Local Food Unites Republicans & Democrats

Especially in campaign season, any news about bipartisanship is refreshing. Leave it to food to be able to bridge the political gap!

Texas is the first state in the union to create a Farm to Table Caucus to focus on developing and supporting the local food movement. Find out more here: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/09/16/us/championing-a-farm-to-table-movement-in-texas.html?_r=1

Growing Brassicas Class this Saturday, 9/15

This Saturday at 10:30am in the Monument Market we'll be taking a close look at some of the fall garden favorites including broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage and kale. All of these crops are in the genus Brassica and are also often referred to as Cole crops. Brassicas grow well in the Texas fall and grow sweeter as the days get cooler. Not only are they some of the most nutritious veggies you can eat, but many of them are also attractive plants that can be worked into your landscape as your warm season annuals wane in the cooler days ahead. I hope you will join us Saturday to learn more!

Growing Herbs with Cathy Slaughter this Saturday

I am so excited to host Cathy Slaughter this Saturday, September 8th at 10:30am to teach us about growing herbs. Cathy and her husband Sam own and operate Gabriel Valley Farms, a wholesale nursery in Jonah that specilizes in certified organic vegetable and herbs. Cathy will be focusing on culinary herbs to grow in the fall garden. I hope you can join us for this free class!