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Urban gardening, good ideas?

Started by Amanda in Container Gardening. Last reply by Rachel Butler Jun 6, 2012. 2 Replies

Loquat time!

Started by Bill C in General Gardening. Last reply by Ty Mellon May 2, 2012. 1 Reply

New to gardening

Started by Michael Rowland in General Gardening. Last reply by Jessica Freeman Aug 13, 2011. 5 Replies

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Live in the city, but want a garden with limited space?

I love finding and sharing solutions that people have created to overcome the obstacles that would otherwise keep them from providing for themselves and their families in a healthy manner.    Here is a link that I was inspired to post by a new member Cristina Elizabeth Rice Savina, whose living situation requires some creative thought.  Here's a great link to some urban gardening techniques.  It's easier than one might think and can be fun for kids to be involved with as well!  Here's the…See More
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Live in the city, but want a garden with limited space?

Posted by Ty Mellon on September 12, 2012 at 11:47am 1 Comment

I love finding and sharing solutions that people have created to overcome the obstacles that would otherwise keep them from providing for themselves and their families in a healthy manner.    Here is a link that I was inspired to post by a new member Cristina Elizabeth Rice Savina, whose living situation requires some creative thought.  Here's a great link to some urban gardening techniques.  It's easier than one might think and can be fun for kids to be involved with as well!  Here's the…

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Mexican Style Spaghetti Squash

Posted by Krys Kagan on June 5, 2012 at 9:19am 0 Comments

Mexican Style Spaghetti Squash

1 spaghetti squash

3 roma tomatoes, chopped

1/4c onion, chopped

1 jalapeno, minced

olive oil

1 1/2c cooked black beans

nutritional yeast cheezy sauce recipe*

1/2c salsa

1/4c cilantro, plus a little…

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Hanging Herb Garden - Other than some cool pics and a "how to make it" flavor, this blog seems long and boring, but that's really just me ruining an interesting premise with my rambling...

Posted by Ty Mellon on May 31, 2012 at 6:19pm 0 Comments

A while back, I was perusing the interwebs and ran across a beautiful picture of one of those hanging fruit basket sets that people put in their kitchens to keep fruit, onions, potatoes, etc. up off the counter, but still accessible and fresh.  Only THIS particular basket set was wonderfully lush, with ripe, vining herbs flowing out of every tiered basket.  So I became inspired and decided I wanted to do something like this at MY house.  I decided to look locally for this tiered basket as I…

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Happy Memorial Day from FOOGS.org

Posted by Ty Mellon on May 28, 2012 at 5:33pm 0 Comments

Happy Memorial Day folks!  

As we honor and remember the men and women who serve our country to keep us protected and allow Americans to enjoy our freedoms, we at FOOGS.org say "Thank you!".  Please enjoy your deservedly celebratory day.

All the best from us at FOOGS.org! 

 

 

You GROW girl!

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About FOOGS.org

Based in Austin, Texas FOOGS.org was started to help foster the sense of community and connection that comes with growing your own food and sharing with your neighbors. Foogs.org is a FREE social networking website where you will find friends and members sharing their knowledge and experiences, encouraging YOU to participate in anyway possible that fits your level of interest.



In 2010 we plan to launch the FOOGS Marketplace. Imagine a website where the farmers market meets the… Continue

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