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#018 September 2010/Farming/Food/gardening

Proud Mary

Mary Seton Corboy and Greensgrow continue to set an example
story by Lee Stabert/photos by Jessica Kourkounis
Greensgrow, an urban farm and nursery in kensington, is a superstar of Philadelphia’s sustainability community. Having earned an abundance of recent national and local press, the pioneering farm’s name is always at the ready when conversation turns to the rising

August 20, 2010

14 mins read

#018 September 2010/Bicycling/transportation/Travel

Along for the Ride …to the Perkiomenville Flea Market

By Julie Lorch
On one of the hottest days of summer, a friend and I embarked on a two-day bike trip to Perkiomenville. Every Monday, over 300 vendors gather at the corner of Route 29 and the Perkiomen Trail for what is widely considered one of the best flea markets around. We had our saddlebags ready

August 20, 2010

3 mins read

#018 September 2010/Food/gardening

Late Arrivals

By Char Vandermeer
By mid-August, you probably know what works in your garden and what doesn’t. But fall is falling and seed catalogue season is a long ways away—this can lead to a case of the late summertime blues.

August 20, 2010

1 min read

#018 September 2010/Food/gardening

Jungle Fever

This South Philly gardener goes vertical by scott orwig
Sometimes it’s easy to forget the simplest way to go green: plants. But for city dwellers whose outdoor space consists of a tiny concrete slab or rooftop deck, a lush, outdoor garden seems out of the question. There are plenty of easy ways to green up even

August 20, 2010

1 min read

#018 September 2010/Environment/Water

Smart Water

Two Penn grads quench your thirst and address the global water crisis by danielle zimmerman
In Philadelphia, you can fill a glass with the flick of a faucet, or instantly run a warm bath to relax from a particularly rough day. But for people living in other parts of the world, those simple actions are still

August 20, 2010

2 mins read

#018 September 2010/Community/Cooking/education/Food

Learning To Eat

Philadelphia’s Farm to School program expands by lee stabert
Over the last few years, school lunch has scored a prominent place in the national dialogue—whether it’s Michelle Obama’s initiatives, Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution or “Fed Up With Lunch,” a Texas teacher’s disturbing blog documenting the daily menu at her school. It’s also an issue that’s poised

August 20, 2010

2 mins read

#018 September 2010/Cooking/Food

Slice of Heaven

This month’s cover story on Greensgrow Farm hits on a number of our favorite issues—cultivating community, repurposing vacant land, food and self-reliance—but, at its core, it’s about the joys of hard work. As my dad used to say, “Hard work ain’t easy.” He would know. With the help of my mom and their four children,

August 20, 2010

2 mins read

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Design Philadelphia: SA VA Launches Webstore

SA VA Fashion, local haven for sustainable design and Grid cover story star, has launched its webstore. Click through to check out designer Sarah Van Aken’s stylish skirts, dresses, tops and accessories, all made in a garment factory above her Sansom Street boutique. And be sure to utilize the “Ethiquette” feature to isolate items that

August 20, 2010

1 min read

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Group Effort: Kensington Co-op Seeks Members

The Kensington Community Food Coop has launched an ambitious new membership campaign. You can sign up online through the group’s website or visit their table at the Greensgrow Farmers’ Market. Here’s what they had to say in a recent letter from the Board oK Directors: When I say we need a co-op, I don’t mean

August 20, 2010

1 min read

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Mystery Solved: Automatic Bike Counters Arrive

Mystery boxes!I’m sure I wasn’t alone in my curiosity about the strange rubber bands running across roads around Center City. Now I have my answer: Automatic Bike Counters! The Bicycle Coalitions has the full scoop.

August 19, 2010

1 min read

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