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Sweet Sweet Potato Dig Day

It was a beautiful day for a sweet potato dig! The loose cool soil felt so good in between my fingers as a gathered the sweets. Thanks to all who participated in the dig today! We really appreciate your help … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Dig on Sunday

House in the Woods Farm invites you to our Sweet Potato Dig! Sunday October 5, 1pm-5pm 2225 Park Mills Rd, Adamstown, MD We’ll be digging in the dirt, collecting the sweet potato treasures that our potato plow will loosen up … Continue reading

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A journal entry, the farm in April-May

The tables in the hoop are full are tomato seedlings and other plants for sale or for planting into our rows. The trays overflow onto the ground, before they are planted out into the field. Now the hoophouse ground is … Continue reading

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Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

I love the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival. First full weekend in May. I run my sale on Saturday and spend all day Sunday at the festival. Phil and I used to go as farmers and gaze at all the … Continue reading

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Happy Gardening

Thank you to all the gardeners who came to the House in the Woods Plant Sale. We appreciate your support. We love to see you each year and hear about your gardening plans. We work hard to start these strong … Continue reading

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Blogging for Mother Earth News

I’ve got big news! And a big cabbage! Ilene is blogging for Mother Earth News. http://www.motherearthnews.com/ilene-white-freedman-farmer-environmental-educator.aspx And I’ll keep on writing right here, on the ol home page. The best way to see links to both, is on our Facebook … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Digging Time

It’s sweet potato digging time!  We’re digging tomorrow–Sunday September 30, 1-5pm. You are invited to join us, get your hands dirty and dig in the dirt. Call Phil at 301-461-6574 for more information on Sunday. You can also email Ilene … Continue reading

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Kids Basket Snack Tour

KIDS BASKET SNACK TOUR: SATURDAY AUGUST 4, 10-11am This is geared to our littlest CSA members, we’ll take a garden tour searching for good things to eat and put in our baskets. Bring a basket or a bucket or bowl … Continue reading

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Heirloom Tomato Tasting

 It’s time for the Heirloom Tomato Tasting at The Common Market! Saturday July 21, 2012  11-1pm Stop in at The Common Market store on Saturday July 21, 2012 between 11-1pm and I will personally serve you a taste of some … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Planting Parties

We will be planting many rows of Sweet Potato slips this weekend. Its easy planting and will make for a fun crop mob. This is a great chance for something fun to do in the sunshine, get into the fields … Continue reading

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