And just where do I find a Farmers Market?

In my last post I mentioned shopping at local farmers markets, but not everyone knows where to find them. I found a great place Local Harvest where you can search by zip code. They also have a nice mail order catalog of things you might not find locally.

If you end up with a successful harvest of your own you can always set up your own stand at the market............

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SLOW FOOD MOVEMENT

Have you heard of the Slow Food Movement? The Slow Movement first started when a protest against the opening of a McDonald's restaurant in Piazza di Spagna, Rome sparked the creation of the Slow Food organization. The Slow Food Movement opposes fast food and encourages the enjoyment of regional produce, traditional foods, which are often grown organically and to enjoy these foods in the company of others.

Slow Food organizations promote local artisans, local farmers, and local flavors through regional events such as Taste Workshops, wine tastings, and farmers' markets.

Involve the family in your gardening and harvesting of vegetables. If your garden is not yet producing or you would like more produce, take the family out to a farmer's market to buy some fresh local ingredients. Gather in the kitchen and let everyone have a hand in cooking up a fresh delicious meal that you can share around the family table. Maybe this can be a new family tradition.

Visit Slow Food International for more information or to join in.

Visit Slow Food USA for chapters in your area.

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Sow the seeds and hope they grow

I finally planted in my second Earthbox. I planted sugar peas and snow peas. Looks like I need a container for my green beans and one for my lettuce varieties. I have several empty clay pots and plastic pots I can use. "Recycle and reuse" However, they are not self watering so it will mean daily watering.

I still need to find a tomato plant or two. I will probably need to order those on the internet. I'll update you on that search soon.

Earthbox has been planted

Ok so the weather guru's were wrong...the hurricane made landfall 6 hours early and to the east of us. Basically we had about 1 1/2 days of needed rain. The past few days have been in the upper 90's with a "feels like" temperature of about 105 degrees. I pretty much stayed in until today. I ventured out and transplanted the squash and radishes into an Earthbox. I will be planting seeds into the other Earthbox soon.

Shelter The Veggies

...TROPICAL STORM EDOUARD CONTINUES TOWARD UPPER TEXAS COAST...

Looks like the storm will pass very close to the west of here. We will be on the dirty side with the wind and rain. I will need to bring the little sprouts in for a day. It's a good thing I did not plant the Eartbox containers yet. They have wheels but are still quite heavy.

I SEE SPROUTS!!

My recycled containers that I planted one week ago have started to sprout! So far my thumb looks a little greener. I still have not planted the Earthboxes. I am waiting a little longer for those.