You have to see this great video created by the nonprofit group Kitchen Gardeners International, who are running the “Eat the View” campaign. The campaign’s goal is to encourage the return of edible landscapes on the White House lawn. This goal is seeking backing by President Obama. If he makes a change, and replants America’s garden, the theory is that this will inspire citizens to grow healthy and environmentally responsible food as well. This video is also a great simple history learning tool for kids – perfect for homeschooled kids too.

“Eat the View” is coordinated by Kitchen Gardeners International, a …read more

Sustainable Table rocks pretty much all over the place, which is why it’s my green website spotlight of the week.

You will LOVE this site. It’s a one-stop shop (ok site) for everything edible and sustainable. You can spend hours on this site and never get bored, or run out of topics to explore.
What you’ll see when you visit: 

A gigantic introduction to sustainable eating – issues like why eat sustainable, how to get started with sustainable eating, a handy dictionary, and more are covered.
Recipes and cookbook reviews. PS the recipes look amazing.
A huge how-to shopping guide.
An entire section on sustainable foods …read more