Category Archives: Fruits & Vegetables

Strawberries Bring a Hometown Together

Posted on July 8, 2012 by admin

If you have not bought or picked strawberries yet this season, you’d better hurry.  Although strawberry season started in late May and usually lasts about 5-6 weeks, this year’s season will be shortened by about 2 weeks due to this … Continue reading →

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Strawberries with Corn-Almond Biscuits

Posted on June 29, 2012 by admin

Save room in your tummy for the best strawberry shortcake around.  There is no tastier treat than one grown, picked, prepared, and served from a community that keeps it simple. This recipe published in June’s Down on the Farm article … Continue reading →

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Sweet Peas with Mint

Posted on May 29, 2012 by admin

This recipe from Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast published in May’s Down on the Farm article in the Nashua Telegraph is minty-sweet.

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The Warm Winter Brings an Early Spring

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

Take a walk through the orchards in Hollis’s town center, enjoying the firm, dry paths beneath your sneakers and the warm breeze against your face. Walk by rows of peach trees pushing out pink blossoms, and note the field hands … Continue reading →

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Roasted Spring Asparagus Recipe

Posted on April 21, 2012 by admin

This recipe from Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast published in April’s Down of the Farm article in the Nashua Telegraph is great! Not only is it delicious, but its easy for even me to prepare!

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Produce Timetables

Posted on April 1, 2012 by admin

Estimated Crop Schedules

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Winter Work on the Farm

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

Written by Liz Barbour. The air is crisp, the fruit trees are bare, and the strawberry patch is blanketed with snow.  Winter is here and you might think your local farmer is taking a much deserved break from the hard … Continue reading →

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Spring Herb Salad Recipe

Posted on March 28, 2012 by admin

March’s “Down on the Farm” column in the Nashua Telegraph Encore section had another wonderful recipe from Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast:

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Corn Andouille Chowder Recipe

Posted on February 25, 2012 by admin

February’s “Down on the Farm” column in the Nashua Telegraph Encore section highlighted another epic recipe from Liz Barbour of the Creative Feast:

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You can be a Winter Locavore in Greater Nashua

Posted on January 26, 2012 by admin

Another interesting article in the January Nashua Telegraph Feast section written by Liz and Haley Barbour. The term “locavore” is popping up more and more frequently in casual conversation these days, but what does it actually mean? Locavores buy from neighboring … Continue reading →

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