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...check out the Calendar where you can sign up directly for an event.

Help coordinate a new farm in your area -
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Donate materials, sponsor a project, or help financially -
...by contacting our director at paige @ urbanpatchwork.org.

‘Updates’ Articles

Join Us on National Day of Service – Oct 1

Join Us on National Day of Service – Oct 1

This October 1st Urban Patchwork is proud to be a part of Be the Change – National Day of Service supported by Be the Change Austin and Hands on Central Texas. We’re expanding our [read more]

How To: Store Fruits and Vegetables

How To: Store Fruits and Vegetables

How to Store Vegetables without Plastic Always remove any tight bands from your vegetables or at least loosen them to allow them to breathe. Artichokes‐ place in an airtight container sealed, [read more]

Violet Crown Festival Benefits UP on May 7th!

Violet Crown Festival Benefits UP on May 7th!

http://violetcrowncommunity.org/events/violet-crown-festival-2011 Violet Crown Festival 2011 Celebrate Spring With The Violet Crown Festival! 2011 Violet Crown Spring Festival Saturday, May 7, 2011, [read more]

Spring 2011 VCUP Announcement

Spring has arrived! We are starting to have an abundance of crops and eggs, and it’s time for spring share pick-ups. For the next few weeks we’ll slowly transition into the peak of the [read more]

A New Year for Urban Patchwork!

“Happy New Year” has a different connotation for growers than it does for folks not connected with the ebb and flow of seasons. Spring is definitely the herald of all things new, and in [read more]

Seasonal Eating – Central Texas Fall and Winter

Seasonal Eating – Central Texas Fall and Winter

. Fall is upon us, and in Central Texas that means the best growing season is at hand. That makes sense to gardeners and farmers, but what does that mean to those of us who eat our way through the [read more]

Change is a-coming!

Change is a-coming!

After months of silence, the Urban Patchwork blog finally trumpets happily some spring fresh tidings! Greetings!  Allow me to introduce myself: I am Keith, a brand new staff farmer now working with [read more]

CSA Pilot Farms are Tilled, Planted and Growing

This is reprinted from the August Crestview NA newsletter. Imagine getting fresh, locally grown veggies and eggs delivered to your door each week for less than grocery store prices. Now that we have [read more]

Pilot Program Plot Installation

Pilot Program Plot Installation

Over the weekend, we finished almost all of the remaining plots we’ll use for the pilot program growing season. Here are some before and after pictures: We’ll be back out there tonight [read more]

Current Events

If you’re interested in having a weekly share of fresh produce, this month is the last opportunity to get the early bird pricing. After that, the prices goes up from $288 to $320 not including [read more]

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