White House Farmers' Market a Possibility says Obama

This is a very heartening article from grist.com--it's exactly the kind of attitude that I relate to in terms of family, community and food!

Here's a fun site with crafty goods and great ideas for recycling throwaways into useful items.

thelongthread.com

Nashville Farmers Market in Full Swing

What a great time to get out and support our local food producers and sellers. I love to take the kids for a splash in the Bicentennial Mall fountains after we finish our shopping. 

The Nashville Farmers Market website is also a wealth of information--great resource!

Clever Handmade Gardening Accessories

I came across this handy and very giftable green item this morning with a quick local search on Etsy-- the completely addictive online shopping source for all things handmade.  See this paper pot maker and other beautifully crafted pieces by Nashville artisan Jackie Johnson at the Wood Elements shop on Etsy.