Congratulations to Tano & Gina! They have created a regionally known eatery right in the heart of Loveland! Tano Bistro invites everyone to celebrate with them! Some proceeds from the night will go to the Loveland Food Pantry!

Friday afternoon, we finally made it into Kirby’s for lunch. It’s not that we haven’t tried before, but each time they were very busy and we were glad to finally be hungry and in the area when we could get in. Not only did we get to eat lunch, but we got to meet the owner, Kirby Brakvill. We had a short chat and he seems very happy to be here in Loveland and looks forward to a long relationship with the residents.

Granny’s Garden School is the largest and most established school garden program in the United States and it turns 10 this year! The school will be celebrating at Loveland Elementary this Sunday, September 23.

Fun Treasure Hunt Adventure with over 20 activities
Old Fashion Games for kids and parents
Take Apart Table and Glue Fest where kids destruct and create
Pick a Flower Bouquet and Explore the Nature Trail
Free Little Pumpkins and Gourds for every child
Healthy Food and Drinks from local chefs

Come meet Roberta Paola (Granny) from 1-5pm Sunday September 23!

Grailville Retreat & Program Center & Edible Ohio Valley Magazine, with lead sponsorship from the Clermont County Farm Bureau and Hamilton County Farm Bureau and Whole Foods Mason, are partnering to offer a festive event honoring 12 amazing women farmers in the tri state area and encouraging more women to follow in their footsteps.
Event info available here!

Gardening Workshop for Novice Gardeners
Saturday, September 15, 9 – 11 a.m.
This workshop came about because someone asked if I would offer gardening lessons for individuals. Gardening is actually so easy if you just know a few basics and have someone to call when you have a question. This workshop is an introduction to backyard gardening. Where it will go from here, depends on what the participants request. We’ll be in my backyard, next door to the school gardens.
The registration fee is $10 per person. Email schoolgarden@fuse.net …

The American Farmland Trust has been running a contest to see which Farmers’ Markets are the most popular across the USA. The voting has just been verified and Loveland was the number one Farmers’ Market in Ohio, even above Findlay Market. Now the contest was not terribly scientific, and our of course is smaller than Findlay, but we have an awesome group of farms and vendors that bring Loveland residents delicious, wholesome, fresh fruits and vegetables every week. There is also a great source for fresh frozen meats. In addition, …

School Garden Developer and Educator Training Workshop
Saturday, November 3, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Planning/preparing this fall for next spring!
This workshop is for you if:

You are thinking about starting a school garden next spring?
You start a school garden this fall and are wondering how to prepare for next spring?
You are a teacher and want to learn how to use a garden as a teaching tool?
You are a volunteer and would like to learn how to lead a class in the gardens?
You started a school garden at your school and are …

Chef Todd Hudson, owner of Wildflower Cafe & Coffee House in Mason will be a guest chef for Sunday Brunch August 4th. Hudson has built a very successful restaurant in the last 4 years. Like Tami & Joe, Todd has a passion for fresh food. He buys much of his food direct from local farms, often just 15 minutes from his restaurant. He makes everything fresh and from scratch, which is why he is a great inspiration for Cafe 45140. He also has a passion for the environment. His Cafe …

With the beginning of Lent, our Catholic brothers and sisters are turning to a time of reflection and abstention of the things of the world and how they walk in it. One of the annual traditions is a Friday Fish Fry and Loveland is full of options for that feast. Keep in mind, this is not an exhaustive list, but these are the ones we’ve found so far!
Paxton’s Grill has a delicious fried fish meal that has a lot os fish and accompanying fries. We enjoyed the dinner portion for …

Whether you enjoy the breakfast sandwiches, the egg salad sandwiches, the delicious soups or their selection of wines, it’s time to welcome back Robert & Julie to Historic Loveland!
Gone since Christmas, they return March 1st to once again brighten their little corner of Historic Loveland! Last year, Julian’s extended the season by putting out a fire pit and gas heaters. It gave all of us a chance to continue to hear wonderful music and enjoy the food. We expect them to come back strong and rested, ready to tackle even …