The Home Grown Food Challenge is a pledge to eat only home grown or local food for the month of October.



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Collards

Collards are thought of as a Southern food without much reason. Here’s how to grow them in your garden no matter what part of the US you’re from.

 

Annoying Aphids

Aphids are a very annoying pest that chew right through your garden.  Here are a few tips for getting rid of them 

Chickens

We love the idea of having a chicken coop. Take a look at a few reasons you should consider starting one from someone that never thought they would. 

Tips for the New Gardener

Check out these helpful 5 tips for the new gardener 

aliciablanchard:

Allow me to kill this myth right now… There is no such thing as a black thumb! Truly! Anyone can grow anything, with the proper planning and environment. Here are five tips that will help turn your thumbs into magical growing machines…

1.) Look at your neighbors plants

Take a walk through your…

The California Homemade Food Act

The California Homemade Food Act will allow homemade food to be sold, saving many small sustainable food businesses. 

PBS: Food Forward

We’re really looking forward to PBS’s Food Forward - a show dedicated to the growing population of urban gardening and “people who are changing how we eat in America.” Check out the trailer.

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Come check out more gardening tips, recipes, and garden inspiration for urban and rural gardeners to help you take the challenge. Let us know what you think!

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