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No Potato Famine…yet!
Although St. Patrick’s Day has passed, many claim March as “Irish Heritage Month.” That said, let’s explore a bit of the darker side of the heritage, taking pause to understand why the Irish Potato Famine occurred and why we should appreciate our local growers. *Please note that our local, organic potato season is beginning to [...]
B.U.G.S. community workshops are now available! Sign up now!
The Boise Urban Garden School (BUGS) is an incredible local organization that engages youth, their families, classrooms and community through organic gardening. This learning environment is instrumental in providing much needed education about the benefits of a sustainable local food system, overall personal nutrition and health, environmental protection and awareness, and the importance of community-mindedness [...]
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