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Local Links: Placer/Nevada County Master Gardeners for all agriculture related issues in our area and a calendar of events. Jasmine Farms- website not up yet, but they sell organic compost and organic wheat grass. Contact us if you would like their phone number. Peaceful Valley Farm Supply- local and mail order supplier of organic seeds, gardening tools, and materials. Sierra Permaculture Guild- a newly formed local group of people interested in learning/teaching permaculture in Nevada County. Local Food Coalition- Creators of the 2007 Nevada County Farm Guide: a comprehensive list and description of the agricultural growers in Nevada County. Whether you are looking for local meat, or organic compost, the guide will tell you who to call!
In The News: Taste, tour of the garden Be a water wise gardener Healthy harvest Sixty Plus: Gardeners reap more than flowers and vegetables Front-yard farming- Lawn-turned-veggie garden sprouts food, friendships, sometimes a fuss Green Goes Postal-(the second and third article) An Edible Invitation-Useless Bay Coffee Co. grows edible garden Life's a Garden turns desert into edible landscapes Remember: You are what you eat
Our Favorite Canning links: National Center for Home Food Preservation
Other Sources: Food First- A resource of books and articles on food and agriculture related issues. Growing Gardens: this non-profit org in Portland helps urban poor communities grow their own food- it’s pretty inspiring! San Francisco Botanical Gardens: Their calendar of events is full of fun, one day workshops on everything from saving seeds to bird watching. Midwest Permaculture: This group offers free webinars for a great intro to Permaculture ideas. They also offer certification training in the Midwest. Peggy Wright’s Floor Cloths- Nevada County artist who happens to love veggies as much as we do.
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