Category Archives: Around The Patch

Keep it simple — what’s in your meal?

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

The seed of introduction: “The interesting thing I learned was that if you’re really concerned about your health, the best decisions for your health turn out to be the best decisions for the farm and the best decisions for the … Continue reading →

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Feed The World

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

The seed of introduction: “Since our break with nature came with agriculture, it seems fitting that the healing of culture begins with agriculture, fitting that agriculture takes the lead.” ~Wes Jackson Sooner or later the question comes up, whether it … Continue reading →

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True Cost

Posted on August 2, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

The seed of introduction: “A nation that destroys its soil destroys itself.” ~Franklin D. Roosevelt Today, much traveled, highly processed and heavily marketed food has become so much the norm that many people no longer know where their food originates. … Continue reading →

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Conscious Kitchen

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

“Food is our common ground, universal experience.” ~James Beard “Our everyday food choices have the capacity to change the world. Demand influences supply. So it makes sense to choose wisely, consciously. The factory farming of cattle (and other animals) is … Continue reading →

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Buzz at The FARM

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Victory Garden Initiative

April was an amazing time at the Farm! With spring finally arriving, the planting has begun, areas that have previously had grass are changed to grow food, and the landscape is turning beautifully lush. Ian, the Farms farmer, and volunteers spent … Continue reading →

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