earthly delights harvest party 2010

it was a really cool shindig

on this gorgeous day

in a northwest boise backyard.

there was a delicious potluck

from mostly local ingredients

{with a contest ~ the tomatillo berry crisp won}

there were several musical guests,

poetry readings,

and then ned sang the abc's

there were favorite farm games of yore:

a three-legged race & potato sack races.

ned won the sack race... twice.

here he is with his farm-fresh prizes:

if you live near boise,

you would be well-advised to

click here

and find a way to connect with these great folks.

you could:

1. buy a csa share for next summer

for 18 weeks of local, organic produce

2. buy a winter csa share

for 10 weeks of homemade soup & bread

3. attend one of their workshops on

seed saving, canning, homebrewing,

fruit tree pruning, backyard chickens,

or urban permaculture.

4. just call or email them and ask for a farm tour

or find out how you can get involved.

earthly delights is not a traditional farm.

it is made up of several urban backyards

in northwest boise.

homeowners allow the farmers to grow

crops in their backyards,

maximizing diversity and production

in previously underutilized lots.

locally grown food is healthier

for us,

for the environment,

and for the local economy.

the web of earthly delights farmers, interns,

neighbors, friends, and family

is a model for a sustainable, happy world.

and they throw one heck of a party.

♥