About Food and gardening
March 31, 2007
Provide and share healthful, organic, sustainable, vegetarian and vegan food and gardening resources, link recommendations, organizations, businesses, and ideas in and around the Baltimore region.
Gardening : community, organic, urban, community food sufficiency , etc.
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dougretzler | March 31, 2007 at 12:28 pm
EarthSave Baltimore
EARTHSAVE BALTIMORE is a completely volunteer operated nonprofit that
educates people about the powerful impact our food choices have on the
environment, our health, and all life on Earth. We educate and support
people in making the shift toward a whole food, plant-centered diet.
http://baltimore.earthsave.org
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dougretzler | April 1, 2007 at 11:00 pm
Farming the City
Urbanite Magazine article – May 07
http://www.urbanitebaltimore.com/sub.cfm?issueID=26§ionID=4&articleID=235
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dougretzler | April 1, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Community Gardens of Baltimore City
The Community Gardens Project
http://mastergardener.umd.edu/Success%20Stories%20with%20Impacts/Community%20Gardens%20of%20Baltimore%20City.cfm
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dougretzler | April 1, 2007 at 11:10 pm
Master Gardeners Annual Training Day
May 31 U of MD-College Park
http://mastergardener.umd.edu/MGAnTrDay2007/index.cfm
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greencitybaltimore | April 2, 2007 at 10:45 am
The Health Concern
Family owned and operated since 1971. We have been and are committed to bringing you the best information and products for your health care needs. Largest bulk herb selection in Baltimore
410-828-4015
http://www.healthconcern.com
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dougretzler | April 2, 2007 at 10:59 am
Vegetarian Resource Group (VRG)
Dedicated to educating the public on vegetarianism and the interrelated issues of health, nutrition,
ecology, ethics, and world hunger.
410-366-8343
http://www.vrg.org
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loisgreencity | April 4, 2007 at 12:46 am
Cool Kids’ Gardening Resource Center:
http://www.kidsgardening.com/
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dougretzler | April 4, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.
To promote research and to develop and communicate information about the complex interrelationships among diet, food production, environment and human health; to advance an ecological perspective in reducing threats to the health of the public; and to promote policies that protect health, the global environment and the ability to sustain life for future generations.
615 N Wolfe St. E2150
Baltimore, MD 21205
ph: 410-502-7578
fx: 410-502-7579
email: clf@jhsph.edu
http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/
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dougretzler | April 5, 2007 at 12:00 am
Food and Water Watch
Challenges corporate control & abuse of food and water resources through transforming public consciousness as to what we eat and drink
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/about
http://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/blog
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Cam | April 5, 2007 at 1:16 pm
Anyone know where I can get a list of all the farmer’s markets in Baltimore? Specifically, I’m wondering if there’s one in the Lauraville area. Thanks!
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 9:03 pm
Taking the Bite Out of Organic Food Costs article:
http://www.newdream.org/living_green/archives/2006/06/taking_the_bite_out_of_organic.php
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 9:08 pm
Baltimore Farmers’ Market-
Offers the best deals on produce, herbs, flowers, fruit, and more. On peak Sundays over 8,000 people attend
http://www.bop.org/resources/up174.aspx
Sundays, May 6-Dec 23
Holliday and Saratoga streets underneath the Jones Falls Expressway
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loisgreencity | April 5, 2007 at 9:52 pm
One Straw Farm (largest organic vegetable farm in MD) delivers to the following Baltimore area sites:
Atwater Breads- Towson Store- Details to follow.
Boordy Vineyards — Thursdays, 4 to 7 pm.
Catonsville — Thursdays-Details to follow.
Church of the Messiah, Hamilton — Details to follow.
Columbia- Details to follow
Federal Hill — Thursdays-Details to follow.
32nd Street Farmers Market (Waverly Market) — Saturdays, 7 am-12
Mill Valley Garden & Farmers Market, 2800 SissonStreet, Baltimore, Thursday through Sunday, 10 -4
The Natural- Timonium- Thursdays-Details to follow
One Straw Farm-White Hall-Thursday- Sunday
Woodberry Kitchen-Clipper Mill- Details to follow
Zeke’s Coffee- Lauraville -Details to follow.
Organize with ten other like-minded individuals or families and they will deliver to your community as well!
http://www.onestrawfarm.com/community_supported.html
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loisgreencity | April 8, 2007 at 11:47 pm
Msryland College of Agricultural & Natural Resources
Urban Agricutltural & Master Gardeners Programs–
in Baltimore City &
http://extension.umd.edu/local/BaltimoreCity/MGUrbanAgInfo/index.cfm
Baltimore County
http://extension.umd.edu/local/BaltimoreCounty/UrbanAgricultureandMasterGardeners/index.cfm
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loisgreencity | April 8, 2007 at 11:50 pm
Maryland College of Agricutture & Natural Resources
4-H Youth Programs
in Baltimore City &
http://extension.umd.edu/local/BaltimoreCity/4-H%20Youth%20Development/index.cfm
Batlimore County
http://extension.umd.edu/local/BaltimoreCounty/4-HYouthDevelopment/index.cfm
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loisgreencity | April 15, 2007 at 2:35 pm
Baltimore Vegetarian-Friendly Restaurant Guide:
http://www.vrg.org/travel/baltimore.htm
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 12:24 am
Future Harvest-CASA 2005 — . Directory of Community Supported Agriculture Farms in Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia.
http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/csa.html
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 12:30 am
Future Harvest-A Cheasapeake Alliance of Sustainable Agriculture
A network of farmers, agricultural professionals, landowners and consumers living and working in the Chesapeake region. Future Harvest-CASA promotes profitable, environmentally sound and socially acceptable food and farming systems that work to sustain communities.
Future Harvest-CASA
P. O. Box 1544
Eldersburg, MD 21784
phone: 410-549-7878
email: fhcasa@verizon.net
http://www.futureharvestcasa.org/
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 12:36 am
Community Supported Agriculture
List on CSA Farms in the Maryland / D.C. area
http://www.ecostewardsalliance.org/choices/index.php?t=36
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 12:50 am
The Alternative Farming Systems Information Center (AFSIC) specializes in identifying resources about sustainable food systems and practices in support of USDA’s effort to ensure a sustainable future for agriculture and farmers worldwide.
http://afsic.nal.usda.gov/nal_display/index.php?info_center=2&tax_level=1
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dougretzler | April 23, 2007 at 12:57 am
Maryland Direct Farm Market Association
A resource guide of produce growers throughout Maryland, activities & educational programs
http://www.mdpickyourownfarmmarkets.com/
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loisgreencity | April 25, 2007 at 12:27 am
Garden Harvest
Address: 14045 Mantua Mill Rd,
Reisterstown, MD 21136-4835
Phone: (410) 526-0698
Fax: (410) 429-1991
http://www.gardenharvest.org
Email: garharvest@aol.com
Farm that alleviates hunger by growing and donating fresh, organic vegetables, fruit and eggs to the hungry via emergency food agencies. Serves as an educational center where people can learn and practice methods of organic farming and sustainable agriculture and can be educated in nutrition and in issues of hunger and homelessness.
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loisgreencity | April 25, 2007 at 2:51 am
Loves Organic – Green Dating
Vegetarian, Environmentalist Singles
http://www.lovesorganic.com/
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Lois Tuttle | May 3, 2007 at 2:27 pm
The Village
2429 Saint Paul Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-235-3255
A natural food co-op and center of natural living in Baltimore. Provides healthful food and environmentally sound products at an affordable price, thereby increasing access for underserved urban populations; provides locally produced and organic goods whenever possible; also provide education on cooperative principles, sustainable living, environmental conservation, personal health and consumer issues.
$50 membership the first year; $25 every subsequent year. Village potluck dinners Thurdays at 7 PM throughout early May-late Sept. Check out new Volunteer Calendar & Slideshow on the website!
http://www.baltimorevillage.org/index.html
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 2:39 pm
Baltimore Natural Food Buying Club
$25 yearly fee per family (family is undefined). For questions or concerns regarding the buying club…contact Skai @ the yabba pot – 410-662-TOFU
http://groups.msn.com/BaltimoreFamiliesforNaturalLiving/baltimorenaturalbuyingclub.msnw
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 2:47 pm
The Yabba Pot
2433 St Paul St.
Baltimore, MD
410-662-TOFU
Fully vegan, international Vegetarian Cuisine consisting of Caribbean, African, Asian, Indian, Middle Eastern and Soul Food.
http://www.vegdining.com/GetRest.cfm?rk=US-MD-BALT-YABBA
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:02 pm
Red Emma’s
800 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410) 230-0450
A worker-owned and collectively-managed bookstore and coffeehouse located in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon neighborhood.
In the coffeehouse, you’ll find delicious fair trade, organic coffee and espresso as well as a selection of vegan and vegetarian food. In the bookstore, you’ll find books and periodicals on a wide range of topics, with a focus on radical politics and culture. We also offer free internet access, both through our wireless network and our public internet terminals.
Currently seeking donations to help expand & move to a new neighborhood.
http://www.redemmas.org/
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:11 pm
Door-to-Door Organics
Pennsylvania farm that delivers organic produce to Maryland residents on Wednesdays.
http://www.doortodoororganics.com/delivery/marylandorganic.htm
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:18 pm
MOM’s: My organic market- Columbia East location
Proudly serving the Howard County community with our most environmentally friendly location yet. We are truely “Walking the Talk”, from skylights and energy efficient equipment to produce clippings and our bamboo service desk. Once again produce is the highlight of this location. We even decorated with photo’s of our own beatiful 100% organic produce. Stop by soon and take in our incredible selection of organic,natural and specialty products.
A founding member of Clean Energy Partnership.
http://www.myorganicmarket.com/retailer/store_templates/shell_id_1.asp?storeID=A6B40AE98C7842A98FC8DE4784880288
Also locations in Rockville, College Park, Frederick, MD and Alexandria, VA
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:31 pm
True Restaurant at the Admiral Fell Inn
888 S Broadway
Baltimore, MD
(410) 522-2195
Fell’s Point, Baltimore
The Admiral Fell Inn proudly offers a restaurant that focuses on the notion that eating well is living well. We have embarked on a mission to offer food that is TRUE to healthy lifestyles, TRUE to partnerships with local farmers and TRUE to being offered in nothing short of peak season.
http://www.truedining.com/
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:34 pm
One World Cafe
100 W. University Parkway
Baltimore, MD
(410) 235-5777
Vegetarian restaurant & cafe in Baltimore
http://one-world-cafe.com/
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Liquid Earth
1626 Aliceanna Street
Baltimore, MD
(410) 676-6606
http://www.vegdining.com/GetRest.cfm?rk=US-MD-BALT-LIQUI
Vegetarian & vegan restaurant in Baltimore.
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loisgreencity | May 3, 2007 at 3:39 pm
Vegetarianteen.com
“Everything you wanted to know about veg. teen life”
http://www.vegetarianteen.com/
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Lois Tuttle | May 3, 2007 at 7:23 pm
University of Maryland Home & Garden Information Center
http://www.hgic.umd.edu/
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 7:07 pm
Johns Hopkins University’s Center for a Livable Future (CLF):
http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/index.html
Within CLF’s program areas — farming, eating and living for our future — we are engaged in three principle activities: research, educational outreach, and community action. All of our work is driven by the concept that diet, health, food production, the environment, population and equity are all elements of a single complex system, illustrated here in the CLF Concept Model. Change to one element invariably affects the others, sometimes in unpredictable ways.
For programs in these 3 distinct areas, go to:
http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/programs/
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 7:10 pm
Save the Bay, Eat Locally Grown!
A joint project of CLF and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation
http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/programs/eating/eating_sub/cbf_lunch.html
Spurred in part by a 2005 CBF report entitled Vital Signs:Assessing the State of Chesapeake Agriculture that concluded that traditional agriculture in the Chesapeake Bay watershed was losing ground to sprawling development pressure and that certain farming practices were contributing to soil erosion and Bay pollution, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation staff decided to make the connection between food choices and the health of the Bay in their own backyard. In June 2006 they launched, in concert with the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future, the “Save the Bay, Eat Locally Grown” campaign at CBF’s Philip Merrill Headquarters in Annapolis. This weekly lunch program for staff comes with more than good, healthy food. It also brings with it messages about the need to support regional and local agriculture, especially operations that use sustainable farming practices.
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 7:16 pm
Baltimore Food System Coalition
http://www.baltimorefoodsystem.org/
The mission of the Baltimore Food System Coalition is to create an economically and environmentally sustainable local food system in Baltimore through fully supporting one another within the context of our common mission, through community organizing and networking, through education and outreach, and through public policy campaigns.
List of current projects & links to local CSAs at:
http://www.baltimorefoodsystem.org/current.html
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 7:24 pm
The Edible Schoolyard, started by local food pioneer Alice Waters, in collaboration with Martin Luther King Junior Middle School, engages 950 public school students in a one-acre organic garden and a kitchen classroom. Using food as a unifying concept, students learn how to grow, harvest, and prepare nutritious seasonal produce. The model for school and community gardens nationwide.
Other school garden resources at:
http://www.jhsph.edu/clf/programs/eating/eating_sub/res_gardens.html
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loisgreencity | May 14, 2007 at 11:41 pm
Resources for Native Plant Gardening, Restoration and Exploration
Compiled by Nancy Adamson, Frederick Office, Maryland Cooperative Extension
301-694-1596, nadamson@umd.edu
http://ag.udel.edu/extension/horticulture/pdf/DENativePlantResources.pdf
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loisgreencity | May 17, 2007 at 11:56 am
Chef Skai’s
Creating Peace in The Kitchen
Cooking the Vegan Way
Next Cooking Class:
African Caribbean Soul Vegan
at The Yabba Pot
http://www.theyabbapotcafe.com
Sunday, May 20th
3 pm
$50
Please pre-register by emailing Chef Skai:
theyabbapot@earthlink.net
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loisgreencity | May 17, 2007 at 11:57 am
COME ONE!! COME ALL!!
The Yabba Pot Cafe
Presents
The 21 Day Raw Food Challenge
Summer Solstice 2007
June 1 – 21
for more information: http://www.theyabbapotcafe.com
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loisgreencity | May 18, 2007 at 1:18 am
Broom’s Bloom Dairy
1700 S Fountain Green Road (MD 543)
Bel Air, MD
http://www.bbdairy.com/
Local dairy products and meats, including eggs, cheese and ice cream.
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loisgreencity | May 18, 2007 at 1:19 am
Springfield Farm
Sparks, MD
http://www.ourspringfieldfarm.com/
Free-range & chemical free poultry and meat sustainably farmed.
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loisgreencity | May 24, 2007 at 12:41 am
Clean Air Gardening
http://www.cleanairgardening.com/
Environmentally friendly lawn & garden supplies – online store
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dougretzler | May 27, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Home and Gardening Information Center
A free service offered by the Maryland Cooperative Extention , University of Maryland
Answers questions concerning gardening and pest problems
Monday-Friday 8am-1pm
800-342-2507
http://www.hglc.umd.edu
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dougretzler | May 27, 2007 at 1:35 pm
Plant Identification & Clinic @ Baltimore Farmer’s Markets Free
Sundays thru Mid-June @ JFX Farmer’s Market
Sundays Mid-June thru Mid-July @ Waverly Farmer’s Market
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dougretzler | May 29, 2007 at 8:22 am
The Rodale Institute’s 2007 Organic School Garden Awards
School students nationwide, grades K through 12, are invited to enter this Organic School Garden Awards competition. If you’re a kid who loves working in your organic school garden to improve your health and the health of the earth, this contest is for you!
Prizes: 1st Place “Organic Gold:” $1,000
2nd Place “Organic Silver:” $500
3rd Place “Organic Bronze:” $250
For more details:
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
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loisgreencity | May 31, 2007 at 2:57 pm
Maryland Native Plant Society monthly meeting, Tuesday, June 26, 7:30 pm “Why Do These Plants Grow Here…and Not There?” with Louisa Thompson A Baltimore-Area Perspective on Native Plant Communities and their Habitats, White Oak Library, large meeting room. For directions and more information: http://www.mdflora.org.
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loisgreencity | June 16, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Shop Tuesday, June 19th all day at the Mount Washington Whole Foods Market to benefit the Jones Falls Watershed Association– help us raise funds to support programs and operations. PLEASE pass on to friends and colleagues who care about the local environemnt. 5% of sales to be donated to the JFWA. Staff & volunteers on hand to answer questions. There will also be games for kids!
See: http://www.citypaper.com/calendar/event.asp?whatID=92565
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loisgreencity | June 22, 2007 at 5:26 pm
The Rodale Institute’s 2007 Organic School Garden Awards – deadline Oct 31, 2007 (postmark date)
School students nationwide, grades K through 12, are invited to enter this Organic School Garden Awards competition. If you’re a kid who loves working in your organic school garden to improve your health and the health of the earth, this contest is for you!
Prizes: 1st Place “Organic Gold:” $1,000
2nd Place “Organic Silver:” $500
3rd Place “Organic Bronze:” $250
For more details:
http://www.kidsregen.org/gardens/index.shtml
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loisgreencity | June 22, 2007 at 5:30 pm
Kidsgardening Photo Contest – deadline Sept 15, 2007 (postmark date)
Photos may be submitted in two categories:
1. School and community gardens
2. Home gardens
Images to Capture
They are looking for pictures of kids (individuals or small groups) engaged with plants and gardens. Save your special rose shot for another contest if it doesn’t include children.
Six prizes (three in each of the two categories)–Gift certificates ranging from $50 to $250 for Kidsgardenings’ catalog and online store.
For more info and details: http://www.kidsgardening.com/special/photo/index.asp
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loisgreencity | June 22, 2007 at 5:39 pm
Healthy Sprouts Awards 2007- deadline Oct 15, 2007 (postmark date)
http://www.kidsgardening.com/healthysprouts.asp
Schools or organizations which plan to garden in 2008 with at least 15 children between the ages of 3 and 18 are eligible. The selection of winners is based on the demonstrated relationship between the garden program and nutrition and hunger issues in the United States.
This year we will present awards to 20 schools or organizations. Each program will receive:
-gift certificates towards the purchase of gardening materials from sponsoring company, Gardener’s Supply.
The top 5 will each receive a certificate valued at $500; 15 more will each receive a $200 gift certificate
-NGA’s Eat a Rainbow Kit, chock full of engaging taste education and nutrition lessons
-25 packets of seeds
-a literature package from NGA (includes The Little Book of Expert Tips, The Book of Tomatoes, The Book of Lettuce and Greens, Steps to a Bountiful Kids’ Garden, and the Growing Ideas quarterly newsletter)
-NGA Supporter benefits for one year.
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Lois | June 23, 2007 at 11:41 pm
WIN Dinner for 2 -A Four Course Vegan Meal by your very favorite Chef Skai (A $200 Value)
From the Yabba Pot Cafe, 2433 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, MD (410) 662-8638
SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING IS EASY! un FISH ARE JUMPIN AND THE CAT’S ON HIS HIGH!
Summertime is for Lovers! And what better way to show that special someone your true feelings then by having a healthy gourmet Vegan Meal prepared for you at the venue of your choice. Tickets go on Sale on Saturday, June 23rd and they are only $2 each.
Run don’t stop and get a bunch of tickets, only one couple will win!
Chef Skai will come on over to your place and prepare a four course meal….you can even choose the menu!
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loisgreencity | June 25, 2007 at 11:56 pm
Article from Earthsave’s website – EATING HEALTHY ON $3.57 A DAY: The Washington Post reported earlier this week on a few Members of Congress trying to live on a food stamp budget for a week. They weren’t successful, and also concluded that to try to eat on such a small amount forced people to eat unhealthy food and that one could not buy organic food on that budget. Not surprisingly, they were trying to eat meat.
On May 27th the Post published a little piece by Tom Wolfe in which he reports that he has lived on such a food budget since April. He reports success living on organic whole grains, dried beans and fresh vegetables, with enough extra to provide lunch four times a week to his staff at Smile Herb Shop.
Read the whole article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/05/25/AR2007052501745.html
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loisgreencity | July 23, 2007 at 3:18 am
The 6th Annual Highlandtown MD Grown Farm Fresh Produce Farmers Market and ART-ket at the Market
Saturdays 8-12
July 14- Oct 27
Produce, Artisinal foods, Arts, Crafts & Community Camaraderie!
SHOP FRESH! SHOP LOCAL!
Located in the Heart of Higlandtown
Conkling & Bank Streets
For more info contact: Highlandtown Main Street
(410) 342-3234
erica@southeastdc.org or info@ART-ket.com
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loisgreencity | July 23, 2007 at 3:25 am
OK Natural Foods
Baltimore’s Oldest Natural Food Store- established 1978
11 W. Preston Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 837-3911
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dougretzler | September 30, 2007 at 7:55 am
Plants Database
USDA Natural Resources Condervation Service
The PLANTS Database provides standardized information about the vascular plants, mosses, liverworts, hornworts, and lichens of the U.S. and its territories.
http://plants.usda.gov/index.html
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dougretzler | November 5, 2007 at 12:55 am
Spin Farming
SPIN stands for S-mall P-lot IN-tensive. A system of commercial vegetable gardening, easily adapted to urban gardening possibilities.
http://www.spinfarming.com/