Category Archives: Green Matters
What to Do in Your Garden this Month
April is National Gardening Month and we want to encourage everyone to get their hands dirty and experience the joys that can come from participating in producing your own food. While you may not think backyard gardening is a possibility … Continue reading
7 Simple Ways Your Family Can Help Save the Planet
There are many things we can do to help preserve our planet for the generations yet to come. In fact, we love this video of how one farmer creatively recycles used cooking oil. Here are some simple ideas we want … Continue reading
Grow What You Eat, Cook What You Grow
Whether you are growing your own food in a backyard garden or buying locally grown foods from the farmers market, there is no question that eating local adds to the local economy and creates a sense of community. What you … Continue reading
Getting Creative with Kale!
If you have been to a farmer’s market this month, it’s likely that you have seen bins and baskets full of kale. This dark leafy green is currently in season and packs a powerful nutritional punch. In recent years, kale … Continue reading
Go Green…For St. Patrick’s Day!
Go Green for St. Patrick’s Day! Image via Wikipedia This Saturday, March 17th we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and a love for everything Irish. Whether you look forward to guzzling green beer or long for sweet Irish soda bread, there … Continue reading