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MUST SEE- Huff Po "Monsanto GM Corn Linked to Organ Failure"!!!

Like I haven't seen this coming a mile away... Say NO to GMO! I recommend ordering your seed from Baker Creek @ http://www.rareseeds.com

Article:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/12/monsantos-gmo-corn-linked_n_420365.html

Added by Carrie Seal-Stahl on January 19, 2010 at 12:53pm — 2 Comments

Starting My Seeds!

Spring is around the corner and now is a great time to start your indoor seeds. Average last frost in Austin (Zone 8) is Feb 28-Mar 31, which makes yesterday the 6 weeks before the last frost date - perfect time for most the vegetables I'm growing.

I'm trying out a new seed starter kit this year. Although I usually enjoy mixing my own starter soil, using the the pellet tray was a great way to… Continue

Added by michael on January 19, 2010 at 10:39am — No Comments

a New Model of Urban Farm in Brooklyn

BK Farmyards is a new urban farming network in Brooklyn. Our mission is to increase access to healthy affordable food to Brooklyn residents through increasing urban food production and providing jobs for urban farmers. We started last year by turning backyards into farmyards, offering the first CSA with all produce grown in Brooklyn. We are building on last year’s success with new sites, more farmers and more CSAs. We are working with the High School for Public Service to create a new Youth… Continue

Added by bee on January 15, 2010 at 5:05pm — No Comments

Wanted: Seeds for veggies, melons, beans, etc. for Non-profit

Local non-profit GROW AND SHARE is seeking seed. If you have any packets you won't be using, or even parts of leftover packets, we would love to have them. Please visit http://www.growandshare.org for address/phone to donate by mailing them or to arrange pickup for larger amounts of seed.

We focus on shared and community gardening to fight hunger. Donate your un-needed seed, we will grow your seeds into plants, and in April we… Continue

Added by thewhatleys on January 13, 2010 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Remnants of Biosphere 2 - photos!

Thanks to my friend Philip for sharing this. Experimental Utopias are something that fascinate me.

From BLDG BLOG

"The largest sealed environment ever created, constructed at a cost of $200 million, and now falling somewhere… Continue

Added by Cornelia on January 8, 2010 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Heirloom tomatoes

This year I am going to only focus on growing heirlooms. Hopefully, this summer will be drier than last.

Anyone have any special tricks or tips for heirloom growing?

Added by Misty on January 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

My next science-fair-at-home project - The indoor hydroponic growing system

This video - and the lack of dirt, sun and space at home - have inspired me to get on Craiglist and Freecycle and get out the power tools. Looks like I'll need:

a 10-gallon fish tank (or a plastic storage tote - cheaper and keeps out the light just as well)

aquarium parts - bubbler motor, hose, something to disburse the air

silicone caulk

water

liquid fertilizer

starter plants

grow light

I'll start some of my new seed… Continue

Added by Cornelia on January 4, 2010 at 4:48pm — 2 Comments

Happy New Year 2010

Happy New Year 2010! We have a whole new year ahead!

At Grow And Share, we have plans that will get many plants into US communities, help many gardeners across the US grow food, and start many new gardens feeding US residents.

More information on becoming a Grow And Share gardener may be found on our website: http://www.growandshare.org/?p=741. If you are interested in fighting hunger through Grow And Share's… Continue

Added by thewhatleys on January 3, 2010 at 4:01pm — No Comments

Taking Stock of our Harvest in 2010

After reading an article in Mother Earth News I've been inspired to keep a spreadsheet on the costs and savings from having a vegetable garden this year. I have a scale that I will weigh my harvest with and then will check out local prices for organic produce to compare. I've already started my spreadsheet with costs so far.

So for set up this season, including hiring the… Continue

Added by Rachel Hoff on January 3, 2010 at 2:10am — 1 Comment

Recipe for Sausage Lentil Kale Stew, invented by me, yesterday

Ingredients:

2 tbsp olive oil

1.5 cups carrots, chopped

2 celery stalks, chopped

3 scallions, chopped

1 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp herbes de province (or thyme)

1/2 tsp cumin

1.25 qt organic chicken broth

24 oz no salt added ground tomatoes (I used a box of Pomi)

1 cup dried lentils (any color)

4 cups roughly chopped kale leaves and stems

2 sweet… Continue

Added by Laura Slapikoff on December 21, 2009 at 1:32pm — No Comments

PLANETGREEN's ORGANIC from A-Z

Wonderful video series from PlanetGreen. From A is for Apple to N is for Nuts.

Added by Bruce Weaver aka Dharma Dog on December 16, 2009 at 1:06pm — No Comments

Greenhouse Status

We will be pulling the greenhouse poles out of the ground tomorrow and then moving them to the new site to put back in. Hard work but worth it!

We can still use volunteers to assist with moving the greenhouse (Zebulon in Wake County) and re-assembly (Zebulon/Pilot in Franklin County).

Moving will continue this Wednesday and Saturday, and then re-assembly will begin! We will be working pretty much every day from this Saturday through early January to get the greenhouse… Continue

Added by thewhatleys on December 15, 2009 at 11:38pm — No Comments

Kale Pesto Recipe

I may be way behind the curve on this, but I had the epiphany recently that I can make pesto out of any green. Yes, I've made oodles of basil and cilantro pesto, but arugula, kale, spinach, leeks...oh my, I'm so excited!

So, here's my kale pesto recipe

You'll need:

One bunch fresh kale (local and organic if you can)

1/2 C. nuts - (note: I'm not a big fan of pine nuts, so I use a mix of roasted salted almonds and cashews. You should feel free to use…

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Added by Cornelia on December 11, 2009 at 1:30pm — 2 Comments

Greenhouse 2 and request for your help

Greenhouse 2 is well on its way to relocation here at Grow And Share in Zebulon, NC USA.

This past weekend, volunteers Riley E., Mitch A., Craig A., AJ B., and Frank and Kay Whatley took down all of the electrical systems. Heater, fans, and other components have been taken down and readied for the move.

This upcoming Saturday, December 12th, a group of volunteers and the local Crop Mob will be taking down the greenhouse structure and plastic and loading it into trucks. We… Continue

Added by thewhatleys on December 8, 2009 at 2:35pm — 2 Comments

WSJ - "Green Acres Is The Place To Be". The Recession Is Inspiring More Young Families and Singles to Head Back to the Country

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703735004574571742502599748.html

Check out the comments on the article, too. Plenty of rural folks and back-to-the-landers chiming in with their experience as well.

In June, 40-year-old Shane Dawley and his 36-year-old wife, Rhonda, uprooted themselves and their four boys from their suburban Atlanta rental home… Continue

Added by Cornelia on December 7, 2009 at 4:53pm — No Comments

Oh Manzies, Hannukah Is Coming, Now I Have To Wrap Eight Presents, Part 1: Taking Newspaper To Classy Places

Answering these questions:

What can I use to dye paper?

What can I use to make all-natural dyes?

How do I dye paper?

How can I make homemade wrapping paper?

How can I wrap gifts with newspaper and not endure as much mockery?

How can I make compostable wrapping paper?

Where can I find a good stamp store in New York?

What did Steven give Heather for her 24th birthday?

Besides the fact that I am literally the world's worst gift wrapper and… Continue

Added by Heather Flansworth on December 2, 2009 at 4:27pm — 3 Comments

Cold Antler Farm

If you've never heard of Cold Antler Farm or Jenna Woginrich nows a good time to learn about this fiesty farmer doing the homegrown boogey. Check out her blog @ http://coldantlerfarm.blogspot.com. She's in something of a pickle right now and could use a little encouragement and moral support. No one should have to give up on a true dream of living a simpler life! I personally find her story inspiring - she's the reason I've given over to my… Continue

Added by lasharb on November 30, 2009 at 7:09pm — No Comments

Conservation Project: Adopting Queeny Ass Dogs From The Pound Who Steal Your Drinks And Try To Eat Cigarettes, And How To Care For Them

(for the version with links and pictures, click here)

Every homestead needs its Jack, the brindle bull dog that in one chapter of Little House you think drowns while they're fording the river in the covered wagon and you cry, maybe as recently as age 23, only to -spoiler alert-! get to the part where they hear a noise outside and it's Jack, he hasn't died, and he… Continue

Added by Heather Flansworth on November 25, 2009 at 3:33pm — 5 Comments

Oh, Hi. I Didn't See You There.

So about two months ago I started a blog because I was (still am!) funemployed and crawling the fuck out of my skin. And, hey, do I understand machines and technology enough to get an RSS feed cooking on my page sans errors and a mess of struggle? No. Just, decidedly no. Hence, I'm going to try to do some hoodrat copy and paste business, and maybe dreams will happen. My blog is fairly tranny, but it's my attempt to… Continue

Added by Heather Flansworth on November 25, 2009 at 3:25pm — No Comments

Eastern Wake News Article about Grow And Share Non-Profit Activities

Thank you, Eastern Wake News & Denise Sherman, for today’s write-up of Grow And Share - http://www.easternwakenews.com/news/story/5464.html . It includes information on Grow And Share’s history, its upcoming activities, and recent school gardens construction and scout meeting.

Reporter Sherman mentioned that she had become aware of Grow And Share because of the… Continue

Added by thewhatleys on November 25, 2009 at 11:20am — No Comments