DEVELOP A PLAN GET SMART— Making a plan for your garden before it gets going allows you to get the most out of it. For guidance, I recommend strongly that you get the following two publications: Martime Northwest Garden Guide (produced by Seattle Tilth and available for sale at both Co-ops) and Home Vegetable Growing … Continue reading Starting Your Garden

With four goals and more than 30 actions, Sustainable Thurston planted seeds to grow our local food systems’ economic vitality, environmental stewardship, and community coordination. Three years after TRPC adopted the plan, our region is measuring progress, planning next steps — and taking time to taste what we’ve reaped and sown, of course. About 175 … Continue reading Local Food Summit Proves What’s Good for the Planet Is Good for the Palate

Thank you ThurstonTalk for this wonderful article!   Supporting a healthy, local food economy in Thurston County means going beyond buying organic and sustainably grown food (though both are good places to start), and investing in the long term viability of local farms and food producers. The South Sound Food System Network (SSFSN) plays an integral role … Continue reading Sound Food Building a Local Food Economy

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Summertime means lots of fresh, sweet fruit and crisp, delicious veggies. Preserve your summer bounty for a well-stocked pantry through the dark, winter months. Join us in discussions on how to preserve fresh food safely, in a series of classes at WSU Extension Thurston County, 5033 Harrison Ave NW, Olympia. Basics of Safe Canning – … Continue reading Learn How to Can at Home with WSU