Sunshine from Oranges & citrus, Oh My!

Now is the time that Sacramento area citrus trees, oranges especially, brighten the last dregs of winter with their sunny gift. I'm making marmalade today, with the bags and bags I picked, you might also consider donating to a local area food gleaners organization.

Here's info on Sacramento oranges....

Here's a recipie for citrus marmalade. Plus fun "cottage" stories about food.

Passion Flower, from outer space!

Lush, everything

This is the other time of the year that the garden is particularly lush, especially this year when the dog days of August only made it into the 90's...

The tomatoes are winding down and although there were lots, they never ended up super good this year. Fortunately, my neighbor Roy had some from his garden that he shared, they were amazing! Now I'm more persuaded it's time for a food swap.

Gardening in Brooklyn

Video: Gardening in Brooklyn: http://nytimes.com/packages/html/nyregion/1-in-8-million/index.html?hp&hp#buster_english

The White House Garden Plans

"http://www.whitehouse.gov/assets/documents/garden_layout.pdf"

Yard Sharing

Ahhh, isn't summer grand! My garden is busting out with tomatoes, blackberries and squash. And then I read about Yard Sharing: (hyperlocavore.ning.com)

Or: http://www.growfriend.org/?gclid=CNifxcC8j5wCFRwDagodWAVtYA

Hooking up people who want fresh grown foods with people who have land, and other ingredients for growing. Are we ready Sacramento? Byersford Heights, how about it?

Soil Born Farms Dinner

This will be a great event, I'm sure. Hope to see you there! http://www.soilborn.org/events.html

Even the Government supports CSA's

The USDA is helping local farmers join with community members who want to share in the rewards (and risks) of growing food locally.

http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/pubs/csa/csa.shtml

Slow Food Sacramento - Benefit

Slow Food Sacramento Announces “Common Table” on July 11 — A Fundraiser to Benefit Sacramento Hunger Coalition, Sacramento Area Community Garden Coalition.

Go to:http://slowfoodsacramento.com/ to register.

Other CSA farms in or community - Visit:

CSA/Veggie Box Deliveries...
Eatwell Farm
Full Belly Farm
Good Humus CSA
Riverdog Farm
Terra Firma Farm