Fresh peaches for tasty peach cobbler
You know what we’ve never posted about here at Peachy Green? Peaches! I’d say better late than never, particularly as the golden fruit is at the peak of its season in the Northern Hemisphere. I…
Urban animal husbandry has its challenges – and rewards (image from TheTim on Flickr)
As an outgrowth of the local food movement, some people are not just growing their food – they are raising their own livestock. Urban animal husbandry is…
Continue reading about The Farm Next Door: Urban Animal Husbandry
Vote for the Best Farmer's Market
As you may know, I live in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Here in my hometown, there are 3 “official” farmers markets each week during the summer months (June-October), plus a “Saturday Market,” which includes arts and…
Plant a Victory Garden
Want to save money? Why not plant a Victory Garden? Although the concept was born nearly 100 years ago, many people have re-adopted the idea of growing their own food as “victory” over the recession. Back in…
Grow Your Own Garden
Nothing tastes better than homegrown tomatoes in summertime! When you grow your own garden, you know exactly what is going into the fruits and vegetables you harvest yourself. Plus, you pick them at the peak of ripeness…
You'll like to eat green!
Mom used to always say, “Eat your greens,” but today her advice instead may be “Eat green!”
Its true. Your food choices and how you shop at the grocery store can have an impact on the planet. …
