Greener Fields Together

The long term productivity of agriculture is essential to the success of our community based businesses. For that reason we’ve committed to improving environmental, economic and social impacts across our entire produce supply chain. While our objectives are grounded in the tradition of agriculture we look forward to the future of food.

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[motherearthnewsmag]

This recycled water bottle greenhouse  idea is fantastic.

[abthepoet]

When lit, the orange peel gives off a romantic, beautiful glow and a subtle citrus aroma.  It is easy to assemble and brings an elegant feel to the room. Ingredients:

1 orange

Pith of the orange (The thin, white, thread-like material attached to the inside of the peel that also attaches to the edible fruit flesh)

Olive oil 

Optional:  Essential oil - 100% pure orange

Directions:

  Place the pith in the center of the orange peel, pressing down gently.  Pour olive oil inside the peel.  Add 3 drops of the optional essential oil.  

Light the pith.  You need to hold the match to the pith for at least 15 seconds before it will light.  

Sit back and watch it glow!  You will be surprised how long just a little olive oil will go!

[motherearthnewsmag]

Living Fences: How-To, Advantages and Tips

Sustainable living fences can hold animals, protect soil, provide livestock fodder, offer food or compost, and will last generations.

By Harvey Ussery 

[eartheasy]

Best upcycle idea I’ve seen in a while!

[motherearthnewsmag]

Inexpensive Mini-Greenhouse

You can build this raised garden bed mini-greenhouse to extend your growing season with used railroad ties for the base and some scrap wood and sheet plastic for the cover.

By Robert Ford

[motherearthnewsmag]

How to Make Canning Jar Lights

Think outside the jar to create inexpensive, country-chic lighting fixtures using Ball canning jars.

By Gary and Gina Blocker

[wallacegardens]

Keyhole Gardening: a Drought-Tolerant, Compost-Style, Sustainable Concept 

The key hole garden concept is quite simple. A circular planting bed (with a “keyhole” to allow access to the center) is constructed with bricks, stone, gabion-style walls, or even aluminum siding. In the center of the keyhole is a circular compost bin in which kitchen scraps and household “gray water” are poured.   Layers of soil inside the circular walls slope slightly outward to encourage positive drainage away from the central compost bin. As kitchen and garden waste breaks down and gray water is added, a natural “compost tea” soaks into the surrounding soil providing nutrients to plants growing within the circular wall. More information and instructions at the link. 

[chochobelle]

[greenerfieldstogether]

Strawberries and whip cream for #Valentines Day

[shaysa01]

Try making this Awesome strawberries and cream pie for a Delicious Valentine’s Day Treat!!! What loved one in you life wouldn’t appreciate a tasty treat like this as a sign of your affection on this wonderful day? I mean strawberries, chocolate and like looks absolutely divine…you Can’t Possibly go wrong with this one! Here’s what you need to get started:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

3 tsp shortening

1 Oreo pie crust (I have also used a graham cracker crust and both options are fabulous)

1 8-oz block cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tsp vanilla

1 tub Cool Whip (8 oz)

2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

For the full tutorial go to:

http://www.butterwithasideofbread.com/2013/01/strawberries-and-cream-pie.html

So go ahead and get started and as always I’d love to see repost with final products! :-)

[handmadepride]

[greenerfieldstogether]

Strawberries dipped in chocolate and shaped like a heart recipe!

[adrii928-deactivated20180508]

Cupcake on We Heart It http://weheartit.com/entry/98311523/via/CDGHHLQS

[foodiebliss]

A Piece of Cake: Valentine’s Style | Holiday With Matthew Mead

[a-futile-sacrifice-blog]

I was in a crafty mood today so I made a bunch of these for my friends

[fritesandfries]

Nutella Mini Pies

[for Lazy People]

Not be much of a baker? Trying to find a easy DIY food project with your kid? Perhaps like me, you often find yourself involuntarily volunteering for stuff like snack duties or fundraisers because you can be a little bit of a control freak (or you’re just really nice). Here’s a simple, cutesy dessert that you can make that only requires three-ish ingredients — four if you feel like being fancy — and fifteen minutes of your time.

If you do want to be fancy, you could fill these guys with jam or fresh fruit preserves instead of nutella. You could even make a PBJ version with a half teaspoon of peanut butter and a half teaspoon of jelly. For some additional visual pizzazz, sprinkle on some colored sugar before baking. If you’re making these for someone special, bring out your inner Martha and cut their initials out. Some people may actually find that creepy so use your best judgment.

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[truebluemeandyou]

DIY Folded Valentine’s Day Cards Tutorials and Templates from minieco. For more Valentine’s Day ideas go here: truebluemeandyou.tumblr.com/tagged/hearts

[brit]

30 recipes for the ultimate Valentine’s Day breakfast in bed.