Local Health and Sustainability Events Coming Up in Milwaukee

Local Health and Sustainability Events Coming Up in Milwaukee 9/9/15  Green Drinks (Sustainability Meetup)  http://www.mkegreendrinks.org/992015-fernando-reyes-gonzalez-johnson-controls-corporate-sustainability/ 9/10/15  Pre-Expo Special Training for Holistic Health Expo Vendors  http://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-practices-for-a-successful-trade-show-tickets-18428571353?aff=erellivorg# 9/17/15  WasteCap Emerald Evening Fundraiser; http://www.wastecap.org/events/emerald_evening.php (transforming waste into resources) 9/19/15   Victory Garden Initiative Farm Raiser Party (empowering people to grow their own food)  http://victorygardeninitiative.org/FarmRaiser 9/26/15 Wisconsin Gluten Free Expo  Saturday 10 … Continue reading

If We Build It, They Will Come

If We Build It, They Will Come. Great article about Concordia Gardens in Milwaukee. I love this place!! Come join in the fun with Victory Garden Initiative!!

Victory Garden Blitz – Still Time to Get Your Garden!

Victory Garden Blitz – Coming soon! This is just a friendly reminder from Victory Garden Initiative that you have only 18 days left to order your garden for the 2014 Victory Garden Blitz! Each May, VGI rallies an army of volunteers to build hundreds of raised beds across Milwaukee–from backyards, to community gardens, to businesses … Continue reading

Help VGI Help More People Grow Food By Enjoying Great Food

This is a fabulous excuse to go out to some of the nicest restaurants in Milwaukee and help a good cause while you enjoy the amazing food and drinks. I had to share since Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) is so near and dear to my heart, plus the Bartolottas have the best restaurants around! I … Continue reading

Karin Conway Changing Energy 2013

Karin Conway Changing Energy 2013  posted to Youtube 12/31/13  http://youtu.be/Gxdj_PfKWYo?t=2s Hi, this is Karin Conway, your organic growth coach. Today is Dec 31st 2013. I am so glad this year is over with. Today I want to talk about Changing energy, which can be very confusing…If you are experiencing some changing energy, I would recommend … Continue reading

14 food resolutions for 2014 – Inspired by Jessy Servi

Republished with permission from Jessy Servi of my VGI Food Leader Certification program. As Nelson Mandela said, “sometimes it falls upon a generation to be great.”Together we can be that generation and find solutions to nourish both people and the planet!Here are 14 food resolutions for 2014:1. Meet Your Local Farmer Know your farmer, know … Continue reading

Permaculture Growth at Victory Garden Initiative

Permaculture review by Karin Conway 10/30/13 (PDC Certification 2013)   What the heck is this thing called “permaculture” anyway?  That is a good question that I have had asked a lot lately.  I heard it described perfectly as “Applied Ecology” recently. I couldn’t think of a more succinct definition.   According to  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permaculture ;  Permaculture is … Continue reading

Food Movement Job Posting – Milwaukee

Who do you know who is passionate about the food movement, detail oriented, and looking for a new job in Milwaukee? Please pass along this job description for the Victory Garden Initiative. I am passionate about supporting this worthwhile cause. I am part of the Food Leader Certification program and volunteer to build raised beds … Continue reading