Civil Eats

Check out my article on Tricycle Gardens for Civil Eats, a national blog that "promotes critical thought about sustainable agriculture and food systems as part of building economically and socially just communities." I've been doing a lot of writing on Tricycle Gardens lately, haven't I?

Tricycle Gardens and Richmond's Burgeoning Food Movement

"It’s obvious that Tricycle Gardens is the beating heart of Richmond, Virginia’s sustainable food movement. The 501c(3) touches every area of the local food system. Community gardens rise up out of vacant lots. Teachers appear at schools and community centers to teach kids about gardening and eating veggies, and classes on gardening and food preservation for adults are held regularly. Potlucks bring Richmonders together to eat local, seasonal produce. The success stories are numerous, with many more to come. So how and why has Tricycle Gardens succeeded in a city whose history and social landscape provide significant obstacles to progress in food justice?"

Read the entire article here.