Seasonal Availability of Fruits and Vegetables in West Texas:
Spring (March - May):
kale, lettuce, spinach, peas, beets, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower,
onions, brussel sprouts, asparagus, herbs, radishes, turnips, leeks
Summer (June - August): onions, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, celery,
garlic, summer squash, winter squash, potatoes, cucumbers, melons,
beans, blackberries, basil, leeks
Fall (September - November): tomatoes, sweet potatoes, garlic,
onions, peppers, eggplant, kale, lettuce, spinach, turnips, beets,
greens, winter and summer squash (early fall), pumpkins, pears
Winter (December - February): kale, lettuce, beets, turnips,
carrots, greens, radishes
Resources
Acres U.S.A. is North America's oldest, largest magazine covering
commercial-scale organic and sustainable farming and gardening. They not
only publish a monthly mag but also sell a plethora of books and
publications.
http://www.acresusa.com/magazines/magazine.htm
LocalHarvest is America's #1 organic and local food website. You can find
farms, markets, food, and other local info for communities throughout the
USA.
http://www.localharvest.org/
Soil Mender Products is a family-owned company with over fifteen years of
experience in the composting business. They offer premium quality organic
soil amendments for both home and commercial production.
http://www.soilmender.com/index.php
RECOM Resource Recovery is committed and dedicated to making our "community"
environmentally "friendly" for generations to come by offering superior
recycled materials and goods, along with providing exceptional service and
attention to every customer's needs. Our goal is to provide the largest,
most complete array of recycled materials for our good neighbors around the
world. We provide bulk materials for your landscaping needs including, but
not limited to, compost, mulch, firewood, and much more.
http://recomtx.com/index.html
Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global,
grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links
the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment.
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/
http://foodsecurity.org/
http://www.ogallalacommons.org/