While my April tulips are putting on a show it is my reminder that I need to finish up the early indoor starting of my Summer tomatoes and peppers. I took this photo this afternoon while out weeding.  It is a windy day in my Ohio garden but I’m loving the color and the time spent out playing in the soil.

  What are you finishing indoors as far as seed sowing goes?

If you have ever been to the city of brotherly love you know that Philadelphia is filled with amazing history.  Maybe the astonishing architecture plays a part in inspiring local artist.   Every where I looked it was clear that our great American history is alive in the city. Recently my love for photography and networking lead me to the  Philly Farm and Food Festival where I stayed at The Lowes located a short walking distance from the Convention Center. It was no surprise to see the amazing spring arrangements throughout the inside of the  building. The image to the left was taken outside the building.  In this post I hope to inspire you to think lettuce for your inside arrangements.  These images were captured in The Lowes main lobby.

This is a blog so please tell me what you think about using lettuce indoors for decorating?

Nothing beats Spring playing in the fresh green grass with my Pup Olivia.

Today is #woofWednesday on Twitter so be sure to follow along and tweet one of your favorite Doggy Pics!

I follow the @ASPCA on Twitter and enjoy their adorable puppy shares and information on how you can help out locally with pets who need your love.

My Favorite Bloom this Tuesday Morning

I got a nice shout out on Twitter from my friend Kim who is a total foodie and loves to garden simple just like me.  I posting a #Bloom_Tuesday after her sweet tweet!

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Happy Spring Everyone … please share with me a link to your favorite bloom today!

I arrived early today for the Philly Farm and Food Festival taking place  April 1, 2012 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Annex. During this event you will be educated by the experts at growing and be a part of community support.  Nothing better then supporting local growers if you ask me!  Philly Farm and Food Fest is a collaboration between Fair Food and PASA. I’m excited to bring this event to you with a strong focus on Twitter so you will be inspired to buy local as well as learn some cool things about growing food.

Did you know there are organic black walnuts? Here are some at the Fair Food Booth at Reading Terminal

This Guy Knows His Cheese…..

While exploring what some of the local growers are providing Philadelphia with at the Reading Terminal Marketplace I stopped by the Fair Food booth. I was able to check out all the fabulous organics produce, sample some cheese and talk with the Meat and Cheese manager Paul Lawler.  Paul shared with me what Fair Food will be bringing to the #PF3 event tomorrow as well as some information on specialty cheeses.

Quick Interview with Paul Lawler of Fair Food Philly

I hope you will follow on twitter at #PF3 hashtag where you will view images, live streaming and more from the Philly Farm and Food Festival.  Check out the #gardenchat on-location social media ‘hub’ featuring real time shares from all the social networks being used to cover this event.

Check out my photo collection for today’s visit to the Reading Terminal Markeplace on Flickr.com

I would like to challenge you to think local this time of year.  What do you enjoy purchasing from your local food growers? Be sure to leave a comment on this blog post!

If you are like me, you most likely do not think farm when someone says downtown Philly.  I’m thinking historic Liberty Bell,fabulous Art Museum and maybe a Philly Cheese-steak  but not farming.  However, on April 1st at the Philadelphia Convention Center you can check out regional farmers, food producers and artisanal food businesses.  NO JOKE! ( get it … April 1st and all!)   This is the very first Philly Farm & Food Fest on Sunday, April 1, 2012, 11am at the Pennsylvania Convention Center Annex, Hall G.   Be sure to click over to the official event webpage at PhillyFarmFest.com to check out the awesome list of sponsors.  I will be attending this event taking the #gardenchat network and sharing on our official page sponsored by Subaru USA.    IF you are at the event , be sure to look for the blue twitter bird and say hey!  I’d love to share with you how to get connected with 1,000′s of other garden, farmin, foodie friends who enjoy using social network to grow!

Please click over to the social media ‘hub’ I put together for the event so you can follow along with the tweets, live stream and images from the event on April 1st.     Join me April 1st for the Philly Farm & Food Fest Event – Click Here.