Farm Report – February 23, 2015

Farm Report – February 23, 2015

Week of February 23, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://www.fffsite.org/ Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None this week Garden Starts: none Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, […]

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Gulf High School and Marlowe Elementary in Modified Lockdown

Gulf High School and Marlowe Elementary in Modified Lockdown

New Port Richey police officers have set up a cordon at Cecelia Drive and Voorhees Road searching for a suspect, according to police sources. UPDATE: “Officers are clearing buildings in search of fleeing felon” – Suspect was apparently fleeing parole officers after battering an officer. UPDATE (2): Gulf High School and Marlowe Elementary have both been […]

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New Port Richey’s East Madison Area Sprouting Burgeoning Gardens

New Port Richey’s East Madison Area Sprouting Burgeoning Gardens

A group of gardeners and organic agriculture enthusiasts has started an agriculture club in New Port Richey called the East Madison Growers. The club already boasts a number of member gardens, including an official community garden recognized by the City of New Port Richey along Illinois Avenue. The group plans to continue expanding the gardens […]

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Farm Report – February 17

Farm Report – February 17

Week of February 17, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_2269b1bf058943e8bd3be9f99a5fc46e.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: Cucumbers 90 (Japanese Climbing, 45; Stupice, 45); Peppers, Charleston Belle, 46. Garden […]

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Reminder: Loquat “Tree Spotting” Walking Tour – Feb. 15, 11 AM

Reminder: Loquat “Tree Spotting” Walking Tour – Feb. 15, 11 AM

Supporting this year’s festival is a neighborhood association in New Port Richey – the East Madison Growers (EMG).  The association is comprised of residents of the East Madison neighborhood of New Port Richey who have committed to improving the natural and cultural ecology of the community.  In support of the festival, on February 15, EMGC […]

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Farm Report – February 9, 2015

Farm Report – February 9, 2015

 Week of February 9, 2015 Abbreviated Weekly Farm Report From Friendship Farms & Fare http://www.fffsite.org/ A Community Service To the Local Farming Community For the full Farm Report, go to: http://media.wix.com/ugd/643592_5507ac923b394dcc826ff9864d3d8f5d.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None Garden Starts: end of season collards Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, eggplant, […]

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City Residents and Volunteers Invited to Hacienda Celebration – February 10 at 3 PM

City Residents and Volunteers Invited to Hacienda Celebration – February 10 at 3 PM

New Port Richey, Florida – The City of New Port Richey will be hosting a signing event for the Hacienda Hotel Redevelopment Agreement on Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at 3:00 p.m.  On February 3rd, the City Council voted unanimously to approve the proposed agreement with Abraham Rosner, President of Hacienda Hotel NPR, Inc.  Mr. Rosner […]

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