by Anneliese | Nov 19, 2008 | Environmental Issues, Events
The past two weeks have been quite hectic for me and Geoff. We exhibited at Green Festivals two weekends in a row, and they were on opposite coasts. It’s a tiring schedule, to be sure, but we like being busy like that. The Green Festivals are always interesting and a lot of fun. At each festival we end up making new friends, and we often see a lot of old friends, too. Two weeks ago the Green Festival was in Washington DC. A number of folks from the gardening...
by Anneliese | May 27, 2008 | Gardening
I took this photo of a couple of green strawberries today. I’m already drooling over what they will become in just a few more days. When it comes to fresh fruits and vegetables, I’ve been a bit spoiled. I simply cannot enjoy a strawberry from the supermarket. Sure, they’re huge compared to the relatively small fruits that grow in our garden, but when it comes to flavor there’s no comparison. Our little strawberries get so red and so sweet,...
by Anneliese | May 15, 2008 | Environmental Issues, Events
Hello all! Just wanted to write a quick post to remind everyone that the Chicago Green Festival is this weekend at Navy Pier. CobraHead will be exhibiting in booth 1621. The Green Festivals are organized by Co-op America and Global Exchange. They emphasize not just “green” trends, but also social and economic justice and fairly traded goods. The Green Fest will feature live music, renowned speakers, green films, a kid zone, organic food (and beer and...
by Anneliese | Apr 7, 2008 | Events
This past Saturday, Geoff and I were fortunate enough to attend the first ever Garden Bloggers Spring Fling, which took place in Austin. I had an incredibly fun time meeting other bloggers and touring gardens. Unfortunately, I neglected to make sure my camera battery was charged, so I was unable to take any pictures. On the other hand, I was free to simply enjoy the gardens. We started off the day with a tour of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. I...
by Anneliese | Apr 6, 2008 | Environmental Issues, Events
Hey Pacific Northwesterners (and visitors)! Please join us next weekend at the first ever Seattle Green Festival. The event will be held at the Washington State Convention & Trade Center on April 12 & 13. Noel and I will be in booth 326 in the Natural Home and Garden Section. The Green Festivals are a heck of a lot of fun (not to mention educational), so bring the whole family! Hi y’all. I wanted to know about the mid length hoe you were talking...
