tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post5243946923463791610..comments2023-10-17T06:13:25.798-04:00Comments on Adventures into green...: The 100 mile diet… or our own variation : Part 2Yanichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15758090428151221761noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post-50023259685987274712009-06-02T21:11:25.714-04:002009-06-02T21:11:25.714-04:00Hello Small Footprints!
I wish we could do it for...Hello Small Footprints!<br /><br />I wish we could do it for longer, but with our growing season being so short, it would become quite a challenge come november, and not in the good way! <br /><br />But I have a feeling that we will have a lot of fun and find some great local products that we will continue to use past our challenge date!Yanichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758090428151221761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post-17554856000583065082009-05-29T17:17:11.730-04:002009-05-29T17:17:11.730-04:00What a great idea. I feel so lucky because we hav...What a great idea. I feel so lucky because we have all kinds of farms, roadside stands and even tailgate markets so we are, quite easily, able to eat local. There is no comparison in taste ... and I think there must be a huge nutritional benefit as well. Together with my little patio "farm", we should be in produce heaven.<br /><br />BTW ... a couple of your comments have been featured on my blog today.<br /><br />Have a great weekend!<br /><br />Small Footprints<br />http://reducefootprints.blogspot.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18323775808390175925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post-89168576750326940792009-05-26T16:16:26.267-04:002009-05-26T16:16:26.267-04:00Craig : We have a bison farm near our house too. J...Craig : We have a bison farm near our house too. Just have to make sure what they eat is local as well! I plan on exploring a few small local farms for my husband to have some local meats. I don't eat them at all. But that is okay! Between the dairy and the eggs, I should be fine for protein.<br /><br />I've been doing lots of research on what is around. Been in contact with a few grain grower associations for the area. Looking forward to find those that will sell on the individual scale!<br /><br />Brady : Welcome!<br /><br />Yes, we practically live at the farmer's markets during the summer. We barely ever go to the grocery store while the growing season is under way! We also have another whole other plot where beans and peas, lettuces, brussel sprouts, collard greens, tomatoes and cucumbers are being planted. We plan on having balcony herb gardens to transfer to our new place! We are also huge into home preserves so we are looking forward to that!Yanichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758090428151221761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post-70542451137237657392009-05-26T13:01:14.256-04:002009-05-26T13:01:14.256-04:00I totally agree with Craig! Have you looked for an...I totally agree with Craig! Have you looked for any farmer's markets in your area? That would be a great source for fresh veggies of all types. <br /><br />Also, beans are very easy to grow. You may consider doing some container gardens while you transition to your new house. It would be a great way to bring some food with you and you just can't get any more local than your own garden.<br /><br />You can always expand the garden to outside once you've gotten a chance to get settled, though being in Canada you might miss most of the growing season this year. I guess that's what makes container gardening such a good option!Bradyhttp://www.ourgreenadventure.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-175797101709393776.post-30162593178375311462009-05-26T11:04:47.317-04:002009-05-26T11:04:47.317-04:00It is amazing what you can find just within 100 mi...It is amazing what you can find just within 100 miles of your home. Wine, berries, bison meat (at least here in Alberta), honey, everything! It is really great.<br /><br />The other great thing about buying local is that you begin to know the people you are buying from and you help to create relationships so you know where your food comes from and what comes into it.<br /><br />My wife and I will take a locally made food product over something from a huge corporation any day of the week.Craig Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00558880073295414037noreply@blogger.com