Pollinate, my local urban farming store

Pollinate received a Kiva loan last year, and were just featured in a short "success story" video:



I love this store and I am glad that I was able to help with the loan!

Homesteading blog plug: The Walden Effect

I've been reading a number of e-books about homesteading, gardening, and raising chickens. I saw Anna Hess's name and booklets pop up frequently. I ended up purchasing "EATING the Working Chicken" (yup, the caps in the title is official), and from there I went to her blog, The Walden Effect. It's a charming, regularly updated recording of her daily life on her homestead. Check it out!