Urban Gardening Gift Ideas

December 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
urban gardening gifts

I am all about growing your own food and supporting local business, so when a friend shared some awesome gift ideas from Farmer D’s, I knew I had to pass them along to you guys.

Farmer D Organics is a local business here in the Atlanta area. Of course, I know that a lot of you guys aren’t from Atlanta, but I think this list of gardening gifts represents some cool gift ideas for the gardener in your life. Is there a local gardening center in your area? I bet that they carry a lot of these urban gardening gifts, too!

Giveaway: Win a Box of Vegan Treats from Spencer’s Market

December 12, 2011 By
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Spencer’s Market is giving away one sample box of vegan goodies similar to the one pictured at the top of this post. My box included some of my favorite treats, like Terra Chips, Primal Strips, and a box of Lara Bars. Yum!

Eat More Kale (but Don’t Confuse It with Chikin)

December 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
eat more kale petition

Chicken (aka Chikin) and kale are easy to confuse, aren’t they? Well, Chick-fil-A seems to think so, and seems to be a bit threatened by small-time farmers encroaching upon its market. OK, the details: Bo Muller-Moore has been creating eco-friendly t-shirts with the slogan “EAT MORE KALE” on them for over 10 years. Chick-fil-A is [...]

Kids Who Love to Cook

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Sliced Jalapeno Peppers

Kids Who Love to Cook is a web site that makes cooking fun and interesting for kids ages 8-16.

Why Farmers Joined Occupy Wall Street

December 12, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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The OWS movement is focusing national attention on the grossly skewed distribution of wealth and power and this is reflected in our nation’s food production systems, which are dominated by industrial agribusiness. For farmers to join the OWS movement is a natural dovetailing of the issues.

World Grain Production Down in 2010, But Recovering

December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Wheat harvesting in drought-plagued Russia

World grain production fell in 2010, exacerbating a global food situation already plagued by rising prices, according to new research published by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. Despite record rice and maize yields around the world, global wheat production dropped substantially enough to bring total grain output to just below 2008 levels.

Eating Vegan: A Vegan Hanukkah Menu

December 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Hanukkah candle

As you prepare to celebrate Hanukkah this year, make it a little green by serving vegan or vegetarian foods, which are cruelty-free and entirely sustainable. Transforming your regular Hanukkah spread into one that includes plant-based components will spread joy, happiness, and good health to all.

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