Creative Loafing Tampa

Dinner and a movie at MOSI to benefit Sweetwater Organic Community Farm: Thu. 11/10

Attendees receive a free burrito and drink to enjoy during the screening of FRESH.

• by Katie Machol
Attendees receive a free burrito and drink to enjoy during the screening of FRESH.
• Tags: Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, chipotle mexican grill, chipotle, green, fresh film, mosi, The Museum of Science and Industry, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, burrito, local farms, family farms, agriculture, organic, produce, Tampa, events

Odessa's new open fresh market a success

• by Lisa Custer
Organic produce, local vendors and live entertainment.
• Tags: Green Community, Green Community Events, market, organic, produce, vendor, green, Tampa, Odessa, outdoor, music, entertainment, local

Join the Tampa Bay Food Revolution Home & Garden Challenge

• by Katie Machol
Volunteers will be gathering at five different locations in Tampa Bay to plant community vegetable gardens
• Tags: Green Living, Food Events, Green Community Events, code green community, tampa bay, garden, victory garden, organic garden, food, produce, local, local food, community, sustainability, fossil fuels, oil, vegetables

Tampa Bay area fresh markets guide

• by Katie Machol
Local produce is abundant (and not to be passed up) at these open air fresh markets.
• Tags: Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, local produce, produce, food, organic, local food, market, Farmers' Markets, Food & Drink Events, fresh markets, Green Community Events

Sourcing local ingredients is becoming more of an option for Bay area restaurants: Cafe Dufrain’s Ferrell Alvarez finds the time

• by Brian Ries
• Tags: Restaurant News, Green Living, produce, Restaurant News, local food, mise en place, Green Living, urban oasis hydroponic farm, cafe dufrain, local farms, local business, chef ferrell alvarez

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm's free Raw Food Fair: Saturday, April 16

• by Katie Machol
• Tags: Food Events, Green Community Events, produce, food, organic, Free, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, raw food, Food Events, Green Community Events

Recipe inspiration for sweet corn season

• by Katie Machol
Buy it sweet, and get it while it's cheap!
• Tags: Recipes & Cooking, produce, recipe, Florida, cooking, recipes, Recipes & Cooking, corn, local, in season, florida produce, sweet corn

Sweetwater Organic Community Farm offers CSA memberships for 2011-2012 season beginning April 1st

• by Katie Machol
Every year they offer seasonal CSA share memberships to the public from November through the end of May. Share pick-ups are available at the farm or at the St Petersburg Saturday Morning Market.
• Tags: Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, Tampa, produce, food, green, organic, farm, local food, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Food & Drink Events, csa, Green Community Events, shares

Support the Dunedin Community Garden at their yard sale fundraiser this Friday and Saturday, March 11-12

• by Katie Machol
"We need funds," Julie Vogel, secretary of the association and one of the four core board members of the group, told the Dunedin Patch. "Not only to become a 501(c)(3). We need funds to actually start the garden."
• Tags: Green Living, Green Community Events, produce, Dunedin, organic, garden, local, Green Living, dunedin community garden, Green Community Events

The Hyde Park Village Fresh Market begins Sunday, March 6, in Tampa

• by Katie Machol
Taking place the first Sunday of every month year-round, this new market will feature over 70 vendors offering fresh produce, handmade arts and crafts, delicious food, live music, cooking demonstrations and a local massage therapist.
• Tags: Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, Tampa, local produce, produce, fresh market, Hyde Park, events, green, local food, farmers market, Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events

Start your own organic garden with a little help from the groOrganic experts

• by Jessica Respondek
Their approach is today’s latest rage for home gardening, as well as, being the most convenient for newcomers. And don’t discount if you live in a condo or apartment, they adapt.
• Tags: Green Living, produce, food, organic gardening, green, organic, garden, gardening, Green Living

Tips for first-time gardeners

• by erinlennox
• Tags: Green Living, produce, garden, gardening, Green Living, vegetables, plants, fruits, first time gardener

Interview with Sweetwater Organic Farm founder Rick Martinez (video)

• by Eric Stewart
Martinez talks about the CSA farm, activities, workshops and the zoning issues they're facing.
• Tags: Green Living, Green Policy, produce, garden, Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, Green Living, Green Policy, eric stewart, code green community, organic farm, csa, Rick Martinez

How to start a 'no-dig' organic garden

• by Katie Machol
Easy, step-by-step instructions on creating your own organic garden using newspapers, compost and a few other items.
• Tags: Green Living, produce, organic gardening, organic, garden, gardening, Green Living, vegetables, plants, no-dig garden

New fresh market: First Saturdays at Wiregrass in Wesley Chapel

• by Katie Machol
You'll find a a variety of local, certified organic, hydroponic and conventional produce, as well as Florida native plants, herbs, flowers, organic garden supplies, prepared foods, local art and eco-friendly products.
• Tags: Green Living, Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, produce, fresh market, Wesley Chapel, organic, Green Living, farmers market, Fresh, Food & Drink Events, Pasco, Green Community Events, the shops at wiregrass, wiregrass

CL Holiday Auction Item #60: Beautiful (and tasty) gift baskets for the holidays and after

• by Katie Machol
From BJ's Wholesale Club, enjoy a "Sweet Soiree" basket featuring holiday-inspired chocolates, cookies and serving accessories, and from Amy's Fresh Deliveries, a small basket of the best fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms delivered right to your door for two weeks.
• Tags: Food and Restaurants, Holiday Guide Auction, Food and Restaurants, produce, charity, holiday, local food, gift basket, Holiday Auction, CL holiday auction, BJ's Wholesale Club, Amy's Fresh Delivery

Eating with the seasons: Florida fall produce guide and recipes to try

• by Katie Machol
Here's a list of the produce in season in the Sunshine State followed by some great recipes written by our food contributors from the CL Cookbook to use it in.
• Tags: Recipes & Cooking, Food News, produce, Recipes & Cooking, Food News, local food, vegetables, markets, fruits

The Permaculture Guild to create community permaculture garden at Faith House in St. Pete - Sunday, October 10

• by Katie Machol
This project is intended to not only beautify the property and the neighboring community, but to also enhance the recovery of the Faith House residents, as they will be the ones helping tend to the garden and enjoying its harvests.
• Tags: Green Living, Green Community Events, produce, Green Living, community garden, vegetables, fruit, permaculture, volunteer, the Permaculture Guild, Green Community Events, Faith House

The Fresh Market to open 100th store in St. Pete on Wednesday, October 13

• by Katie Machol
Not only is this a great addition to St. Pete, adding 90 jobs to the area, it's also a big milestone for The Fresh Market chain because this marks their 100th store.
• Tags: Food News, Restaurant News, Food Events, St. Petersburg, produce, food, organic, Food News, Restaurant News, deli, Fresh, bakery, Food Events, the fresh market, 100th store

Tampa Bay fresh markets reopen this weekend

• by Katie Machol
October means our beloved fresh markets are back in business!
• Tags: Green Living, Food & Drink Events, Green Community Events, produce, Sweetwater Organic Farm Sunday Morning Market, local food, Ybor market, Green Living, Farmers' Markets, St. Petersburg Saturday Morning Market, Food & Drink Events, Tampa Downtown Market, Ybor Saturday Market, markets, fresh markets, seminole heights sunday morning market, land o lakes saturday market, Green Community Events, Winthrop Town Center Farmers Market, fishhawk ranch market, winthrop