Plan Now, Grow More
By Maren Neldam, Children’s Education Program Manager The sun is traveling its winter arc low in the southern sky, and we are urged indoors to connect with the restful rhythm of the season. The […]
Category Archives: Tilth Alliance
Check out the posts below for general updates from Tilth Alliance.
Celebrating a Food Culture That Brings Us Together
I love a theme party. Cooler weather, shorter days and greyish purple skies are motivators for spending time indoors with friends. Last year was a “makeup, mac and cheese and martinis” party—a trifecta of frivolity for my pals of both genders. This year I’m hatching an 8-hour Godfather marathon—I and II only, don’t get […]
Looking at our Roots: The Tilth Association Founding Meeting
By Mark Musick Forty years ago today more than 70 people from across the Northwest gathered at Pragtree Farm in Snohomish County to officially form the Tilth Association (the predecessor […]
A Passion for Compost and Community
By Alan Garvey, Master Composter/Soil Builder Intern My Master Composter experience started back in the fall of 2014. Little did I know I was stepping into a world that would […]
Defining the Possibilities of Each Other’s Lives
I thought I had a brown thumb. I’d put a plant in the ground, watch it wither, and wonder why my neighbor’s basil was two feet tall. Then, while making […]
Back to School: Think Inside the Box
Getting ready for the school year comes with a few annual rituals, like gathering school supplies, freeing the closet of outgrown clothes and shoes, and perhaps acquiring a fresh new […]
Construction Nears Completion at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands
By Liza Burke, Communications and Marketing Director With major construction nearing completion, the farm looks amazing! It’s been about a year since big equipment rolled in and began digging up […]
4 Easy Tips to Prevent and Manage Pests and Diseases
By Nisha Joglekar, Communications Intern As a new gardener, I would be puzzled at seeing browned, drooping or half-eaten leaves on plants that had looked healthy before. Making some simple changes […]
5 Newbie Gardening Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Nisha Joglekar, Communications Intern Arriving over a year back from the tropical climes of India, I was struck by how green Seattle was. Beautiful flowers and trees lined every […]
Fresh from the Farm Business Incubator
It’s been a busy few weeks kicking off the summer farming season — check out the latest news from the farm!
