Maybe not all at once, but as they say 'baby steps'. My wife was kind enough to point out an article in Alberta Views magazine July/August issue entitled "The Farm Next Door: Why local food - really local - is back on Alberta's political menu". It does a really good job articulating many reasons people have for getting involved with a community garden and local food.
There is also a great local food guide. I always like to take advantage of the summer to explore, trying to find unique local options for food. With this guide you have access to a "cornucopia of options for local fare, including farms, farmers markets, grocers and restaurants". Lots of the places they mention are great, and those that I haven't experienced I'm eager to give a shot.
Reflecting upon how far we have come with our little garden project, and then reading an article like this; I can't help but feeling all warm and fuzzy that we are part of something bigger , something beyond our little garden project; we are contributing to a political/social movement. But hey, if thinking about it that way doesn't float your boat, and in no way shape or form do you ever feel warm and fuzzy; then at least you can say that you're trendy, people are taking notice and writing about your actions, and you're a mere breath away from becoming famous!
Either way our garden rocks! I'm having a blast so far, and hope you are too. Catch you lake side.
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