Pretty sure we’ve identified this flower correctly, since we planted it:
Pictures by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 30 April 2013.
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Brown Dog prepares corn while Yellow Dog says it’s time for Valdosta Farm Days!
You can find Gretchen with rosemary and grits and corn meal from Okra Paradise Farms at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse today from 9 AM to 1PM.
Not quite ready today, but next time: potatoes.
Continue readingGretchen will be selling these sweet potatoes at Valdosta Farm Days tomorrow morning, Saturday, 15 September 2012, 9AM to 1PM, at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse.
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Continue readingZucca, okra, and sweet potatoes to Valdosta Farm Days this morning, 9AM to 1PM (and pumpkins and peppers), down at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse, Central Avenue between Patterson and Ashley.
Where did she get those zucca? The dogs helped.
John S. Quarterman, Gretchen Quarterman,
Brown Dog, Yellow Dog,
Pictures and videos by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 1 September 2012.
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Terry Davis picking corn:
Terry Davis picking corn
Pictures by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 7 July 2012.
Okra, potato, pepper, plus cornbread muffins and collard seeds:
Returning for its second year, Valdosta Farm Days starts this Saturday:
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There’s a list of vendors on VFD’s web page. See also their facebook page.
Support local agriculture and buy direct from area farmers while shopping at Downtown Valdosta Farm Days.
The market presents producers from the surrounding areas of Lowndes County offering fresh fruit, vegetables and so much more.
Come for the freshness and stay for the fun at Downtown Valdosta Farm Days!
At the market, you’ll find locally-grown, locally-raised, locally-produced fruits and vegetables, plants, herbs, meats, farm-fresh eggs and dairy products, baked and prepared foods, snacks, and coffee. You’ll also find a variety of artisan and natural value-added products including products made from recycled goods, birdhouses, handmade soaps and body products, candles, gift baskets, and honey products.
Oh, look! Potatoes from Okra Paradise Farms! OPF won’t actually have those there this weekend (they only just bloomed last week), but stay tuned for later Valdosta Farm Days!
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Here’s a slideshow: Continue reading
by John S. Quarterman, Lowndes County, Georgia, 6 February 2012.
Not digging, she hopes? We just planted potatoes there! Here’s a slideshow: Continue reading