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Daron "Farmer D" Joffe

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The State of the Garden

President Obama visits preschool where Farmer D Organics built a garden.

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Tips for Increasing Your Local Food Security

Ways you can increase access and affordability of healthy, local food, including sowing seeds, supporting local farmers, and speaking out at city halls.

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Put Your Soil to the Test

Why and how to get a soil test now so you can maximize the time and money you spend gardening next year.

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5 Ways Gardening Keeps You Healthy Year-Round

Think it's time to put the garden to bed, and climb in bed yourself? Not if you want to get these healthy benefits from winter gardening! The pace is slower and the joys abound. Find out why.

Food

Simple Ways to Savor Gardens at Your Thanksgiving Celebration

Decorate, garnish, help guests sleep, connect generations, and keep the holiday vibe growing--all from your garden!

Hobbies

How to Get Involved at Your Local Community Garden – Without Gardening!

Small, medium, and large ways to be part of your local community garden scene without planting a single plant.

Thinking about Starting a Home, Community, or Market Garden? Consider These Tips

Helpful tips to keep in mind about everything from sun to zoning when considering starting an urban garden for your family, for your community, or for commercial sales.

What to Plant When You Have Faith--and When You Want it Fast

Some helpful hints for what to plant now (radish seeds, fall transplants, cover crops, garlic, fruit trees).

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3 Ways to Add More Fun to Your School or Community Garden

Is your school or community garden feeling a bit ho hum? Here are some ways to boost the fun!

Food

How One Planted Seed Leads to Another

See how the simple act of planting a seed can nourish not just bodies but hearts, souls, and communities.