I admit it – I absolutely love living history museums. Walking down the road in Sturbridge Village, Massachusetts I was an 1830’s farm wife in town to trade butter and cheese for a new tin lantern and a pair of leather shoes. This effect is strengthened by great care to detail and actors who have […]
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Old Sturbridge Village
Posted in People on the Move, tagged 1830's America, living history museum, Sturbridge Village on July 30, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market
Posted in People on the Move, tagged farmer's market, St. Lawrence Market, Toronto on July 23, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market is bursting with fresh produce, regional foods and specialty items. National Geographic calls it the number one market in the world but Pike Place is still my favorite.
Paradise Found Fiber Farm to the Rescue
Posted in Crafts, Growing, People on the Move, tagged alpaca, animal rescue, fiber on May 27, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
By Mary Donaty – Owner and operator of Paradise Found Fiber Farm Early this year my farm was part of a rescue effort; 176 alpacas were in trouble in Oregon. OSU stepped in and treated the neglected and undernourished animals then Cross Creek Alpaca Rescue of Tenino, WA organized a massive project to rehome the […]
Ubrlocal
Posted in Growing, People on the Move, tagged innovative urban agriculture, locally harvested, produce, Ubrlocal on May 16, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
By Greg Meyer Greg! Greg Meyer is a food lover, organic gardener, photographer, skateboarder, and active member in the sustainability community. He is the Outreach Coordinator for Übrlocal. The listing read; “Eggs: Delicious! – One dozen assorted colorful M-XL eggs from happy chickens.” And for $6, the same price as other organic, free range eggs […]
Happy May Day!
Posted in People on the Move, tagged Beltane, May Day on May 1, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
May Day is a joyous spring holiday and it is also International Workers’ Day. This holiday is associated with the Roman festival of Flora, the goddess of flowers, Celtic Beltane and German Walpurgis Night. Traditions include young women washing their face with the morning dew to ensure lovely skin, dancing the maypole and crowning the […]
An Interview with Becca Fong
Posted in People on the Move, tagged Becca Fong, Seattle Tilth, urban agriculture on April 14, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Becca Fong makes great things happen. From her work with Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Good Food Team to her current work with Seattle Tilth she has been instrumental in moving urban agriculture forward. Hear her thoughts on the future of urban ag.
Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland Leaping Forward
Posted in Growing, People on the Move, tagged Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetland, urban farm on March 31, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
“There is so much to be excited about right now here at RBUFW,” said Seattle Tilth farm manager Katie Pencke, “We are expanding programs and really looking forward to this growing season.” All around I could see neatly mulched beds, vegetable plant starts pushing up their Reemay covers and the calls of Redwing Blackbirds were […]
Megan Horst on the Future of Urban Ag
Posted in Growing, People on the Move, tagged food systems, Megan Horst, urban agriculture, urban planning on March 29, 2014 | Leave a Comment »
Being around Megan Horst for just a few minutes makes me want to get solar panels, plant more food and change the world into a more sustainable place. She grew up in Milwaukee in a family that gardened, had a big raspberry patch and liked to shop at thrift stores but didn’t label themselves as […]
A Visit with Elaine Corets
Posted in Growing, People on the Move, tagged Elaine Corets, urban farming on March 26, 2014 | 1 Comment »
In just four years Elaine Corets has transformed her city yard into a place of food and beauty. She is using a low till method and instead of weeding she “edits” the volunteers that appear; moving salad burnett, mache, bachelor’s buttons and mint, to name a few, to more pleasing places. I love the way […]
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