Meet Your Local Grower: Purple Sage Farms

Tim Sommer, Purple Sage Farms
Middleton, ID: tsommer@speedyquick.net
You may recall that this past fall, I attempted to peel an onion–that is, I considered our place in the world, assessing our impact upon others and the planet through how we live. If I came to any answer, it was to the idea of a strong and vibrant [...]

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 [...]

The Month of Green in Produce

“Beware the Ides of March!” Or, that’s what a soothsayer told Julius Caesar. (So what’s an Ide anyway?). March, the third month of the year, is named for Mars, the Roman God of war. Mars the planet, has two moons, Terror and Fear. No, really. Yet this is not a month of death, but life. [...]

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 [...]

Produce News: Pie Pumpkin Sale and RAW Foods!

Sometimes taking care of yourself means taking the time to enjoy yourself. Moderation in all things? Does that include moderation in moderation? I think so! Our produce department is now offering the best price of the season on local, organic, Pie Pumpkins. It’s a steal at $.69/lb. Do take advantage of this offer and enjoy [...]

Add Zest To Your Holidays

Did Santa bring you citrus in your stocking as a child? Candy is sweet, but citrus can be an equally wonderful stocking stuffer!  Hey Santa! Don’t forget the produce! We’ve got wonderful citrus available in the Boise Co-op produce department right now, perfectly juicy additions to those unfilled stockings!
Consider our organic clementines, and our organic [...]

Boise Urban Garden School annual harvest dinner fundraiser! Get your tickets now!

For more information, visit the BUGS homepage at www.boiseurbangardenschool.org

Fresh, new, local produce!