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Preserve the Taste of Summer February, 9, 2021 Love that fresh garden produce but have more than you can eat? Preserve it! It’s not difficult, but you do need to follow safe methods. You’ll learn how to can, freeze, and dry foods safely at home in this introductory course. While the weather is cold and you are dreaming of your summer garden, take some time to learn about preserving your harvest. |
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Honey Bee Swarming Season April, 30, 2020 In the spring, bee swarms are a phenomenon that you may come upon. You may hear a loud humming/buzzing before you see them... and when you see them there's often thousands of bees hanging off a tree limb in a big ball. Here's what you need to know and do when you see a swarm: |
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Growing Perfectly Spaced Radishes April, 7, 2020 Radishes are one of the most satisfying spring crops a gardener can grow. You can seed them thickly and thin them to the proper spacing, or you can make a seed tape! |
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Time to Plant Potatoes! April, 2, 2020 Now's the time to plant potatoes in your garden! Here's some information on how to prepare seed potatoes for planting. |
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Eating Local for the Holidays November, 14, 2019 Looking to eat local for the holidays? Here's a listing of Southeast Iowa producers who will have products available for your Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. |
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Celebrating Apple Month October, 8, 2019 October is Apple Month, and we would like to celebrate the apple producers in Southeast Iowa! Make sure you stop out and support your local apple farmer this month! |
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Fruit & Vegetable Field Day at ISU August, 13, 2019 On August 5th, we attended the Fruit & Vegetable Field Day at the ISU Horticulture Research Station and learned about the various horticulture-related research that is happening this year. |
Farmers Market Tips July, 26, 2019 EatFreshSEI went to visit the Keokuk Farmer's Market to gather the best farmers market tips for all of you! |
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"Berry" Excited about Blueberry Month July, 2, 2019 Head out to a local berry farm this summer to celebrate blueberry month! |
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Interested in a CSA? Check out Jones Family Farm! June, 20, 2019 Do you know what a CSA is? It stands for community supported ag and the Jones Family Farm began theirs for the first time this summer. |