Today, the western frontier has been settled and most of us live in urban areas, but that doesn’t mean there is no place for the homesteader. Rather than going extinct, the homesteaders of our species have adapted and have re-appeared as the solution to new problems created by urbanization. Thus was born the Urban Homesteader.
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Camas Plant and Garden Fair
Everything for your yard and garden! Held the day before Mother’s Day each year
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Herbs for Pets
For many of us, pets are important members of our families - they sure are in our homes! Herbs can be useful for our very best furry (and even feathered!) friends, big or small.
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Herbal Preparedness for Fall, Winter and Beyond!
A variety of methods for preserving herbs can be undertaken during the fall months. Gather those last few sprigs of green from the garden beds before the first frost and get started!
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Beyond Preserving & Conserving
I get so excited this time of year when I see the amazing bounty our farmers produce for us. The lavish mounds of tomatoes, berries, plums, corn, green beans and more, inspire me to think of ways to preserve at least some of these beauties for winter meals.
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Earth-friendly products and services are available in East Portland!
Earth-friendly products and services are available in East Portland! Here is how to find them. Happy Eco-shopping.
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Organicology Conference 2019
February 14- 16 2019 - The organic food and agriculture community will come together for the sixth biennial ORGANICOLOGY conference, considered to be the largest gathering for organic farmers, activists, policy experts, educators, retailers and sustainable organizations in the Pacific Northwest.
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Portland VegFest
Oct. 20-21 Exhibit Hall A Portland Convention Center. - Notable speakers, experts and authors to discuss topics in health and nutrition; environmentalism; and animal welfare and compassion
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Planet Fat
In keeping with Green Living Journal’s Spring 2018 theme of “Be the Change”, I refer readers to an interesting series published in the New York Times titled “Planet Fat” which started in September 2017.
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Herbs for a Change
Add dry herbs at the beginning and fresh herbs near the finish. Your taste buds will soon prefer the new flavors and your heart will be thankful.
