I went on a wildflower hunting trip up to Sandpoint today. Stopped by the Farmers' Market and I am jealous of there nice central location. It's obvious that the city has really embraced the market. With all the news this week about the challenge of hosting Farmers' Markets it was great to see a community that really is getting it right.
The wildflowers were great. I hadn't come across the tiger lily before so it was a treat to get some pics.
The Year of Plenty blog was created by Craig Goodwin in the winter of 2008 to chronicle the experiences of his family as they sought to consume everything local, used, homegrown or homemade. That journey was a wonderful introduction to people and movements in the Spokane area who are seeking the welfare of the community through local foods, farmers markets, community gardens, sustainable transportation, and more fulfilling and just patterns of consumption. In 2009 and beyond the blog will continue to report on these relationships and practices, all through the eyes of a family with young children. Craig manages the Millwood Farmers' Market, is a Master Food Preserver and Pastor at Millwood Presbyterian Church. Craig can be reached at goody2230@gmail.com
