Bumper sticker seen on th e back of a state department of corrections van on my way to work this morning: “People are terrific. Life is beautiful.”
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Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Hello again! I hope you all had a pleasant week, able to spend time with loved ones and having time to reflect on the things to be thankful for (even while fretting over the many things out ... [Link]
Hi there! This is just a reminder that Athens Locally Grown will be closed this week to allow us all to celebrate Thanksgiving. If you need a last minute item from our local farmers, Heirloom Cafe on Chase Street will be hosting a mini version of the Athens Farmers Market from 11-2 on Wednesday. If you’re still looking for inspiration ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Here’s a reminder that we’ll be taking next week, the week of Thanksgiving off, as we do every year. We will be open as usual this week, so if there are things you’d like for your Thanksgiving ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News It’s going to get mighty cold this week, with night time temperatures in the lower 20s by mid-week. That kind of deep freeze is enough to kill off all but the hardiest veggie plants outdoors. We do ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Looks like it’s going to be a beautiful week, just the sort that the cool weather leafy greens love. I’ve fallen behind on my garden plans, but it’s not too late to get some seedlings in the ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News I don’t have anything newsworthy for you this week, except for a commemoration that it’s been exactly ten years since we moved our Thursday pickups to Ben’s Bikes. We’ve very grateful for all their support over the ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Some of our northern growers might be getting their first frost this week. Even here in Athens the temperatures are forecast to fall almost to the 30s Thursday morning. Many of our growers have greenhouses and high ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Tomorrow’s holiday always sparks discussions of indigenous peoples and colonization. I’d like to plant an idea with you: think about all of the wonderful indigenous foods of North America, many of which have fallen into obscurity. See ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Some of you have already taken advantage of the many seedlings available for your fall gardens. I always say the fall is my favorite time to garden in Athens, even though many people shut their gardens down ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News October already? That’s what the calendar says, but it still feels like June to me. Looks like we’ve got another week of 90 degree days ahead of us, and the cooler temps are staying tantalizingly on the ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News It doesn’t exactly feel like it yet, but there are signs that summer is winding down. Sure, the equinox tomorrow is the official start of Fall, but the weather hasn’t really gotten the memo yet. Still, the ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News The rains this weekend sure felt nice, even though I was out camping in it. The ground was rather parched, after the ridiculously long string of days in the 90s we had, and all the plants really ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News I was really hoping that today, while I was out working in the yard and fiddling with my new garden, it would really feel like fall was in the air. Instead, it was anther hot day in ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Happy Labor Day, everyone! I’ve known many hard working laborers in my day, but probably none that work harder than our farmers. Please send a few extra thanks their way next time you’re able. I don’t have ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News All’s still quiet on the farming front. The mornings have a little bit of chill to them, which means the leafy greens ought to be coming in strong before long! Until then, we’re happy to have the ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Not much news on the farming front this week. It’s been hot, but not abnormally so for August, and we’ve had enough rain to keep the ground from drying out. My eldest turns 15 tomorrow, and that ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News The new school year brings many new people to Athens, and many new people to Athens Locally Grown, so I thought this week I’d give a brief primer on how ALG works. Those of you who have ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News It’s back to school week for both the Athens public schools and UGA, and the town is already a madhouse. It’s easy to get caught up in the new routines and forget about the old, like picking ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News Seems like every year about this time, the whole town suddenly realizes that summer is almost over and the new school year is almost upon us. I’ve got two girls in school, but even if I didn’t ... [Link]
Athens Locally Grown How to contact us: Our Website: athens.locallygrown.net On Twitter: @athlocallygrown On Facebook: www.facebook.com/athenslocallygrown On Thursdays: Here’s a map. Market News I really love celebrations of local food, whether I’m traveling or close to home. One of my favorites lately, and not just because I’m currently the reigning champion, is the garlic pie contest at the Clayton Garlic ... [Link]
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