Browsing All posts tagged under »Farming in Antrim County«

In the midst of deepest winter, the heart turns to geraniums – and Antrim produce

January 26, 2009

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I am in receipt of Loraine Mottern’s annual Geranium Sale flyer – a cheery sight when the world seems all black and white.  It’s nice to be reminded that one day, perhaps in our grandchildren’s lifetimes, flowers will bloom Up North once more.  You can order some yourself, in six colors, and feel good about supporting the […]

The farms of Antrim

October 9, 2008

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Sometimes pieces I want to write fall by the wayside.  It happened a few months ago, when I had an interesting conversation with Robert Knipe and drove all over taking pictures of Antrim farms in late spring glory.  I really liked the story, and I’m sorry I didn’t finish it then, but I’ve done it now and sent […]

Letters from Katherine: Amber waves

September 1, 2008

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Katherine (not to be confused with Katy) has been out and about armed with her camera: This made me think of the song America the Beautiful (which should be our national anthem) and the line”amber waves of grain”. Happy Labor Day!

Letters from Katy Newman: Quack grass lore

June 20, 2008

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It’s been a tough growing season for farmers hereabouts. Katy Newman and I have been discussing options, in the event that my first CSA share consists largely of quack grass.  She went online in search of recipes for quack grass soup, but found this instead.  Here’s her email: a poem in itself….. Quack grass Aliases: […]