Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Monday, July 14, 2014

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

The daughter of Rob Foresta helps maintain his organic garden

Robert Foresta believes organic gardening isn't just about what you don't do, it's about trying to foster a more holistic, natural ecosystem

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Rob Foresta is a consultant for The Food Trust

The Food Trust operates 25 farmers' markets in Philadelphia, including Clark Park Farmers' Market, Philly's oldest year-round market, and Headhouse Farmers' Market, the city's largest outdoor market.  Rob Foresta supports The Food Trust of Philadelphia

Friday, April 4, 2014

Rob Foresta supports Slow Food Philadelphia.

Rob Foresta supports the Philadelphia Chapter of Slow Food.  Our Philadelphia Chapter is dedicated to promoting our movement on a regional level through social and educational events and by providing support and encouragement to local concerns and organizations whose work reflects our cause. Rob Foresta plays a role in creating cohesion and communication among these groups to assist them in their mission. Recognizing the importance of educating our Youth, our work includes working with various School Programs and helping to promote better nutrition and the teaching of the value of eating locally and sustainably grown foods.

Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Rob Foresta grows purple kale in his organic garden

Purple leaf kale blends nicely with ornamental grass and mums in the organic garden of Rob Foresta

Monday, March 10, 2014

Rob Foresta subscribes to Organic Gardening Magazine


Rob Foresta implements the square foot garden in his personal organic garden

Robert Foresta recommends The ‘square foot’ garden is a method of growing as many vegetables as you can, in as small a space as possible. The area we are using is 4ft x 4ft. This space is all you need to grow a wide range of crops. If you have more space you could double the area. However, 4ft x 4ft is ample enough room to get you started