Imagine growing fresh, nutritious food in the heart of a city, no soil required. That’s exactly what hydroponics and aquaponic systems make possible! By replacing soil with nutrient-rich water, hydroponic systems nurture plants right at the root, speeding growth and...
The Best Route Mobile Market
The Mobile Market is a farmer’s market on wheels that brings fresh, local produce to communities struggling with food access and insecurity.
Planting Garlic at Home
It's garlic planting time! Did you know there are two types of garlic? While softneck garlic typically has a greater number of smaller cloves, Trellis grows hardneck garlic because it is cold-hardy, has a high number of varieties, typically has more intense flavor,...
Teaching Communities to Lead and Feed Themselves
Listen to The Farmhouse Podcast's August 22, 2024 interview with Jennifer Anderson: Teaching Communities to Lead and Feed Themselves “The work that we do is really about helping people to lead and feed themselves,” said Anderson. “So, it’s about how we can help...
7 Simple and Effective Ways to Conserve Water in Home Gardening
Water conservation is a crucial practice in home gardening, not only for environmental sustainability but also to reduce water bills and promote efficient plant growth. According to the Pew Research Center, “Over 2 billion people already lack access to safe drinking...
Nurturing Food Security; Fostering Food Sovereignty
In the world of food systems, two connected yet separate concepts play crucial roles in shaping our relationship with food - food security and food sovereignty. While both aim to ensure access to nutritious food, they differ in their focus and principles....
The Incredible Power of Composting
With climate change becoming an increasingly more urgent issue, it's crucial for us to adopt sustainable practices that can make a real difference. One practice that packs a punch is composting. It's simple, effective, and has a range of environmental benefits. In...
When to Start your Seeds for a Thriving Garden
By February, gardeners are itching to get their hands back in the soil. Our muscles are well-rested after some hibernation, the days are beginning to lengthen, and a few warm days here and there tease that spring is around the corner. I’ll be honest; we’ve had such a...
Uncharted Roots: Why asking where your food comes from can make a big difference
Recently, a participant of our SEED Skills youth program asked the question, “Where does our food come from?” Without missing a beat, another participant replied, “the store.” Asking them to dig a little deeper, we pressed, “but where does the store get their food?”...









