Building community and training farmers to grow food where we live

Events and Field Days…

Join us for the 2012
Funky Chicken Coop Tour!

April 7th, 2012 | 10am-4pm


If you've got a coop you want to show off, enter it to be shown on the tour!
This Sunday, Jan 22nd is the absolute deadline, so don't tarry!

Ways to Get Involved

If you're new to UP -
...fill out the short New Participant Form to let us know you're interested in learning more or receiving our notifications!

To see what days we're in the field or at events -
...check out the Calendar where you can sign up directly for an event.

Help coordinate a new farm in your area -
...by contacting us through the New Participant Form so that we can help you start a Community Conversation in your neighborhood.

Donate materials, sponsor a project, or help financially -
...by contacting our director at paige @ urbanpatchwork.org.

Seasonal Notes

Delicious! Arugula, Texas Ruby Red and Homemade Vinegrette

06 Jan, 2012 | Author: Farmer Paige | 1 Comment »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed Delicious! Arugula, Texas Ruby Red and Homemade Vinegrette

One more recipe to go with this week’s fresh shares of farm veggies. This one comes from our resident black smith and member, Anne Woods who raves about how delicious and easy this recipe is. And, Texas Ruby Red[read more]

Hiding Greens – a Sneak Peek Into a New Series

06 Jan, 2012 | Author: Farmer Paige | No Comments »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed Hiding Greens – a Sneak Peek Into a New Series

It’s true…sometimes vegetables are still vegetables, especially if you’re new to a CSA model where you’re ensured getting a bag of greens and other things week after week, even if you’ve[read more]

Recipes for Mustard Greens!

06 Jan, 2012 | Author: Farmer Paige | No Comments »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed Recipes for Mustard Greens!

With the mild weather we’ve been blessed with this winter, you’ve no doubt noticed that the mustard has flourished like none other! Here are a few recipes to enjoy it in fresh new ways! Reprinted from[read more]

In The News

How urban farming can end hunger: Meet Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms

28 Nov, 2011 | Author: Farmer Paige | No Comments »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed How urban farming can end hunger: Meet Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms

http://austin.culturemap.com/newsdetail/10-07-11-18-48-how-urban-farming-can-end-hunger/ BY SHELLEY SEALE for austinculturemap.com 10.18.11 | 01:45 pm Urban farming is pretty big in the grassroots-friendly city of [read more]

Paradox Players Benefit Performance – Oct 20th

03 Oct, 2011 | Author: Farmer Paige | No Comments »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed Paradox Players Benefit Performance – Oct 20th

We are thrilled and honored to announce that the Paradox Players, one of Austin’s premier community theater groups, is generously donating one performance of their final production of the season to Urban Patchwork as [read more]

Join Us on National Day of Service – Oct 1

06 Sep, 2011 | Author: Farmer Paige | No Comments »
remote host "www.urbanpatchwork.org" not allowed 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 neighborhood food plots and [read more]

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