Loaves and Fishes

Beekeeping schools are abuzz from January through March in much of the country. If you’ve thought about this worthwhile hobby, Master Beekeepers and bee associations hold classes to help beginners get started, or at least get some hands-on experience to determine whether this is a hobby to pursue. Experienced beekeepers serve as mentors. The winter [...]

A garden is a gift. It’s a place that teaches many lessons. A child walks into a garden and he or she walks into a world of wonder. Nature brings math, science and literature to life. It brings learning to life. Landscape paint is used to map out raised beds before volunteers arrive. [...]

A former professional football player who walked away from the game and a multimillion dollar salary to begin a farming endeavor to feed the hungry has gained lots of media attention. The story is quite inspirational. Jason Brown is a former standout for the St. Louis Rams where he had a contract worth $37.5 million. [...]

Deer season runs from early fall through early winter in many regions of the country. For many hunters, it’s not only a sport but it’s a way to enjoy local food. Backyard Bow Pro, an organization that started in North Carolina and is now in more than 20 states, encourages hunters to team with landowners [...]

Gardening with children is fun and inspirational. The sense of wonder, the thrill of discovery and the chance to learn from nature are gifts every child should experience. Lessons abound! We love to share information about grants that are available to schools, churches and communities. Everyone loves harvesting what they grow! Photo courtesy of [...]

For those looking to start a food garden project to benefit a local community, a boost in the form of “seed funding” is available. Sow It Forward is the grants and partnership program of Kitchen Gardeners International. The grant is for nonprofit causes or organizations. Past grantees include school gardens, community gardens, food bank gardens, [...]

“Good and Cheap” is a new resource that provides recipes and guidelines for those who have a tight budget. But this is food that anyone will love. The recipes make vegetables rather than meat the starring attraction. The author, Leanne Brown, designed the recipes for the budget of people on the Supplemental Nutrition and Assistance [...]