Beacons 6/5/2026: Herbal Mouthwash, Yakima Cactus Garden, Permaculture as Revolution
ON THE FARMDuring the month of June we're offering fresh strawberries, and in the nursery we've added Hungarian Flat Leaf Parsley, Rosy Rosemary, Rugosa Friulana Squash, Beit Alpha F1 Cucumber and Orange Barrel Flashback Calendula. Get 'em while it's not too hot. _____DIY Herbal Mouthwash OptionsEarly summer is a great time to gather and dry herbs for year-round herbal mouthwash. To do it in your own kitchen, just make a strong tea using any or all of the following plants that are usually around in the yard or the pantry.
Beacons 5/29/26: Conference for The Greater Good, Know Your Rights Hub, Miyawaki Forests
ON THE FARMNew this week, in addition to garlic scapes, we're offering starts of Cardinal Basil, Bolloso Napolitano Basil, Mrs. Burns Lemon Basil and Long Island Mammoth Dill. LOCALOn June 11 we'll be at Heritage University to table during the Central Washington Conference for the Greater Good. Our sign will say "Ask us about Permaculture & Human Rights!" We'll have copies of the UDHR, lots of permaculture and human rights resources, and we'll be eager to chat about activism, advocacy, learning, shared goals, and how we can elevate and amplify
Beacons 5/8/26: Local Glass Recycling, Farms as Learning Centers, Herbs Against Fascism
ON THE FARMSolar Cooking Experiment #1:Basmati RiceConditions: 77 degrees. Started at 10:30, checked it at 12:00 and it was done. Regular rice recipe worked just fine: 2:1 water to rice, plus some salt and butter.Why solar cooking? My auntie worked with Solar Cookers International and she taught me that solar cooking solutions can help communities worldwide. And Yakima has a LOT of sun available, so why not?Learn more about solar cooking here. _____It's high planting season and our hoophouse is hoppin'. There's a whole slew of new plants available. Get
Beacons 5/8/26: Local Glass Recycling, Farms as Learning Centers, Herbs Against Fascism
ON THE FARMSolar Cooking Experiment #1:Basmati RiceConditions: 77 degrees. Started at 10:30, checked it at 12:00 and it was done. Regular rice recipe worked just fine: 2:1 water to rice, plus some salt and butter.Why solar cooking? My auntie worked with Solar Cookers International and she taught me that solar cooking solutions can help communities worldwide. And Yakima has a LOT of sun available, so why not?Learn more about solar cooking here. _____It's high planting season and our hoophouse is hoppin'. There's a whole slew of new plants available. Get
Beacons 4/17/26: Solar Farming, Coloring Contest, Human Rights Symposium
ON THE FARMNew in the shop this week we've got blue kale and scarlet runner bean starts, along with fresh lovage. _____We had a great time gathering and trading last weekend. Everyone took home treasures and the rain stayed away until we were done. Left over clothing was delivered to RAM Landing. We'll do it again soon, and we'll let you know when we do.LOCALWill Farmers Be Able to ‘Farm the Sun’ On Agricultural Land in Yakima?"In addition to keeping the land in agriculture, the solar panels could help lower
Beacons 4/3/26: Seed Exchange, Crafters Market, Wilderness College
ON THE FARMIt started as a seed swap and now it's grown. Please join us on the farm for a trade and some camaraderie. We'll have envelopes, pens and some bags available. Do bring your own bags if you have some!_____April Shop SpecialThis month, our alpaca fiber dryer balls are just $18 for a set of three. _____Rod's HouseThis week we served our last meal of the winter season at the Rod's House Hope Center. Nona's rolls accompanied a batch of chicken rice soup with powdered nettle leaf. Now we
