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San Francisco Airport\'s Farm-to-Flight
Photo courtesy Comstock/Thinkstock Travelers can now purchase locally grown food at Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport. Former dairy farmer and now oil tycoon Arthur Fremont Gilmore started the famous market to help farmers during the Great...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Recipe for CSA Success
“It's a very complementary relationship; it lets us give back to our guests and the farmers who grow our food.” Gillard, who orders most of the produce for his farm-to-table restaurant from Country Fresh Farm, came up with the idea to partner in their...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Tying Up Cabbage Leaves: Do You Have To Tie Up Cabbage Heads
Some people use panty hose to tie up cabbage heads to deter cabbage moths from laying their eggs, which in turn become pesky cabbage worms. Tie the binding with a loose knot that can be easily opened when youAgain, it is not strictly necessary to tie...
Ohio
Willoughby
Finally Trying Sauerkraut
I actually attempted kimchi one year, and it stayed in the fridge for months; no one in my house really took to my version. I also have to forget the Korean method of making red pepper and cabbage kimchi by burying a sealed crock of the ubiquitous spicy...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Should Grapes Be Mulched at Their Base?
In fact, mulched grapevines benefit when gardeners use a mulch type the contributes nutrients as decaying matter decomposes. Gardeners can mulch the entire vineyard floor or only 4- to 5-foot bands within trellises, according to the Ohio State University...
California
Santa Monica
Cutting Back Boysenberries: Tips For Effective Boysenberry Pruning
Then keep pruning by trimming the primocanes' lateral branches down to about 12 inches (.3m) long.This winter pruning is the core work of trimming a boysenberry patch. For tips on cutting back boysenberries, read on.Boysenberries resulted from a cross...
Ohio
Willoughby
Tracking Food Trends 2008-2009
“In an effort to stay ahead of competitors and capture shrinking consumer grocery dollars, Butterball, Wegmans, Starbucks, Whole Foods Market and other companies change product offerings in response to consumer feedback,” Sirekis writes.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Crop Profile: Broccoli Rabe
Broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, kale, napa cabbage, pak choi, turnip, rutabaga, rapeseed, canola, and mustard are all members of this over-performing genus that we often call cole crops or cruciferous vegetables.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sandwich Inspiration
This month, as life turns toward the interior and food gets comfier and cozier, I've run into a few terrific vegetarian winter sandwiches at local restaurants to tell you about. Read more of The Hungry Locavore » Tags bread , Hungry Locavore , Judith...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Spring Salads
Photo by Judith Hausman In her book, Animal, Vegetable, Miracle (HarperCollins Publishers, 2007), Barbara Kingsolver makes a good point that we now are fixated on must-have lettuce for salads all year round.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
What Are Marionberries: Learn About Marionberry Growing And Care
Waldo of the U.S. Department of Agriculture and was tested in the Willamette Valley. Read on for further information regarding, “What are marionberries?”Marionberry plants are cross breeds made up of two previous hybrids — the small but delicious...
Ohio
Willoughby
The Big Soup
About this time, you can decide to add broth if you like it soupier, or you can freeze this Big Soup base and add the broth when you defrost. I bet you're already seeing gorgeous colors in the simmering pot, aren't you?
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
How To Grow And Care For Asian Style Vegetables
When I was a girl, eating Asian style vegetables at home consisted of buying a can at the supermarket, rinsing the mysterious contents well and mixing it with another can of beef and gravy.
Ohio
Willoughby
Mulching Advice
It blocks the sunlight that most weed seeds need for germination. This matters to gardeners because all this microscopic munching creates the moist, airy, nutrient-rich soil that plants thrive in.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The Open-Pollinated Vegetables Of Tomorrow
“It's definitely a good time to be in vegetable breeding,” says Jim Myers, professor of vegetable breeding and genetics at Oregon State University. We all love open-pollinated and heirloom vegetables, but sometimes the allure of those varieties is...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Hot Cider and Wine
Or I can mull some red wine instead. That's the simplest formula. Jhausman hot cider, spiced wine, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, hot toddy, Judith Hausman By Judith Hausman, Urban Farm Contributing Editor Wednesday, December 15, 2010 Photo by Judith Hausman...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
A Farmer\'s Letter To Santa
Can't lose with that one. Also, the incident with the Japanese maple was not my fault. Feliz Navidad! Cyn Tags Christmas , farm , garden Not that I have ever done this. If they are covered with adorable designs, so much the better.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
7 Great Garden Themes to Try
To make the best use of your space, consider planting a themed garden. Ready to get started? These approaches aren't exactly the most inspiring way to plan a garden. Click below to get ideas for starting a garden with one of the seven following themes.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
This Is Hobby Farming: A Brush With Destiny (And Water Buffalo)
At the time, they were the only Americans making real mozzarella di bufala. Audrey and Craig started researching water buffalo and found they are not only hardy and able to survive well on low-quality food but they are also very sweet.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia