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Carrie Seal-Stahl
Female
Flat Rock, Michigan
United States - Share
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Carrie Seal-Stahl's Groups
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I Could Ferment That!
22 members
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Aspiring Farmers
6 members
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BREAD!
50 members
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Food Preservation
41 members
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DIY - tips for how to ...
37 members
Carrie Seal-Stahl's Discussions
Fast Food Naton
Replied Jan 28
Who knows manure?
Replied Jan 1
Who has to much work?
Replied Dec. 17, 2008
Mother Earth News
What’s the Funkiest-Looking Food You’re Growing this Summer?
Readers share reports about the funky-looking foods they're growing this summer.
Heirloom Vegetables: 6 Advantages Compared to Hybrids
Open-pollinated heirloom vegetables have many advantages over modern hybrid seeds. Most have superior taste and nutrition, plus they have developed resistance to local pests and diseases. And, to make them an even sweeter deal, you’ll be able to save your own seeds from year to year (unlike with hybrid seeds).
How do I start growing radishes?
Radishes are one of the easiest vegetables to grow. Here are some tips and resources to get you started.
I want to use wood ashes from my stove in my garden. How much should I apply each year?
A soil fertility expert shares his advice on using wood ashes as garden fertilizer.
Salad Greens to Grow this Summer
If you live in an area with high summer temperatures try growing one of these greens to replace your spinach.
Ready for Spring...
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Profile Information
- What Kind of HOMEGROWN are You?
- Dirt Under My Fingernails City Slicker
- A bit about me:
- I'm 33 years old and am a life-long resident of SE Michigan. We grow many of our own vegetables and herbs here on our suburban lot, and hope to move to a bigger plot of land in the future. We also assist my parents with their 20 acre hobby farm. I try to get friends and neighbors involved in growing their own food by sharing herbs and vegetables with them. When they taste the difference, it tends to open a dialogue leading to the "How to" discussion. I also make it a point to post info, photos and recipes on my personal blog to get others interestsed.
Some of my favorite crops to grow include broccoli, hot peppers, and cucumbers. I enjoy growing tomatoes although I don't eat them myself. We grow a fair amount of culinary herbs including oregano, basil, sage, my personal favorite dill, and many others!
Besides my garden adventures, I enjoy music, art, and sewing!
- Latest greatest meal cooked at home:
- The favorite around here seems to be Bean and Cheese Enchaladas, or Marinated Chicken Breasts on the grill.
- Currently reading
- The Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook, Fruits and Berries for the Home Garden
- Currently listening to:
- 80's Rock, 90's Grunge, Movie Soundtracks
- My latest DIY project:
- A proper grow light stand/table to start my seeds on!
The Many Benefits of Gardening
* Healthy, chemical free food supply
* Healthier eating habits encouraged
* Low-impact form of exercise
ECONOMY:
* More cost effective than buying from grocery stores
* Donate extra produce to food pantries
* Sell some of your produce at farmer's markets
* Gardens raise property values
SOCIAL:
* Encourages dialog with neighbors
* Community gardens encourage pride
ENVIRONMENT:
* Eating locally reduces emissions created by shipment
* Organic methods improve quality of local environment
* Provides habitat for beneficial insects, birds, and wildlife
PERSONAL:
* Connecting with nature
* Personal sense of accomplishment
* Sharing your knowledge with the next generation
Carrie Seal-Stahl's Photos
Garden 2009
Added March 15, 2009 at 9:14pm
Garden 2008
Added October 19, 2008 at 5:39pm
Garden 2007
Added October 19, 2008 at 5:37pm
Carrie Seal-Stahl's Blog
Seed Starting!
My dad called me this afternoon, apparently he found someone selling bulk seed on Ebay and ordered… Continue
Posted on March 20, 2009 at 5:09pm —
Getting Ready to Order Seed and Such!
That all said, I'm preparing my seed orders for this year! I've decided to forego most… Continue
Posted on February 14, 2009 at 3:30am —
Looking for Historic Farmstead in MI
Posted on December 6, 2008 at 9:57pm —
My Latest Ireport...
Although spring is several months away in some parts of the country, it's never to early to being ordering your seed catalogs and contemplating what you may want to grow this upcoming season. Here are 3 items to consider:
>Click HERE to read more...
Posted on December 1, 2008 at 1:46pm —
CNN Article I'm in!
READ IT HERE:
http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/21/news/economy/thanksgiving_inflation/index.htm#
Posted on November 26, 2008 at 1:49pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (2 comments)
- At 9:07am on March 31, 2009,
Brian Stahl said… - hope the plants are still ok when I get home. Anything new sprouting yet?
- At 9:45am on October 14, 2008,
Cornelia said… - Garden porn! Hi Carrie - so happy you joined us!
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Deeply Rooted: Farm Aid & Lisa M. Hamilton
Writer and photographer Lisa M. Hamilton focuses on food and agriculture, particularly the stories of farmers. Her work has taken her from castration time on a Wyoming sheep ranch to a meeting of radical plant breeders in Iowa; from dairy farms in the highlands of Bavaria to sacred rice paddies along the coast of Japan.She is the author of two books: Deeply Rooted: Unconventional Farmers in the Age of Agribusiness and Farming to Create Heaven on Earth. Her work has also been published in The Nation, Harper's, National Geographic Traveler, Orion, and Gastronomica.
On Wednesday, June 25 Lisa and Farm Aid teamed up for an event at Harvard Book Store in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Lisa read from her recent release Deeply Rooted and spoke about her connection to farming as well as how she began on her path as an author and photographer.
Carolyn Mugar, Executive Director of Farm Aid, was there to speak about Farm Aid's work advocating for dairy farmers, who are being paid less than half the cost to produce milk. In honor of Dairy Month, we had a milk tasting where we sampled three different varieties of milk from New England dairy farmers. Chef Peter Davis of Henrietta’s Table at The Charles Hotel provided delicious pig-shaped cookies! Read more about Lisa M. Hamilton on her website and catch up on Farm Aid’s work on the dairy crisis here.
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