This past summer, I had an opportunity to visit my friend Greg Peterson down in Phoenix, Arizona. Among the many hats he wears, Greg is owner of The Urban Farm. This "farm" is quite different from the stereotypical cows and barns and fields of hay. It is a real-world working example of the future of just how we might grow our food, live more lightly upon the planet, and have fun doing it, too!

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For me, there are two things that truly announce Summer's arrival.  One is putting the hammock out and going for a test-sway.  The other is adding juicy, delectable, farm-fresh strawberries to my Heritage Flakes and soy milk.

Coincidentally, The Toronto Star recently ran a detailed article on the fabled strawberry.  I read it and almost spewed said Heritage Flakes and soy milk, along with my poor strawberries.

 

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