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 […]
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Portland Homestead Supply Company
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on March 5, 2013 | 2 Comments »
Tool Sharpening at NE Sustainable Seattle’s Hands on Skills Fair
Posted in Cooking, Crafts, Growing, People on the Move on February 12, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
There were lots of great classes and workshops at this year’s fair. I made pillows at the sewing station, did tool sharpening with two experts, learned how to make tortillas, toothpaste, deodorant and more! This was the third year and classes were held at Meadowbrook and Ravenna Eckstein community centers. It’s rare to have so much expertise […]
WSU Country Living Expo!
Posted in People on the Move on January 31, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
Last weekend my family and I went to the WSU Country Living Expo in Stanwood. We learned about spinning, sausage making, tree pruning, bee keeping, cider making, wool preparation and arc welding to name only a few of the wonderful classes available. In addition to the classes there was a trade fair.
Urban Farm Hub on the Road to Rhode Island
Posted in Growing, People on the Move on January 8, 2013 | Leave a Comment »
This Christmas my family and I made our yearly trek out to Little Compton, RI. Little Compton is a charming New England town with tall steepled churches, low stone fences, crisp winter days and the smell of wood smoke on the air. It’s also increasingly getting more and more into local food. While there we visited […]
Jennie Grant on Goats and More
Posted in Growing, People on the Move on November 16, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Jennie Grant, our local founder of the Goat Justice League, has a wonderful new book out. City Goats is a book I wish I’d had a few years ago when I had the animals; it is full of useful information on everything from selecting your goat to what to feed them. Jennie is a clear […]
People On The Move: Becca Fong with Seattle Parks and Recreation
Posted in People on the Move on March 26, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Who are the people behind the urban farming projects cropping up all over the Puget Sound Region? What inspires them? What foods nurture them? Urban Farm Hub has launched a weekly spotlight series to celebrate the amazing people who spend their days creating a healthier, more sustainable local food system. This week we’d like to […]
People On The Move: Michelle Bates-Benetua with Lettuce Link
Posted in People on the Move on March 19, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Who are the people behind the urban farming projects cropping up all over the Puget Sound Region? What inspires them? What foods nurture them? Urban Farm Hub has launched a weekly spotlight series to celebrate the amazing people who spend their days creating a healthier, more sustainable local food system. This week we’d like to […]
People On The Move: Sandy Pederson with Urban Land Army
Posted in People on the Move on March 18, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Who are the people behind the urban farming projects cropping up all over the Puget Sound Region? What inspires them? What foods nurture them? Urban Farm Hub has launched a weekly spotlight series to celebrate the amazing people who spend their days creating a healthier, more sustainable local food system. This week we’d like […]
People On The Move: Sue Gibbs of Friends of Rainier Beach Farm and Wetland
Posted in People on the Move on March 5, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Who are the people behind the urban farming projects cropping up all over the Puget Sound Region? What inspires them? What foods nurture them? Urban Farm Hub has launched a weekly spotlight series to celebrate the amazing people who spend their days creating a healthier, more sustainable local food system. This week we’d like to […]
People On The Move: Sandy Pernitz from Seattle’s P-Patch Community Gardening Program
Posted in People on the Move on February 26, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Who are the people behind the urban farming projects cropping up all over the Puget Sound Region? What inspires them? What foods nurture them? Urban Farm Hub has launched a weekly spotlight series to celebrate the amazing people who spend their days creating a healthier, more sustainable local food system. This week we’d like to celebrate […]
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