Greenstreet Gardens is one of the many farms in southern Maryland to be a member of So. Maryland, So Good.

Greenstreet Gardens is one of the many farms in southern Maryland to be a member of So. Maryland, So Good. You can learn more about this exciting and informative organization by visiting www.somarylandsogood.com. We are one of the “Turnbuckle Hop” sites in the So. Maryland Trails (www.somdtrails.com) and we are also a designated pick-up site for the trails book. So, when planning a family outing, come by for a guidebook, and enjoy the day visiting sites that celebrate our natural culture and heritage.

In the meantime, consider taking the Buy Local Challenge that is coming up July 18-26, 2009. For 3 years now, folks take the pledge to shop locally for locally grown food during the last week in July. Here’s a fact from folks at SMADC (Southern Maryland Agriculture Development Commission) – if every household in the state spent $12 a week on local foods for 8 weeks, nearly $200,000,000 would go directly back to our farms. This is a great way to get your family involved and you can add your names to the ever growing list of those who have taken the pledge. Spend your food dollars in a way that is good for your family, your community and our planet. For more information, go to www.buy-local-challenge.com. Have fun visiting local farm stands, farmers markets and stores and restaurants that feature local farm food and wine on their menus.