On March 30th, The Food Connection hosted a Community Growing Social, which was a fun casual evening where new and old friends got together to make Buddha Bowls, swap seeds and get excited about gardening. We appreciated the seed sharing with the seemingly unlimited choices and numerous ideas and tips for gardening; it was especially educational for us beginners. The discussion on bug infestation problems and solutions was of particular interest to us; one method that stood o

A great time was had by all on the last Wednesday of August at the Food Connection! Tonight's presentation was given by the friendly folks at Hives for Humanity. They gave an impassioned talk on all things bees including how the complex world of hives are formed and the function of the drones, workers, and queen bees. They answered many questions including the role of the beekeepers in maintaining healthy hives. They also told us about the 75 hives they manage around the Lowe