides: Detailed profiles of a full range of crops Info about new, efficient techniques...
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How To Grow Chicory For A Unique Mesclun Mix
While you may have never tasted chicory, chances are you have passed by it in the produce section of your grocery store. I know I am guilty of passing it right on by, mainly because I have no idea what to do with it! Chicory is also known as endive and is not a hugely...
Mesclun Mix: How To Grow These Popular And Profitable Greens
I am an avid salad eater, I mean, I love me a big salad, you can just call me Elaine Benes. However, when we were discussing crops to grow this year, my husband Jon mentioned mesclun mix and I had no idea what the heck he was talking about. He informed me that it was...
Edamame: An Interesting, Warm Weather, Easy-care Crop
Every time my husband and I go out for sushi (once in a blue moon!) we have to order a bowl of delicious, steamy, salty edamame. It’s a must. Sushi just does not taste the same without an edamame appetizer. So, you can imagine how excited I am to learn how to grow...
STARTING A MARKET FARM
Behind The Scenes As New Market Gardeners Update May 19 – 25, 2021
Nobody asked for it, but here it is, our market farm update for the week of May 19th to 25th. For the last week or so, Jon has been busy building beds in our finally ploughed field! He wanted to rototill the tarped portion, which has been on for a couple of weeks to...
Get to Know Your Grower Better Questionnaire | Kathy
We are pretty new on the market garden scene, so I thought that answering this questionnaire would be a fun way to get to know me better. We have an about us page, but this is a bit more informal and fun! If you're into it, I would love to hear your answers to some of...
Our Experience As New Market Gardeners: The First Few Months
Ok, so I am not even sure I should be writing this. After all, we are trying to start a SUCCESSFUL market farm, and writing about our pitfalls as new market gardeners does not exactly exude success. However, I want to be as transparent as possible so that those who...
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