Life & Times Locavore: A local feast — celebrating Thanksgiving with seasonal produce
BY IMKE AHLF-WIEN After I moved to the U.S., in 2006, Thanksgiving quickly became my favorite holiday. A day focused…
Life & Times Locavore: Creativity and connection — community gardens in Hyattsville
BY IMKE AHLF-WIEN The Hyatt Park Community Garden is a lush oasis nestled amidst the urban hubbub of Hamilton Street…
Life & Times Locavore: ECO City Farms aims to sustain and train
BY IMKE AHLF-WIEN Hyattsville resident Margaret Morgan-Hubbard, founder and CEO of ECO City Farms (short for Engaged Community Offshoots, Inc.),…
Life & Times Locavore: The beautiful business of bees
By Imke Ahlf-Wien It’s a sunny afternoon in May when I visit Hope Honey Farm’s owner, apiarist Maggie Mills, at…
Life& Times Locavore: Back to the roots
BY IMKE AHLF-WIEN Eating locally, even just a small portion of your meals, means getting in sync with the seasons. …
Life & Times Locavore: Uncompromisingly local
By IMKE AHLF-WIEN I almost drove past Blue Berwyn Farm when I visited Stephanie Young on a crisp morning this…
Life & Times Locavore: Late summer cooking in Hyattsville
By Imke Ahlf-Wien Ahh, late summer! The vegetable gardens of my friends and neighbors are overflowing with produce. Just strolling…
