Posts Tagged ‘Edible Gardens’

Growing Food – What Would You Like to Learn at the Seattle Green Festival?

Thursday, May 27th, 2010

In just a couple of weeks, I’ll be speaking at the Seattle Green Festival on the subject of growing food.

Fresh food and food crops for the food bank

Fresh food and food crops for the food bank

And, to be more precise, I’ll be speaking toward the idea of growing food to feed the needy. So, no, I’m not planning to give a seminar on how to plant a seed or a start or how to prep soil. I’ll likely touch on some of these subjects, and sure, I’ll mention some of my favorite crops that do well in our area (as well as some pests that thrive on them). But the true focus on my talk is on growing food locally to feed your immediate community. That community may include your family, your friends on the block, those who participate in land-share programs, those who patronize food banks, gleaning projects, and the like.

I know at least some readers out there are interested in attending this talk, so help me help you. Share in the comment section below here what you need to know to become someone who participates in ending hunger at a local level. And, share your thoughts soon, I’m fine-tuning my presentation over the next few days!

And, if you want to attend the Seattle Green Festival for free, tell me why in the comments here. If you’ve already requested a pass, don’t worry, I’ve got it and will be in touch a bit later with details.

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Anyone Anywhere Can Grow Food

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Occasionally, I’m asked to contribute gardening articles for Seattle NPR affiliate KPLU.org. Most recently, I put together a helpful article on growing food  in small spaces.

My proposal: Anyone can grow at least some food regardless of how much room, sunlight or time they have.

Don’t believe me? Curious? Read on here!

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Garden Coaching & Garden Mentors’ Robin Haglund in the Seattle News

Sunday, January 4th, 2009

Today’s Seattle Times Pacific NW Magazine starts the New Year looking at “the end of excess”. To round out the concept, Valerie Easton interviewed me earlier last year for today’s gardening feature in which she discusses the many ways a garden coach can help gardeners grow. I can’t thank Val enough for bringing the idea of a garden mentor to her devoted readership. With so much uncertainty ahead and so much media reporting on the negativity out there, it is refreshing to find writers bringing useful ideas, services and information to a community interested in learning, growing and becoming more self-sufficient. Enjoy Valerie’s article, Coaches Help Gardeners Grow, in More Ways than One here.

And, yes, Garden Mentors does offer garden coaching for edible gardeners, too! Get in touch to sign up for a garden coaching program that fits your lifestyle, landscape and budget here!

If you’re not from Seattle, have a look anyway. Valerie provides links to find garden coaches all over the world.

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