Carnival of the Green drops by Groxie for its 80th installment.

Want to do something about biodiversity but can’t afford to send a check to charity? Take up the local fight against invasives, plant some native plants, and watch the biodiversity grow before your eyes.

The Other Portland conference raised some interesting questions about art, the environment, and the nature of nature. The exhibit is at the Portland Art Center until 2/24/07—check it out!

If you’re not down with torturing cats and dogs, you need to examine your pet food brand. Luckily if you’re in Charlottesville, you can turn to awesome local pet food company Sammy Snacks!

With the CSA share over and the farmer’s market closed, I’m wishing I lived where the growing season lasted all year. But what about communities that don’t have the climate to grow produce year-round—are we just out of luck?

Green Drinks next Tuesday, join your CSA now, and don’t screw up the beer cap magnets the way I did!

The changing of the season is a perfect opportunity to surround yourself with local sights, smells, and tastes. This week, take a little time to get to know your home better, and enjoy all of the new wonders that come with autumn.

What produce is available for the rest of the year here in Virginia, and where to find the information for other states.

One of our local weeklies recently had a cover story that portrays local agriculture as a new status toy for the wealthy. It pissed me off—here’s my letter to their editor.

How Michael Pollan, author of Omnivore’s Dilemma, taught me to eat. I hope he can teach you too!

Link round–up: the plastic free city, keep an eye on the government, make your own body scrub, eat meat without chemicals, and drive more effciently.

Community Supported Agriculture allows me to buy fresh, local, organic produce on the cheap. Plus I get to play on the farm!