The combination of Facebook and Chicken rearing has landed me in some interesting situations. Yes, I’ve taken a chicken on a professional appointment and I have been tagged as a rooster rescuer.
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New Book – Project Garden
We want to experience our yards to the fullest. We want to share the food and the fun that can come from the land surrounding our homes with our families, but sometimes, we’re not really sure where to start. Stacy Tornino is here to help. Her book, Project Garden, offers information about planting and provides [...]
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Lecturing Liberty on Food Security
I lectured a statue of liberty on food. Not the same Lady Liberty who greeted many of our ancestors as they came to Ellis Island, but fittingly, a hot air-filled replica. The real Lady Liberty holds out hope for a better life of justice, freedom and democracy. We need to work for those qualities in our food system, now.
Plant and Punk Love Connections
So it’s Valentines Day. You might imagine that I’m not thinking about chocolate. Here’s a nod to both the music and plants I love. What a better time to play matchmaker between punk rock plants and punk rock music? I’m starting with my favorites rather than listing upside down David Letterman style. Each plant here [...]
Outdoor Living Extravaganza
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.
New Food Safety Tool for Farmers
Last week, an online tool was released by FamilyFarmed.org, in concert with the USDA, to assist farmers in gaining certification that they are growing and handling food in the safest manner.
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.
Garden Book and Plant Giveaway
by Laura Mathews · May 4, 2012
Enter the giveaway for Niki Jabbours great book, Year-Round Vegetable Gardener, and a box of Proven Winners plants.