How to Choose a CSA

May’s contribution to Green in 356 with Emily at Live Renewed.

Green in 365 series

This is Day 120 of the Green in 365 series!

By Renee from Joyful Mom

I miss my mint. I miss my tomatoes, my chives, my apple trees, pear trees and . . . well you get the idea. In my old house I didn’t have a huge garden but over time I figured out what grew well and what my family ate. I was blessed to have an awesome Farmers Market that was open on Wednesday and Saturday, to supply me with incredible local food.

When we moved I left with mint in one hand and a lilac bush in the other.

Choosing a CSA That's Right for You

Photo by Andy Roberts/Flickr

I had my work cut out for me–we moved in May. I had a house full of boxes and we were all feeling displaced. I decided that we would put down “new roots” in a very literal way. I went to Home Depot and purchased a 4 x 4 garden bed.  The kids had a great time filling it with bags of organic soil. I found a organic plant sale . . . it was a start.

Continue reading . . .

I’m linking up with Claire–she is awesome!  Check out her blog here!  

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    • Renee
      Renee says:

      Thank you Claire! I made a phenomenal salad this week–sliced apples (leftover from a lunch, carrot ribbons and some crunchy walnuts on top! I had to MAKE 2 of my kids eat it! I’ll post some pictures . . . or maybe put it in the blog!

      Be Blessed.

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