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Proven Winners Garden Gurus
Starting today, I will be one of several Garden Gurus working with Proven Winners. I am honored to be part of Proven Winners family.
Good Food Film Countdown
Between now and November 28th, thanks to FamilyFarmed.org and SnagFilms , there’s an easy and free way to stream movies about food, vote for your favorite, all while entering to win a years worth of organic food and sustainable cleaning products.
Explore Sustainability Visually
There’s an exciting new place to explore sustainability visually in PA. Husband and wife photography team, Florence and Anthony Rodale have launched a groundbreaking photo gallery in Emmaus, PA, focusing on promotion of sustainability through photography. The first exhibit, open now, is the fascinating collection of work dubbed the Lexicon of Sustainability by Douglas Gayeton.
Slow Money Grows for Good
Financiers have dirt on their hands. Thanks to the Slow Money Alliance, some of that dirt is now lovely and fertile soil. As evidenced by the Occupy Wall Street movement, there is much distrust of financial institutions. After decades of big banks and investment companies criminally increasing profit margins at any cost, they are viewed [...]
Saving Our Oldest Seed House
Printed catalogs mixed with new media create hope of rescuing D. Landreth Seed located in New Freedom, PA. Innovation in seed catalogs were one of many firsts the company brought to the business. Now, the catalog may save the company. That, and social media. You can order the catalog on line.
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Get this Book on Food Preservation
I know someone who can teach you to can. Wildly knowledgeable and talented author Daniel Gasteiger is teaching many of us to preserve with his book, “Yes, You Can! And Freeze and Dry It, Too. The Modern Step-by-Step Guide to Preserving Food.”
Pickle Wisdom; Surprisingly Simple
Pickling may seem like a frightening black art practiced only by women of the past with extraordinary quantities of home economic mojo, but it’s actually much less complex than say, maintaining a quality compost pile. With attention to a couple important things, pickling is easy
Outdoor Living Extravaganza
by Laura Mathews · January 22, 2012
Over time, I’ve found attending seminars is a fab way to learn a whole lot while connecting with other gardeners. If you’re interested in learning from people who make their living growing, check out the Outdoor Living Extravaganza, by Proven Winners in DC on April 21st.