Even though it is still hot out, since it is almost August, its a great time to start planning your fall garden. There are plenty of things that prefer the cooler fall weather that can be started indoors or directly seed soon. What follows will be some ideas on plants that thrive in Autumn and [...]
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Fridays in the Garden: All About Herbs!
Posted in July 22nd, 2011
Herbs are great for so many things. Chefs love to use herbs to add unique flavor and depth to their cooking, herbalists love the healing properties of their flowers, leaves and roots and gardeners love the way they grow in their garden. Whatever your reason for loving herbs, you’ll be happy to know that with [...]
Fridays in the Garden: All About Plant Health
Posted in July 8th, 2011
July brings with it long hot days (especially here in the mid-Atlantic), which can provide those sun and heat loving plants everything that they need to produce delectable treats for our tables. At the same time, the height of summer can usher in some possible challenges for your garden. Though I explored some pest and [...]
Fridays in the Garden: Don’t waste, Compost!
Posted in July 1st, 2011
I want to stress the importance of infusing nutrients into your soil; adding compost is one of the best ways to do that. While you can buy compost in bags or in bulk, you can also consider making your own. After all, everybody has “waste” in both the kitchen and the garden. There are so [...]
Fridays in the Garden: The Harvest!
Posted in June 24th, 2011
When it comes to harvesting produce from your garden, your best guide is your own experience! As an eater, you know how you like things to taste, so with a little bit of garden taste testing, you will be able to get a sense of when you want to be plucking fruit from the plant. [...]
Fridays in the Garden: The Glorious Tomato
Posted in June 3rd, 2011
For many people, the most exciting thing about growing food at home is the opportunity to harvest fresh ripe tomatoes off the vine. I am no exception, and though being able to cultivate and care for this plant brings me a lot of joy, because I love them so much, I also get pretty stressed [...]
Fridays in the Garden: All About Weeds
Posted in May 27th, 2011
Though they are pesky, there really is no such thing as a weed. Weeds are mainly just things that we, as gardeners, feel undermine the balance and order that we create in the garden. While they do compete for soil nutrients, sunlight, root space and moisture, for the most part, weeds are just opportunists; if [...]
News from the DC Truck Farm
Posted in May 25th, 2011
After months of planning, coordinating, collaborating and driving, roots are laid in the DC Truck Farm, and we’re ready to hit the road! In our post about the Truck Farm back in April, the DC Truck Farm was still in the early phases of development. Now, after working with a number of partners and receiving support from [...]
Fridays in the Garden: Troubleshooting Problems
Posted in May 20th, 2011
Now that the season is underway in most areas (its almost June!), things are growing beautifully and for some, harvesting is just around the corner. We can always hope that all we will need to worry about in the garden is weeds and watering, but as the season progresses, you may find yourself confronting other [...]
Fridays in the Garden: Companion Planting Partnerships
Posted in May 6th, 2011
As your garden begins to bloom and thrive in the onset of the the growing season, now is the time to think about companion planting, if you haven’t already done so. By growing different species together, not only is no soil surface is left bare but also soil biological activity and above-ground insect activity are intensified, [...]
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- Campus Kitchen at Gettysburg College - This is your source for all things CKGC.
- Campus Kitchen at the College of William and Mary
- Campus Kitchen at University of Florida
- Civil Eats - Supporting development and dialog among local and national leaders about the American food system, and its effects abroad.
- CKP’s Flickr page - Photos from the hallowed halls of CKP
- Farm to Table: the Emerging American Model - A collaborative journalistic forum aimed at strengthening the sustainable and local foods community
- First Helping - The Outreach Program of DCCK, their stories and insights into the streets of DC
- Good Food Jobs - A gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm and intellect.
- Growing Power - Growing Power is a national nonprofit organization and land trust supporting people from diverse backgrounds, and the environments in which they live, by helping to provide equal access to healthy, high-quality, safe and affordable food for people in all
- Robert Egger’s Piece of Mind - DC Central Kitchen founder and CEO, and author of Begging For Change, winner of the 2004-2005 Terry McAdam Book Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Advancement of Nonprofit Management, blogs about the Kitchen, CKP, and the changing nonprofit sector.
- Slow Food on Campus - Our friends at Slow Food on Campus promote food that’s good, clean, and fair
- Sodexo USA - Our partners at Sodexo USA have entered the blogosphere!
- Stocks, Sauces, and Soul - This blog documents the class experiences of the Culinary Job Training Students at the DC Central Kitchen.
- The Campus Kitchen at Wake Forest University - The web version of Wake Forest University’s Campus Kitchen
- V3 Campaign - Join the movement to strengthen the nonprofit sector led by Robert Egger, founder and president of DC Central Kitchen.
- W&L Campus Kitchens Project - Find out the latest about the Campus Kitchen at Washington and Lee University.
- Wasted Food - Inspired by a volunteer shift at the DC Central Kitchen, Jonathan Bloom started researching and writing about wasted food in America. His blog is chock-full of information and inspiration for those of us who recycle food.