A very juicy lemon tree in our neighborhood that rarely
got picked. The lonely lemons inspired us: how could we
keep all the excess food people grow from going to waste?

Veggie Trader is our pilot effort to see if we can help more families eat well, make the most of the environment, and put more backyards to work for the benefit of neighbors, community and country.

We think knowing where your food comes from and supporting your
local economy are more important these days than ever. And saving money (or making a little extra) doesn't hurt either.

About Us

Those of us behind Veggie Trader come from both the East
and West Coasts. Our West Coast (Portland-based) crew
is a married couple learning to grow more of their food at home
in their 900 sq. ft apartment (read more about their efforts at our blog).

Our East Coast crew is headed by a hands-on gourmet obsessed foodie, who believes the joy of food comes from cooking and eating with the freshest local ingredients. Want to know the various things you can do with a tree full of fruit? Visit our blog for her ideas on transforming your delicious homegrown produce into memorable meals. You can also find ideas on canning, preserving, drying and other stuff you can do at home.

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