I want a little homestead, be it a little urban homestead, or on some space away from the city. I want to have chickens, bees, a big garden, and perhaps a goat or a cow. Sometimes I feel like it’s just a dream and it will never happen, but slowly, my husband and I take… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Eat Local
Infographic Sundays – The You Might Be a Real Foodie If Edition
Are you a real foodie? I had to laugh at all of these, because they are oh, so true! Browse more data visualizations. … Continue Reading
The EWG’s 2012 Dirty Dozen and Clean 15
The Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit research organization, has just released their annual “Dirty Dozen” and “Clean 15″ lists. Every year, they test various fruits and vegetables to determine which have the highest (and lowest) pesticide and chemical residues. This year, they tested 45 different fruits and veggies. You can see their full list here. I truly appreciate… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – A Guide to Seasonal Eating Edition
Now that summer time is here, fresh fruits and veggies are becoming abundant, depending on where you live. The farmers market right by my house opened last Sunday, and I am so excited to have weekly access to local goodies! I love this infographic and might actually keep it on my fridge for handy reference!… Continue Reading
Infographic Sundays – The Planting Guide Edition
I love this chart! Even though it has some specific info on there about Philadelphia, it still has some handy info! This summer, my mother-in-law are doing a garden together and we’re planting lots of tomatoes and peppers! Yum! What’s growing in your garden? Browse more Other infographics. … Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Eating Seasonal Organic Farm Fresh Food Edition
Spring is here and soon the farmers markets will be opening (at least here in Denver). Some of you are already shopping at your local farmers markets … maybe you’re one of the lucky few who have access to farmers markets year round! I love this video from Gaiam on the importance of eating seasonal,… Continue Reading
Don’t Think You Can Homestead? Think Again! An eBook Review and Giveaway
Do you have dreams of homesteading? Do you feel like you’ll never attain those dreams? Did you know that there are different definitions of homesteading, and there’s a very good chance that you’re already doing it? If you are like me, you dream of a life where you can return to your roots or live… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – How To Make A Self-Watering Container Using 2 Containers
Spring is here and many of us are working in our gardens, or at least planning our gardens. If you’re like me and have limited space, then container gardening is what you are probably doing. I watched this tutorial last spring and was able to make some self-watering containers for myself. It’s a great tutorial if you’re going… Continue Reading
Fun Video Fridays – The Michael Pollan Why Eat Local Edition
I am a big advocate of eating local and in season. Not only are you getting more nutrition, you are conserving energy and helping to protect and support your local economy. Food is one of the greatest pleasures we have in life, yet we sometimes forget to stop and think about where our food is… Continue Reading
The Basics of Getting Your Urban Garden Started – Guest Post by Mike Lieberman
Today, I am thrilled to welcome THE Urban Organic Gardener, Mike Lieberman, to my blog. Mike was one of the first people I met when I started out on my blogging journey and I have enjoyed getting to know him over the years. I love his website and have learned a lot of things to… Continue Reading