Farm Report – May 4

Farm Report – May 4

Week of May 4, 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/ (Star of David, 54; Silver Queen 54), Watermelon (Stone Mountain,27; Chris Cross, 33), Eggplant (Florida High Bush, 54; Rosa Bianca, 54), Basil (Genovese, 24) […]

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New Port Richey OKs Another $1 Million for Water Meters

New Port Richey OKs Another $1 Million for Water Meters

New Port Richey City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve nearly $928,530.85 to complete the second phase of water meter replacements. The project is expected to be completed by October 2015. The city currently has 10,240 commercial and residential water meters which require replacement. The new water meters allow for wireless transmission of water usage […]

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Farm Report – April 20, 2015

Farm Report – April 20, 2015

Week of April 20, 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_0513f1cb2c694d848ad2da12f3658896.pdf Seedings: Cucumber (Nippon SK, 35), Marigold, 18; Cilantro, 18; Garden Starts: okra, sweet potatoes Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, collards, kale, loquats, Vermipost: 15 lbs. […]

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Farm Report – April 14, 2015

Farm Report – April 14, 2015

Week of April 13, 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_839a5d0915cf477b878028887ecaf98e.pdf Seedings: Peppers none this week Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red Burgundy, Silver Queen. Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, collards, kale, […]

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Farm Report – April 1, 2015

Farm Report – April 1, 2015

Week of April 1, 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_1dacc249b2d8430ca58e999653a31378.pdf Seedings: Peppers (Buran, 35), Tomato (Tropic, 54), Parsley (Italian, 54), “Spinach” (Red Malabar, 54). Garden Starts: Okra: Star of David, Hill Country Red, Red […]

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Farm Report – March 25

Farm Report – March 25

Week of March 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/ Seedings: (Kanil [10], Corbaci [10], Abay [18], Cal Wonder [27], Procraft [10], Burnan [54]); Basil (Lettuce Leaf, 36), Tomato (Arkansas Traveler [15], Mexico Midget […]

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Farm Report – March 17 2015

Farm Report – March 17 2015

 Week of March 16, 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_788eb33759384879a22b051e40ce7299.pdf   Seedings: Okra Garden Starts: Japanese cucumbers, Armenian cucumbers Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, kale, swiss chard, loquats, kumquats, broccoli Broccoli: Nearing […]

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Farm Report – March 3, 2015

Farm Report – March 3, 2015

  Week of March 3, 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: Japanese cucumbers Harvest Notes:  herbs, […]

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Weekly Weather Report For Farmers and Others Week of March 3, 2015 From Friendship Farms & Fare A Community Service To the Local Farming Community 65 degrees at 4:00 AM, March 3, 2015 Historic Average (for 3/1): 74 HIGH, 56 LOW–Weather Underground: http://www.wunderground.com/ Historically, the average high temperature is now 74 degrees (four degrees higher […]

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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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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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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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Farm Report – February 1, 2015

Farm Report – February 1, 2015

Week of February 2, 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_aacb924fd6ef4a04a02786e37eb29a92.pdf Planting  & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: None Garden Starts: none Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, eggplant, collards, kale, swiss […]

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Farm Report – January 26, 2015

Farm Report – January 26, 2015

Week of January 26, 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_549e9211dfda4062aa6de044a062debb.pdf Planting  & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: Cucumbers (27 Double Yield, 119 Armenian). Garden Starts: none Harvest Notes:  herbs, […]

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Farm Report – January 19 2015

Farm Report – January 19 2015

  Week of January 19, 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_a341a98c803c4b5e8ccecd0e332077f6.pdf Planting  & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week   Seedings: no new seedings Garden Starts: Swiss Chard Harvest Notes:  herbs, […]

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Local Club to Survey Fruit Trees in “Loquat Walk”

Local Club to Survey Fruit Trees in “Loquat Walk”

Sponsored by East Madison Grower’s Club Loquat Walking Tour New Port Richey February 15, 11:00 AM Supporting this year’s Loquat Festival, the East Madison Grower’s Club (EMGC) is hosting a loquat walking tour. EMGC is comprised of residents of the East Madison neighborhood of New Port Richey who have committed to improving the natural and cultural ecology of […]

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Farm Report – January 12th, 2015

Farm Report – January 12th, 2015

Week of January 12, 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_3da0c2a20b2e4d06900b5314b32b4c71.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: no new seedings Garden Starts: Kale Collards Harvest Notes:  herbs, arugula, eggplant, […]

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Farm Report – January 5, 2015

Farm Report – January 5, 2015

Week of January 5, 2014 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_a0ccc08d40c441289febd9709de92c7d.pdf Planting & Harvest Notes Winter Seeding and Garden Starts This Week Seedings: no new seedings  Garden Starts: Broccoli, Kale, Collards, Swiss Chard Harvest Notes: […]

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Weather Report – January 1st, 2015

Weather Report – January 1st, 2015

Week of December 29, 2014 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_19716ed0c9c34e63b993695559cf9a4b.pdf Happy New Year to All From Friendship Farms & Fare We are expecting the coming year to be even more beautiful, harmonious, and happy […]

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