Join the Revolution in your own Backyard - Grow your Own Food
Now is the time to start growing your own food garden. This is the place to learn the secrets of how to grow healthy food and lots of it.
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An Artist’s Touch, in and Out of the Kitchen (New York Times)
Francesco Palmieri, the chef and owner of the Orange Squirrel, demonstrates his creative spirit in his restaurant’s menu and its décor.Get into the season at Chandler Holiday Expo (East Valley Tribune)
Since Halloween kicked off the holiday cycle, it’s time to prepare for the food, music, shopping and festive atmosphere of the next two months.Boil water, it's raining acorns (The Record and Herald News)
Remember the old saying, "'It's raining cats and dogs?" The same can be said of acorns. Grab your umbrella and get ready to weather the storm – it's one of those years when the cycle of this spherical wonder is wicked.Some like it cold: It's not too late to get your fall veggie garden growing (Lexington Clipper-Herald)
(ARA) - If you haven't yet joined the "grow your own vegetables" craze, it's not too late to join in. You can produce a bounty of vitamin-rich veggies from plot (or pot) to plate this fall, plus you'll save a bundle by growing them yourself.Ample Harvest - West Milford’s award-winning cornucopia (The West Milford Messenger)
West Milford It all started in a garden, where seeds are planted, nourished and eventually blossom. In this case a seed of an idea was embedded in a West Milford garden - an idea that has flourished and is spreading across the nation, benefiting those in need. And last month, that idea, a result of a grassroots movement right here at home, was recognized and honored by the Association of New ...Latest Activity
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The Personal Evaluation of Data and some additional thoughts
Posted by Monte Smith on August 29, 2009 at 9:17pm
Introducing Winston Kao (pronounced Gow)
I want to introduce you to a friend of mine. His name is Winston Kao. I've known Winston now for almost fifteen years and I can tell you that he is a straight shooter. He's an agriculture inventor/scientist and he knows his stuff. And you can rest assured that if he is telling you something that he has researched it thoroughly and it's data you can take to the bank. However, please do not take this to mean that I think you should just accept, without personal inspection and eval… Continue
Posted by Monte Smith on August 26, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment
Petition to require lables on GMO food
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/require-foods-to-list-genetically-altered-ingredients.html
Posted by chris lee on August 12, 2009 at 9:31pm
Union of Concerned Scientists say genetically engineered crops have not lived up to their promise of greater yields
Posted by Sue B. on June 16, 2009 at 10:13am
Book Review: The Heirloom Tomato Cookbook by Mimi Luebbermann
Posted by Sue B. on June 10, 2009 at 5:21am
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Bill H.R. 875 Is our government going to take away our good food in order to "protect" us?
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The Edible Classroom
We have put together an excellent group of gardening experts to help you grow more food than you ever dreamed possible. The course is designed for you to follow along in your own garden, and will walk you, step-by-step, to the process of growing more food than you ever dreamed possible. It's easy, it's fun, and it's FREE. So stay tuned and let's plant some seeds!
You will need to be a registered member of One Million Gardens to participate in the live webinar. Once the class has been posted in the Edible Classroom, anyone will be able to review it and repeat any lessons at your own pace.
Our 10-week course covers the following:
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1. Why you need to plant a garden...
- History, big picture, economy and health
- loss of seeds / biodiversity
- exploring food and culture in the garden
2. Making a garden plan
- creating a gardening journal
- crop selection & worthwhile varieties
- overview of the garden year
- size / amount of seedlings, space, etc
- heirloom, open-pollinated vs. hybrid and GMO's
3. bed preparation
- chart
- tools
- process
- seasons and crop selection
- growing soil
4. Seed Propagation
- seed selection
- flats
- transplanting (general)
- moon planting
- watering seedlings
- weeding
5. Growing and Caring for...
- Vegetables
- Flowers and Herbs
- special crops
6. Composting
- compost recipes and proceedures
- vermaculture / worm box
7. General Gardening Planting and Maintenance
- Companion Planting
- Beneficial herbs and plants
- Weed Control
- Pest Control
- Crop Rotation
8. Harvesting
- marking for seed saving
- best time to harvest
9. Seed Saving & storage
- harvesting
- cleaning
- storage
10. The next generation
- kids, community and gardening...
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