Rappahannock Co, VA — Sheep-guarding llamas, heritage breed chickens, honey bees, heirloom fruits and vegetables, and native plants all take center stage at the 2011 Rappahannock County Farm Tour, September 24 – 25, 20ll. Rappahannock County, Virginia is located just 65 miles west of Washington, DC in some of the most [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Rappahannock County, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Wineries on September 21st, 2011 | No Comments »
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WARRENTON, VA, September 13, 2011 – Ever wonder how to pick out a ripe cantaloupe? Do you know the difference between English peas and snow peas? What’s the best kind of onion to use in a stir fry? Are you just a little afraid to try okra?
You can find answers to dozens of [...]
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via — The Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Press Release
CELEBRATE VIRGINIA FARMERS’ MARKET WEEK AUGUST 7 – 13, 2011
Submit a photo taken at a local farmers’ market for a chance to win valuable prizes!
Because the popularity of Farmers’ Markets in Virginia continues to grow; because they provide the public with [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Local Products, Piedmont Regions on August 8th, 2011 | No Comments »
You’ve most likely already received your Summer issue of The Piedmont Virginian or maybe you’ve seen it on newsstands while passing through your local book store or retail outlet. No matter where you’ve seen it, the same conclusion has been made that this is truly one of the most beautiful issues that we have [...]
Filed under: Art, Artists, and Galleries, Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, History and Historic Places, Local Products, Piedmont Regions, Shops and Boutiques on July 12th, 2011 | No Comments »
Around this time of year, every Spring, many of us are feeling as though we should start that diet we’ve been thinking about all Winter long, or at least start eating healthier. Unfortunately, the busyness of life gets the best of us and we’re constantly struggling with ourselves on whether or not we have time [...]
Filed under: Farms and Farmers, Fauquier County, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Restaurants on May 10th, 2011 | No Comments »
As we sit by the fire and think about Spring and all the wonderful CSA news, we can indulge ourselves a bit with a trip to Purcellville for the Loudoun Grown Expo, Saturday, February 19. The free event, now I know I have your attention, will feature wineries, producers, restaurants, CSAs, and who knows what [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, News, Restaurants, Wineries on January 26th, 2011 | No Comments »
Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services Announcement:
The very freshest and most delicious fruits, vegetables and other farm products are now just a click away. At www.VirginiaGrown.com, even city dwellers can reap the rewards of farming as they pick up their weekly market basket at a designated location or have it delivered [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Local Products, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants on January 13th, 2011 | 2 Comments »
Let us wish you all, our faithful readers, a wonderful holiday season. Our region continues to provide so many presents for everyone. We have it all. We are most fortunate.
Our best wishes.
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Hotels and Country Inns, Local Products, News, Piedmont Regions, Restaurants, Shops and Boutiques, Sponsor, Wineries on December 23rd, 2010 | No Comments »
It’s that wonderful time of the year when we are busily scurrying around doing a 1,000 things at once. Amidst the hectic activity of life, it’s also a time to think about those less fortunate. This Thursday evening, December 2, you can have an enjoyable evening out, partake of a 5 course farm-to-table paired meal, [...]
Filed under: Events, Gardening, Gourmet Food, Local Products, Loudoun County, Restaurants, Wineries on December 1st, 2010 | No Comments »
Every year people flock to the Rappahannock Couty Farm tour — and guess what, it’s that time again! Get your jeans and boots on and get ready to have a blast the weekend of September 25th.
Weekend visitors will experience what sustainable agriculture is all about and what it takes to successfully run a family farm [...]
Filed under: Events, Farms and Farmers, Gardening, Land Conservation and Environmental Stewardship, Local Products, Rappahannock County, Wineries on September 9th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
