Tag Archives: local food

Sew It, Grow It, Show It – Sell It, Teach It?

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Shannon

County fairs are good, old-fashioned fun in the very best way. Fried and fresh food, animals, and rides that spin you round and round have timeless charm. That’s why we made our way back to the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair … Continue reading →

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A Permaculture Gift Guide

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Shannon

For people who celebrate winter gift-giving holidays, this time of year tends to be a mad scramble to find a set of perfect gifts for loved ones. One of the most difficult groups of people to buy for are those … Continue reading →

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Guest Post at DC Food for All – Food Forests and Renewable Energy: A Great Combination

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Shannon

In my local food work with Ecolocity D.C., I occassionally write for D.C. Food for All, a group blog with contributors from a variety of regional food justice organizations. Today, I just published a post on there about Ecolocity’s effort … Continue reading →

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Be Like the Squirrel – Food Storage for the Winter

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Shannon

With frost descending and our local farmers’ market season drawing to a close, eating local suddenly becomes much more challenging. Even purchasing food at the year-round market begins to take on a frustrating sameness. Rather than the vibrant greens and … Continue reading →

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