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What happens…

 What happens when 2500 farmers (et al) take over a hotel conference center. Also, this great poster and more are part of a series called The Lexicon of Sustainability.

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Organics Taking On Monsanto

We just returned home from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture (PASA) conference. This conference always gets us inspired, motivated, and better informed. We come home with new ideas and vision. We meet interesting people and reconnect with the regulars. … Continue reading

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Felted Animals

I’m teaching a class for our homeschool co-op in felt puppets. It combines techniques in wet-felting and needlefelting. I made this cow fingerpuppet: I made a collection of farm animals and auctioned them off in the Silent Auction at The … Continue reading

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Harvest #20–October 7, 2011

A beautiful final harvest for the CSA! Despite the tricky weather this year, we have offered a lovely array of choices for CSA members each week for 20 weeks. Thank you to our CSA members for their support of our … Continue reading

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Sweet Potato Greens

Just sharing some of the love about sweet potato greens. I’m so proud of these CSA members, both first year members at House in the Woods, and they believed me that you can actually eat sweet potato greens!  OK, seriously, … Continue reading

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Watermelon Guy

 Introducing…Watermelon Guy!

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A Garden Ramble

Time for A GARDEN RAMBLE… July is the new August. It was hot and dry, oh my! We had peak tomatoes in July, in an August kind of way. And, as it is looking with these pleasant days and cooler … Continue reading

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Eggplant and more recipe ideas

Fresh ideas from United Harvest:    Quick Tips!   Blend berries in with your favorite vinaigrette! Tear basil and add to pasta salads!   Add herbs to a green salad for a tasty surprise!   Add sliced cucumbers to pure, … Continue reading

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Baba Ganouj

Eggplant has done well this summer, so I want to help spice up your eggplant options. If you haven’t made Baba yet, I highly recommend it! Its like hummus in a way, a dip made with eggplant instead of chickpeas. … Continue reading

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Harvest #10, July 29, 2011

Harvest #10–July 29, 2011 (this is a bit approximate, we’ll see tomorrow!) Garlic Heirloom tomatoes (2-3 pounds per box. Double up on this item if you want more, its a steal for heirloom tomatoes! CSA member special; $5/pound in the … Continue reading

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