The Providential Gardener

Happy World Soil Day!

When you woke up today, chances are you didn't know that December 5, 2014, is designated as World Soil Day. So now you know! There are so many "Days" set aside to remember all sorts of things. Everyone (in the... Read more →

Thanksgiving Feasts and Winter Farmers Markets

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is talking turkey these days. As we plan our celebrations, many of us also think of sharing with our neighbors who are having a hard time. Rather than bringing a real turkey to the... Read more →

New Food Producers Network ~ Meeting October 21, 2014

Are you a small food business in RI? Want to meet others in your field? Join the New Food Producers Network & connect with your food entrepreneur peers to discuss all the opportunities and challenges. Next Gathering: Tuesday 10/21 6... Read more →

Add Your Photos to the 2014 Relish Rhody Campaign

Food Day (October 24) is a nationwide movement for healthy, affordable and sustainable food. Relish Rhody is a statewide photo campaign to celebrate Rhode Island food and the people who grow, raise, harvest, deliver, sell, purchase, prepare, serve, donate &... Read more →

URI Sustainability Week Events ~ October 14-16, 2014

The URI Cooperative Extension is celebrating its 100th anniversary next week, Tuesday, October 14th - Thursday, October 16th, by offering a variety of daytime and evening activities! All events are free and open to the public. To RSVP and for... Read more →

Capturing Sunlight: "Soluable Bags of Fertilizer" for Rhode Island Farms and Gardens

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has a continuing series of videos on soil health for farmers. Home gardeners might also find them interesting. I hope that all our local farmers will take a moment to explore all of the Science... Read more →