The Wharf Farmers Market

farmer's markets are only getting better and closer to you these days... if you happen to work or live in southwest dc, grab a beer, listen to live music and buy some fresh organic veggies at The Wharf Farmers Market, today and every other thursday through september, 5-8pm at the 7th street landing @ 7th and water streets, sw dc.

a billion acts of green

you dont have to do a billion green things on earth day, but you could commit to just one. one simple act can help our lovely planet. so, head to the earth day 'billion acts of green' page and commit to install an eastern blue bird set up or eat more locally produced food or use less pesticides...whatever it is, make a commitment and follow through! i am going to (finally!) install my rain barrel, just in time for today's rain!

urban farm guide

from austin to washington dc, urban farms are producing good stuff! one of my fav blogs, apartment therapy, produced this u.s. city guide to your urban farm. to your health!

plan ahead to share your wealth

have you ever had such an abundance of crops that you didnt know what you would do with it all? well, unfortunately: i havent! but i am sure you have: what to do with it all? master gardener and master programmer maureen farmer has developed a fabulous site for you to share the wealth! www.thefarmersgarden.com is a place where people can post free classifieds to sell, trade or give away their surplus backyard garden produce: what a great way to shop local!

plant an extra row and let others enjoy the deliciousness.