Do you want to know yet another delightful place to visit on Whidbey Island? Greenbank Farm is a 151 acres of fertile, publicly owned space complete with a historic farm located in the center of the island. Coming through a hail storm my husband and I turned a corner in the road and the sun was shining, meadowlarks were singing and delicious smells were […]
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Discover Greenbank Farm
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing on April 17, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Cultus Bay Nursery
Posted in Growing on April 16, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
After visiting the fiber farm we continued on to Cultus Bay Nursery. Winding down a dirt road we pulled up to a Victorian house surrounded by verdant planting beds, charming greenhouses filled with begonias and whimsical plantings. A cat ran up to meet us meowing his welcome and the spicy, sweet smell of narcissus filled […]
Paradise Found Fiber Farm
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on April 15, 2013 | 3 Comments »
It’s no secret that I really, really like yarn so on a visit this past weekend to Whidbey Island I had to visit the incredible Paradise Found Fiber Farm. Pygora goats, alpacas and llamas all came up to the fence to greet us while we listened to the history of the site and the animals from owners Mary […]
So You Want to Buy a Farm
Posted in Growing on April 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Ok so you’ve been into the urban farming thing for a while and now you’re ready for the big time – you want to buy your own farm. There are a lot of things to look out for if you are ready to take this big step. Here’s some good advice from farm buying experts: “First […]
City Art Farm
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on April 11, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Joan Englemeyer, the force behind City Art Farm, is easily one of the most creative people I have ever encountered. Everywhere you look on her three lot property this artistic drive is expressed; a giant goat sculpture waiting for the Rainier Heritage Parade, lyrical paintings of Somali women on her classroom and studio wall, lush […]
Alleycat Acres
Posted in Growing, People on the Move on April 4, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Alleycat Acres is an incredible group of community activists and urban gardeners running three local farms. Here’s a recent interview with central area farm manager Paul Symington: How would you describe Alleycat Acres? Alleycat Acres is a non-profit, urban farming collective. We grow veggies, herbs, flowers and fruit on vacant private property with […]
A String of Earthy Pearls – Urban Farms in the Rainier Valley
Posted in Growing on March 28, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
The Rainier Valley has a long history of farming and now with the resurgence in interest in local food and access for all to healthy foods this rich bottom land is being cultivated again. Like an earthy string of pearls these farms are strung along the light rail line; the Seattle Community Farm is nestled next to the Columbia […]
Spring!
Posted in Growing on March 20, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Today is windy, rainy, sunny, cold and a great start to a Seattle spring! As Emily Dickinson wrote : A Light exists in Spring Not present on the Year At any other period — When March is scarcely here from “A Light Exists in Spring”
Portland Homestead Supply Company
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on March 5, 2013 | 2 Comments »
On a recent trip to Portland, Oregon my husband and I visited the The Portland Homestead Supply Company. With great classes, knowledgeable staff and an amazing selection of merchandise I could see making this a part of every trip. Here’s an interview with owner Kristl Bridge: How you did you decide to open an urban farming store? Urban homesteading […]
Farm Animals!
Posted in Growing on March 1, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
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