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Now is a good time to start thinking ahead for summer produce. The best option is to grow your own but if that isn’t possible or if you don’t have the space to grow everything then start checking out local resources. Eating produce seasonally and locally is so much better for your health and your community. The produce at the grocery store has traveled an average of 1,500 miles to reach you. That means it could have been picked too … continued…
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It’s April and many of you aren’t even thinking about hummingbirds. In fact, your gardens probably aren’t up and growing yet. But while our spring thoughts are just beginning, hummingbirds are already migrating north and will be arriving at your house any day. But, let me back up and start with the basics. I live in the Midwest, so Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are the species I see. (Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds are beautiful with a metallic type of green on their backs and … continued…
Every year I like to start a few of my plants from seeds; it’s rewarding, it gives me a jump on the season and my kids think it’s cool to watch the little plants grow. But, one thing it can be; is expensive. Yes. I know lots of people talk about seed starting being inexpensive. But, once you buy the pots (sometimes in varying sizes), soil, seeds, lights and other odds and ends, you can rack up quite a bill. … continued…
Now that it is officially spring (not to mention that April 8th – 14th is Garden Week), it’s time to start planning. There is something so exhilarating to me about planning my garden and this year I want to get started early. I am in love with Pinterest as I assume the rest of the world is too, right?! I found a great site there – www.sproutrobot.com – to figure out the best time for planting. All you do is … continued…
The story of Laura’s Lean Beef is the stuff of legends – well, for those of us who love it when the family farm is saved, the little guy (or gal, in this instance) makes good, the food world is made better and everyone lives happily ever after. So here’s how it started. Laura Freeman came home to her family’s central Kentucky farm after years away, becoming the seventh generation farmer in her family. Family farms are special places, and … continued…
Welcome to the Laura’s Lean Beef blog, a new online forum covering just about every topic related to lean and natural beef, including (but not limited to) recipes, cooking tips, product reviews, nutritional information, healthy living ideas, sustainable farming and more. Every day interesting ideas and opinions about good food and good living are being exchanged at Laura’s Lean Beef. It’s in that same spirit that we bring you this blog, where a panel of seasoned “foodies” will share some … continued…