Eggs in a Basket, originally uploaded by Jean&Vic. I love the versatility of baskets. Usually made from renewable resources like grass, they can be used for all sorts of things, again and again as the need changes. Much better than a plastic bag or a cardboard box. Check out our Flickr Gallery of photos to…
Recipe Box Re-do, originally uploaded by The Farm Chicks. recipe book, originally uploaded by ionracas. From My Grandma’s Recipe Box Zine, originally uploaded by joanieponytail57. As I try to become more efficient at teaching myself to cook, shop locally, use fresh organic produce and cook handmade meals, I am searching for all the tools I…
This year, to help save money for next year I’m planning on saving as much seed as I can. Seed is relatively cheap, but for as many packets as we go through it adds up quickly. Plus, when you save seed you can slowly develop a variety that will do really well for your region…
Have you ever grown Swiss Chard, Spinach or Beets and found their leaves looking like this? When I first saw this happen to my Swiss Chard I had no idea what it was. It completely wiped out my entire crop. I did some research and learned that it was caused by leaf miners. Leaf miners…
Herb Garden @ Yio Chu Kang, originally uploaded by rockabella9. Living in apartments my entire adult life, I have spent a lot of time looking down into backyards or courtyards imagining what my garden would look like if I had the opportunity to redesign the space. Right now, I live in an old eccentric french…
Well, where to begin? I know not everyone likes guns. I do. I think they are a very useful tool, and something that (to me) embodies and symbolizes being an American. I have the right, given to me by the Second Amendment, to use a gun to defend my person and property. This right is…
Marie in the dark, originally uploaded by mpritzkow. I had the most amazing grilled tomatoes spread on top of Chevre-covered toasted bread this weekend. I didn’t think anything could replace a grilled burger. I was wrong. This summer, I am going to be grilling all the time and sharing my new favorite grilled veggie. Check…
Fresh Ginger Blood Orange This Monday, we are sharing some excellent tips for summer that are brought to you by Strawberry Hedgehog. I came across this blog, Strawberry Hedgehog: Musings of a Vegan Crafter, a few weeks ago and can’t stop going back to get more recipes, DIY projects and soap! Tracy Perkins, is the…
Field Trip to Far West Fungi, originally uploaded by The Mushroom Channel. I love to walk around the Ferry Building. The building is amazing. The Bay is amazing. The food is AMAZING! One of my favorite places there is Far West Fungi. They have a wonderful selection of mushrooms. Most of them I have never…
Domestic Sewing Machine Co., originally uploaded by Miami U. Libraries – Digital Collections. I definately find myself making my own things more often and repurposing items. It has become more than trying to save money. It is a great creative outlet and I feel good when I complete a project. Making unique gifts has especially…
Dog Island Farm is a small urban farm in the San Francisco Bay Area.
