I get lots of solicitous emails because I have a blog. I ignore the vast majority of them. I was going through my email when one caught my eye. The person wasn't trying to sell me anything, and it wasn't a poorly written press release. I kept reading.
It passed my very discerning litmus test of something I'd share with my readers.
It's a site called The Farmer's Garden and it's like a Craigslist for extra produce for backyard "farmers" and those seeking specific excess food.
It's easy to use, but you'll have to register to list your own excess produce.
I think it's a neat idea and while I'm all in favor of sending extra produce to the local food banks, this is another alternative that can create community and share food.
Food for thought.
Oct 17, 2009
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I'll definitely check it out - thanks for the tip! I'm amazed how much surplus produce I got from my teeny-tiny veggie bed this year.
Nothing within 100 miles of us, the middle of the Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex, but it's still new.
I'll pass it on.
awww man! I wrote a great comment and it disappeared! Anyways, this is a cool idea and I love it! :)
I have a couple sites that you might want to check out. I'm not affiliated or anything, just thought you might be interested.
www.homegrownediblelandscapes.com (check out the resources/blog. she posts stuff all the time on Facebook with great links and info, etc!)
www.gardenguides.com
Let me know what you think of these- I'm curious! :)
That is a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
I wish I had excess garden stuff. This year, my harvest was abysmal.
I attempted to use this over the summer but there weren't any people in my area. However, once the site catches on and there are more members it should be a good resource.
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