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AccessibleVegetables at Downtown Farmer's Market

Hi FOOGS,


A friend shared a link to this great group of folks concerned and doing things to make fresh, healthy food more readily available and understood.


Last Spring, I initiated a movement called AccessibleVegetables. It's a movement that is "too simple to fail". I invite you to visit my blogsite: AccessibleVegetables.com. AV is also on Facebook and would like to be watered with more LIKES!


Tomorrow, Sat. Sept. 18th, I will…
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Added by Paddy Tawada on September 17, 2010 at 6:18pm — 1 Comment

On the road (again) - Tales from the local food trail!

So this is Day two with the FOOGS RV (pictures to follow soon, I promise!). I would have posted yesterday, but I have never driven an RV, so the majority of Day 1 was getting the thing outfitted with provisions, getting kids settled, getting used to driving it, etc. Now it's time to get on the road after spending the night in Pendleton, Oregon. I wish that I had gotten here Friday, because they have a Farmer's Market on Fridays that looks… Continue

Added by Ty Mellon on September 13, 2010 at 11:16am — No Comments

Local Food and Friends everywhere I go! Thoughts from Santa Fe, New Mexico.....

Wow! What a wonderful day I had yesterday at the Santa Fe Farmers Market. Not only is Santa Fe one of my favorite cities, but the farmers market they have put together is just fantastic! They have outdoor and indoor areas, both of which are stationed by MANY local farmers and artisans. I am excited to have captured quite a bit of content including pictures and videos, which I… Continue

Added by Ty Mellon on September 5, 2010 at 9:58am — 2 Comments

Urban farmers and locavores

Hi, Folks,



I just read this article and would like to share the link with you. In an indirect way, it is about us and what we are trying to do, but doesn't address at all the issue that brought me to FOOGS, and I guess I've assumed that the safety and nutritive value of our current food supply was the main issue both here locally and overall across the nation (world?).…



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Added by Camilo Garcia on August 31, 2010 at 1:37am — 1 Comment

"Why FOOGS Again?"

People ask me what FOOGS.org is about, what we do and why we exist, The reason that I started FOOGS originally was for my kids to see where their food comes from, get them gardening and help them establish a connection to their food source. I extended it with my personal life mission which is the following:



"To help people increase their quality of life by showing them how to work with the Earth to provide for themselves and their families."… Continue

Added by Ty Mellon on August 19, 2010 at 2:38pm — 1 Comment

Thanks for the support Austin!

I just wanted to thank the people of Austin for supporting our initiative for sustainable coffee, and being in community with coffee farmers globally! Thanks, Ken from the San Rafael Sustainable Coffee Initiative!




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Added by Kenneth Lander on July 27, 2010 at 11:05am — 1 Comment

FOOGS, UP and Austin Growers Guild Mixer - Friday, July 30 - 5pm

Who? FOOGS, The Austin Growers Guild, Urban Patchwork and friends!

What? Happy Hour Social…

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Added by Rachel Butler on July 26, 2010 at 4:33pm — No Comments

A day at the Tropics with Tom aka Your Garden Buddy of "Whole Life Gardens"

Hey folks, Tom your Garden Buddy here, wanted to share my…

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Added by Tom Butler on July 22, 2010 at 2:59pm — No Comments

Welcome to New Members and Permaculture Enthusiasts

The last month has been an incredible one for FOOGS. We welcome all the new-comers with open arms. I wanted to share a little bit about this group and what we are doing on a local and national level.



First of all, how to contact us.

  1. Of course here at www.foogs.org. Please share with friends, we can use your support!

  2. We have over 3,360 members on Facebook -…
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Added by Rachel Butler on July 18, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

10 Culinary Herbs & Their Medicinal Uses

I was happy to find this article. I was spending some time in the garden with dad and he made me "tea" using just his mint and water. It was wonderful and really relaxed me.

Enjoy-

Rache Courtesy of The Nourished Kitchen By Jenny…



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Added by Rachel Butler on July 15, 2010 at 6:00pm — No Comments

Too excited not to share!

Yeah, okay, okay...so it's still too early to be expecting the carrots to be ready. But, given that this is the first time I've actually gotten carrots to sprout let alone grow, this has been an exciting and curious time for me and my 5 year old daughter, Samantha. Carrots aren't the only thing we've got growing, but they seem to have captivated her beyond imagination, especially the rainbow patch we have planted. Hopefully, all that thinning in that little patch, didn't thin out the… Continue

Added by Jennifer Bradshaw on July 13, 2010 at 6:57pm — 1 Comment

Mid-July Garden update

The camera is still down, but the garden is coming out with a vengeance, despite the lack of press coverage:) The squash is especially loving the recent hot weather, unlike the peas, who are struggling... We're still getting handfuls of snow peas every day, and the tomatoes (whoohoo!) are not just flowering, but we have our first tiny tomatoes on at least a couple of the plants I put in as starts Rather unexpectedly, the topsy turvy tomato planters, with two plants in each, are doing so much… Continue

Added by Jennifer Bradshaw on July 12, 2010 at 8:53am — No Comments

Optimize Your Garden for Low Water Use

I like this article- informative. Credit goes to http://greenthumbgardening.org/garden-conservation/optimize-your-garden-for-low-water-use/. Thanks! - Rache



Conserving water resources has become important in many areas, and being a gardener has been rather stressful in recent times, as many areas are…

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Added by Rachel Butler on July 10, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

Come take part in local food, local folks, local events

If you haven't yet heard, gastroGIANT is a new culinary needs and fulfillment service in Austin. With a focus on bringing tailored, private in-home dining to homes around the area, classes to individuals and groups that don't simply wish to learn to cook but learn how to shop and understand their food, and any other culinary quandaries one might have, gastroGIANT utilizes the area's farmer's markets to bring all clients the highest quality meals and instruction in eclectic settings.… Continue

Added by Patrick on July 6, 2010 at 10:40pm — No Comments

The Organic Garden for Beginners

Hi Folks! Tom, your Garden Buddy here! I saw this as I was browsing and wanted to share this guide with you all! The organic vegetable garden will very quickly become one of your very best investments. Not only will you save money on your food bill, but you will also be able to give yourself or your family healthier choices at the dinner table. But before you begin your journey into this world, these are just some of the…

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Added by Tom Butler on July 3, 2010 at 7:00am — 1 Comment

Brief history of Tomato

This is a good article about the origins of tomato that I wanted to share with all of you. There is also a recipe for Raw Tomato Sauce. Hope you like it.

Here is the link:

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/raw-tomato-sauce-recipe.html

Added by Sharabella Fini on July 2, 2010 at 10:47am — 1 Comment

Changes and new gardening experiences!

So I have moved into my new little house in Central Austin, TX and the yard is very interesting. There isn't really a backyard; more of a front and side yard, but still plenty of space to garden, especially by the detached garage where there is a CRAZY amount of wildflower and heavily flowering plant selection.



This weekend I will start 'deconstructing' the yard and as I do, I will post video and pictures to show what I go through to create a wonderful garden and outdoor living space… Continue

Added by Ty Mellon on June 26, 2010 at 2:40am — 2 Comments

Harvesting the Urban Fruit Forest

When I first heard the words "fruit forest" it made me think of some fairy-filled magical land with the branches of the trees bowing, heavy with fruit. Magical and wonderful. Kind of how I remember my grandpa Butler's garden. It was filled with orange, grapefruit, loquat, kumquat, banana, papaya and mulberry trees. I'm sure I've missed a tree or two in there somewhere...oh yeah, peach.



Now, as an adult, I sometimes get strange looks when I stop by a mulberry tree on Ladybird Lake (Town… Continue

Added by Rachel Butler on June 25, 2010 at 2:21pm — 1 Comment

Green/Sustainable Design, Part III

I realized it’s time for another blog on Green and Sustainable Design. I thought for this part I go over some basics on “Passive Solar Design.

Passive Solar Design refers to design and…

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Added by Sharabella Fini on June 25, 2010 at 11:31am — 2 Comments

Acts of Animal Cruelty Admitted by Egg Farm

The following link is a video showing acts of cruelty in an egg farm, it will be disturbing, heartbreaking, maddening,..... I myself could not watch even a minute of it. Yes, we all know about this, but even if you can not watch the video, at least click on the "Take Action" tab and let's have a part in making a difference, let's have our opposition heard and…

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Added by Sharabella Fini on June 18, 2010 at 5:27pm — 2 Comments

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