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Hunting, Gathering and Foraging

Wild foods of all kinds....goods from the woods!

Mar 9, 2013

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Aspiring Farmers

Interested in farming? Looking for land to work as a farm business? We'll post opportunities we hear about through our networks here, as well as resources for future and existing farmers.

Nov 13, 2012

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Simon Wilde commented on Simon Wilde's blog post 'INSECT IDENTIFICATION & ERADICATION'

"Greetings Leanne and thanks for your input. Common or not, the consensus seems to be the dreaded "Japanese Beetle." Apparently there's been an invasion in California! I know of one farmer, I think it's Winsor Farms, in…"

Nov 7, 2012

Jennifer commented on Simon Wilde's blog post 'INSECT IDENTIFICATION & ERADICATION'

"Hey, Simon. I'm the *last* person who should be identifying bugs, and yours is a much better photo, but your critter sort of looks like this little guy, who made the rounds earlier this…"

Oct 30, 2012

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INSECT IDENTIFICATION & ERADICATION

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Oct 29, 2012

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Jennifer left a comment for Simon Wilde

"Hi, Simon. Welcome to HOMEGROWN! My name is Jennifer, and I'm the flock tender here (site updater and tweaker, feeder and waterer of content). I’m so glad you found us. Your profile has to be one of the most enjoyable to read that…"

Oct 23, 2012

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fish heads

"Creepy and cool!"

Oct 19, 2012

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Oct 17, 2012

Simon Wilde is now a member of HOMEGROWN

Oct 17, 2012

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What kind of HOMEGROWN are you?: Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank:: Hunter Gatherer Farmer Artist Cook

A bit about me:: I am a well educated/well traveled Luddite in search of "the perfect spot" somewhere near a warm ruralish coast, with the intense desire to plant, grow, share, and thrive with like minded others and those who would like to learn and create...At the moment I have a small elevated "walkway" garden with close to 200 plants - 37 of them being heirloom tomatoes I sprouted by accident!!! I grow and make an AMAZING cayenne ginger lemongrass tea...At this point in my life, I prefer plants and animals to "humans," although that's really nothing new. When I am not tending to my children (plants), I am writing, reading, cooking, surfing, traveling, &/or making art and music. I am a Wino Recluse (who also loves Tequila) - pleased to meet you!!!

Latest greatest meal cooked at home:: Last Night: Fresh from the garden Tomato & White Eggplant Curry w/ cayenne, chorizo, lemon, cilantro, and a little Okra thrown in (because it was there and ready for the pot!!!). It was FANTASTIC! I saved and purred half to use later as a succulent sauce...

Currently reading:: "All for a Few Perfect Waves: The Audacious life and Legend of the Rebel Surfer Miki Dora" - one of the world's premier ASSHOLES, yet quite an interesting story: he believes the movie "Gidget" ruined surfing forever, yet it could be argued that it was in fact Miki Dora himself who created the cancer...

Currently listening to:: Gregory Isaccs, Don Carlos, Aes Dana, Subhumans, The Black Angels, Kinski, Marine Girls, Chet Baker, and lots of Brazilian music...Oh, and Alma de Barrio every Sat & Sun. Also, "Part Time Punks" every Thurs @3 on KXLU 88.9!!!

My latest DIY project:: Building a 10' ladder with 2"x2" I found on the street and quite possibly the first perfect "tomato box - it's kind of a secret, but I can say that it involves depth and no need to transplant after the seedings go in!!!