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    • STAFF & BOARD
    • CONTACT
    • NEWSLETTERS
    • FAQ
  • FOOD & FARMS
    • GTC COMMUNITY FARM STORE
    • ORDER ONLINE
    • HIP (Healthy Incentives Program)
  • YOUTH
    • YOUTH LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT
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FOOD IS MEDICINE!

FOOD IS MEDICINE!
Here at GTC, we believe that food is medicine, and that eating well is central to a healthy life. Click the images below to learn how to store and prepare your fresh fruits and vegetables, and more about the amazing health benefits that come from eating fresh produce!
Acorn Squash /
Calabacin
Acorn Squash / Calabacin
Arugula  /  Arúgula
Arugula / Arúgula
Basil  /
Albahaca
Basil / Albahaca
Beets  /
Remolacha o betabel
Beets / Remolacha o betabel
Bok Choi
Bok Choi
Broccoli /
Brócoli
Broccoli / Brócoli
Brussel Sprouts/
Repollitos de Bruselas
Brussel Sprouts/ Repollitos de Bruselas
Butternut Squash /
La Calabaza
Butternut Squash / La Calabaza
Cabbage / Repollo
Cabbage / Repollo
Cantaloupe  /
Melón
Cantaloupe / Melón
Carrots / 
Zanahorias
Carrots / Zanahorias
Cauliflower /
Coliflor
Cauliflower / Coliflor
Celeriac /
Apio Nabo
Celeriac / Apio Nabo
Cilantro
Cilantro
Collards /
Col Silvestre
Collards / Col Silvestre
Cucumber  /
Pepinos
Cucumber / Pepinos
Dill  /
Eneldo
Dill / Eneldo
Eggplant  /
Berenjena
Eggplant / Berenjena
Fennel  /
Hinojo
Fennel / Hinojo
Garlic Scapes /
Flor de Ajo
Garlic Scapes / Flor de Ajo
Garlic /  Ajo
Garlic / Ajo
Hot Peppers  /  Chiles Picosos
Hot Peppers / Chiles Picosos
Kale  /  Col Rizada
Kale / Col Rizada
Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi
Leeks  /  Puerros
Leeks / Puerros
Lettuce  /  Lechuga
Lettuce / Lechuga
Mustard Greens  /  Mostaza Oriental
Mustard Greens / Mostaza Oriental
Onion / Cebolla
Onion / Cebolla
Parsley / Perejil
Parsley / Perejil
Parsnip
Parsnip
Potatoes / Papas o patatas
Potatoes / Papas o patatas
Radish / Rábanos
Radish / Rábanos
Sage / Salvia
Sage / Salvia
Salad Mix / Mezcla de Lechugas
Salad Mix / Mezcla de Lechugas
Scallions  / Cebolleta
Scallions / Cebolleta
Spinach / Espinacas
Spinach / Espinacas
Summer Squash / Las Calabazas
Summer Squash / Las Calabazas
Sweet peppers / Chiles dulces
Sweet Peppers / Chiles Dulces
Sweet Potatoes / Camote
Sweet Potatoes / Camote
Swiss Chard / Acelgas Suizas
Swiss Chard / Acelgas Suizas
Thyme / Tomillo
Thyme / Tomillo
Tomatoes / Tomates
Tomatoes / Tomates
Watermelon / La Sandia
Watermelon / La Sandia
Turnips / Nabo
Turnips / Nabo
Zucchini / Zucchini o
calabaza verde
Zucchini / Zucchini o calabaza verde

HERBAL RESOURCES!
Click on the herbs below to learn about cultivation, preparation, storage, and health benefits for each one.* The practice of using herbal supplements and remedies dates back thousands of years, and can provide alternative treatments for diseases, ease various symptoms, and maintain general health and wellness.

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Basil
Cayenne
Dill
Fennel
Garlic
Oregano
Parsley
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
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​*Information on this page is courtesy of Jade Alicandro Mace. Jade teaches herbalism avidly throughout the northeast and leads an 8-month apprenticeship and 3-month seasonal class series in bioregional herbalism. For more on Jade's work, visit the Milk & Honey Herbs website, or in person at Ripplemead Farm in Shutesbury.