Maybe you were otherwise engaged on Monday when everyone else was celebrating National Food Day. Not to worry--there are still a number of great ways to celebrate. more ›

It's always exciting when local non-profits get government cash--particularly when the money's going toward something as sustainable and forward-thinking as Tilth. more ›

Do you keep hens? Are you thinking of keeping hens? House your hens in style with a Saltbox Chicken Coop, built here in Seattle by Berg Danielson, a finish carpenter. Originally a project for his own chickens, Danielson's design has evolved into a functional throwback to the Saltbox aesthetic - a mix of country quaint and modern convenience. Assembled from planks of cedar and a box of nails, Danielson's chicken coops are sturdy, rot-resistant, and will keep your hens (and eggs) safe and snug. more ›

It seems as though 2009 will be the year of recession-inspired backyard chicken coops. (Those lawn-mowing goats are so 2007.) We've been pretty excited about all the recent chicken coop sightings around Seattle. Even if they are only a city-limited, three domestic fowl per single-family lot, we still think they're cute. However, we have recently learned that Seattle is lagging behind on the chicken coop craze. more ›