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The frost has come, the vegetable garden is cleaned out, and perennial gardens have been cut back. We still have leaves to rake and a few other outdoor chores, but this growing season is over.
I'm a bit sadder than normal, I think, for a number of reasons. The vegetable garden was good this year, producing a lot of tasty fruit and vegetables, although not perfect. The flowers bloomed early and profusely. And the rest of the news - a drawn-out political campaign, a tanking economy with many layoffs locally and nationally, and volatile fuel prices - was dreadful, making the garden more than ever a wonderful escape from the daily grind.
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Like the first strawberries of June, the first farmers' market openings are a sure sign that the best of Western New York's fruit and vegetables is on its way.
There are new products to buy at many markets, but one thing hasn't changed: The early birds (meaning customers) get the best selections.
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Like the first strawberries of June, the first farmers market openings are a sure sign that the best of Western New York's fruit and vegetables is on its way.
There are new products to buy at many markets, but one thing hasn't changed: The early birds (meaning customers) get the best selections.
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Northwest Roanoke residents who grew accustomed to the early morning thwack of golf balls may soon awaken to the sounds - and possibly smells - of chickens instead.
The Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op has proposed using 12.2 acres next to the former Countryside Golf Course for an urban farm that would produce vegetables, fruit, eggs and honey for sale at an on- site market, in its store on Grandin Road and elsewhere.
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Our 2010 survey of farmers' markets in the eight counties of Western New York turned up lots of new offerings.
There's natural pork in Williamsville this season, and goat milk soap in Hamburg. There's a whole new market in Wellsville.
...The freshness- obsessed find fruit and vegetables picked hours earlier. Local busine...to 2 p.m., end of May through early October. Fruit and vegetables, eggs, Amish woven ...
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Good salsa recipes call for fresh ingredients, and theres nothing fresher than picking those tomatoes, peppers and herbs from your own back yard. All of the vegetables for salsa can be purchased as transplants or seeds. Experienced gardeners have already planted their seeds and now are moving those seedlings outdoors. Beginning gardeners may prefer to grow their salsa garden from transplants. Cilantro is easy to grow from seed regardless of your gardening experience. Heres how to grow the main ingredients of salsa. Cilantro, peppers and tomatoes are all good candidates for growing in pots. Theres still time to get the tomatoes, peppers and cilantro going and you can plan for your onions and garlic for next year. Tomatoes According to SalsaGarden.com, the best salsa is made with a meaty...
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First Corn Day Calling all sweet corn lovers. Saturday, July 16, will be your first day to get sweet corn at the Dubuque Farmers Market, starting at 7 a.m. Besides sweet corn, vegetables, arts and crafts, fresh cut flowers, fruit, wine, cheese, poultry, pork, brats, steaks, bedding and hanging plants, honey, eggs, breads and baked goods also are available. The day also will feature live entertainment. When purchasing sweet corn, choose fully ripe sweet corn with bright green, moist husks. The silk should be stiff, dark and moist. Ideally, corn should be cooked and eaten immediately after picking since its natural sugar declines as soon as it has been picked. Between purchasing and cooking, keep the corn moist and cool. Pack it in a cooler for the trip home and immediately refrigerate....
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