With nearly 90,000 copies sold, and now in its 3rd edition publication…“The Better World Shopping Guide;Every Dollar Makes A Difference” (Ellis Jones/ New Society Publishers 2010) is “The Book” to make sure you tuck in the Christmas stocking of all of your friends and family.
In a convenient pocket guide size, this little book should...
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Our awesome giveaway feature this week is by artist Carolyn Robbins of “The Patchwork Ark”
Carolyn will gift one lucky “Small Town Living” reader with not just one,but two of her lovely creations!!
“Victoria” and her teddy bear “Lovie” will have a chance to live with one lucky reader whose name is drawn via...
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The Patchwork Ark
My husband and I, along with 3 cats, live in Colorado, USA at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Doing something I love in my home studio is a blessing. My artwork is an extension of who I am; my hopes, dreams, thoughts, feelings and beliefs. I have to thank my family, friends...
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Canning with the Sawtooth Botanical Garden
What: Family Canning Workshop
Location: Sawtooth Botanical Garden (Highway 75 & Gimlet Road, Ketchum, ID. 83340)
Date: Wednesday, September 29
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Cost: $15M, $25NM. Materials included.
To join in on the fun or for more information, contact Teresa at (208) 726-9358
Join us for a traditional and exciting harvest activity! We will be making...
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MUSICAL LEGEND JUDY COLLINS TO HEADLINE HARVESTIVAL!
Grant Family Farms invites you to join in its 2010 Harvestival celebration on September 11th and 12th. Harvestival is two days of music, speakers, hands-on demonstrations, and fun activities for the kids. The event, which is held on beautiful Grant Family Farms in Wellington, Colorado, starts daily...
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Born in Memphis, Tennessee but raised in Tampa, Florida it was only natural that somehow, through no real fault of my own, that I would fall in love with both music and fine cuisine. I grew up eating Floribbean Cuisine. (good ole’ southern melt in your mouth cooking combined with an abundance of fresh...
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August 28 · 2:00pm – 4:00pm
FarmGirl Flower & Garden Shoppe
227 Haywood Road (Next Door to Short Street Cakes)
West Asheville, NC
“In a Pickle” Beginners Canning Workshop
with Ashley English, author of:
Homemade Living: Canning & Preserving with Ashley English: All You Need to Know to make Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Chutneys & More.
For more info call: 828-505-4115
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Watermelons in Siberia?
If they can save seeds in Russia, imagine what we can do here?
The legendary Bill McDorman from Seeds Trust/High Altitude Gardens shares stories and techniques on
Thursday, August 19th, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, at the Sawtooth Botanical Garden,
11 Gimlet Road in Ketchum. $10 donation. For more info: belle@seedstrust.com
More Information:
GOING TO SEED – Summer Revival Tour
Sawtooth Botanical...
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August 22 · 12:00am – 11:30pm
Place: Your garden, your community, your country, your planet
Organize your own local event here:
http://www.meetup.com/World-Kitchen-Garden-Day
Kitchen Garden Day is an annual, decentralized celebration of kitchen gardens and delicious, home-grown foods. It started as a healthy rebuttal to “Snack Food Month” organized by the International Snack Food Association each February. The thinking...
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August 28 · 5:00pm – 11:00pm
Applecheek Farm
567 McFarlane Road, Hyde Park ,Vermont
Come join us at our 1st Annual Pig Roast on August 28th! Live music, BYOB, bon fire, Wagon rides, good time and more! Featuring the Eames Brother’s Band. Bring your family and friends. FOOD, FUN & FARMING
http://www.applecheekfarm.com/pigroast
Tickets are available at the Montpelier...
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