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Image | Introduction to Hugelkultur
Introduction to Hugelkultur
by JW

A gardening method that incorporates covered piles of biomass to help store and manage water use more efficiently.  An interesting concept to explore.  Anyone have experience with it?

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/how-build-irrigation-free-raised-beds-hugelkultur.html

 
Introduction to Hugelkultur
 by JW

A gardening method that incorporates covered piles of biomass to help store and manage water use more efficiently.  An interesting concept to explore.  Anyone have experience with it?

http://www.treehugger.com/sustainable-agriculture/how-build-irrigation-free-raised-beds-hugelkultur.html

 
Image | Moving to Town
Moving to Town
by Amanda Witman

Last year I was living with my children in a worn 1969 split-level ranch-style house on an acre, ten rural miles from the nearest town hub (technically a city, with a population of 12,000.)  This year we moved to a 1920s two-story Victorian on a tenth of an acre, right in the heart of that city.  I’d like to share how we made that decision and increased our resilience in the process.

Moving to Town
 by Amanda Witman

Last year I was living with my children in a worn 1969 split-level ranch-style house on an acre, ten rural miles from the nearest town hub (technically a city, with a population of 12,000.)  This year we moved to a 1920s two-story Victorian on a tenth of an acre, right in the heart of that city.  I’d like to share how we made that decision and increased our resilience in the process.

Image | Don’t Get Hosed by Chemical Contamination
Don’t Get Hosed by Chemical Contamination
by bgarrett

When buying water storage equipment and containers, our customers are always concerned about the quality of the container and what is best for storing water for long periods of time.  Some typical questions we get are: Will the container leach chemicals into the water? Are these containers BPA free?
Don’t Get Hosed by Chemical Contamination
 by bgarrett

When buying water storage equipment and containers, our customers are always concerned about the quality of the container and what is best for storing water for long periods of time.  Some typical questions we get are: Will the container leach chemicals into the water? Are these containers BPA free?
Image | 9 Tips for Growing Container Trees
9 Tips for Growing Container Trees
by JW

Get a small orchard going or source some fruit from your patio by planting in containers.  A great way to combine food production with making things look nicer in the backyard. 

http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-gardening/random-acts-of-gardening/9-container-tree-growing-tips.aspx

9 Tips for Growing Container Trees
 by JW

Get a small orchard going or source some fruit from your patio by planting in containers.  A great way to combine food production with making things look nicer in the backyard. 

http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-gardening/random-acts-of-gardening/9-container-tree-growing-tips.aspx

Image | Do’s and Don’ts of Composting Worms
Do’s and Don’ts of Composting Worms
by JW

A nice knowledge refresher on working with your worms.

http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-gardening/backyard-gardening/dos-donts-composting-worms.aspx

Also review the WSID article on Vermiculture here: Vermiculture: Getting Down and Dirty with Worms

Do’s and Don’ts of Composting Worms
 by JW

A nice knowledge refresher on working with your worms.

http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-gardening/backyard-gardening/dos-donts-composting-worms.aspx

Also review the WSID article on Vermiculture here: Vermiculture: Getting Down and Dirty with Worms

Image | Installing a Drip Irrigation System
Installing a Drip Irrigation System
by Hilarybethhodge

The garden beds are dug.  The soil has be amended with organic compost and natural fertilizers.  Plants are in and starting to grow.  All they need is the warming rays of the sun and plenty of water.  Ensuring that my plants get enough water while being mindful of water usage in now my main priority.  It is time to install a drip irrigation system for the first time.
Installing a Drip Irrigation System
 by Hilarybethhodge

The garden beds are dug.  The soil has be amended with organic compost and natural fertilizers.  Plants are in and starting to grow.  All they need is the warming rays of the sun and plenty of water.  Ensuring that my plants get enough water while being mindful of water usage in now my main priority.  It is time to install a drip irrigation system for the first time.
Image | The National Heirloom Expo
The National Heirloom Expo
by JW

Do you love gardening? Are you interested in preserving rare and historic plant varieties for generations to come? Plan a trip to the National Heirloom Exposition to be immersed in real foods and meet people who are passionate about growing and saving our seed and food heritage.

From the Baker Creek Website:

The National Heirloom Exposition is a not-for-profit event centered around the pure food movement, heirloom vegetables, and anti-GMO activism. Our first annual event held mid-September, 2011, in Santa Rosa, California, drew more than 10,000 people from around the country and beyond. With more than 70 speakers and 250 natural food vendors, the event was the largest gathering in pure food history! The Heirloom Expo has gained incredible interest among home growers, farmers, school groups and the general public–so much so that it is being called the “World’s Fair” of the heirloom industry!

Visit their website for more information:  http://rareseeds.com/The_National_Heirloom_Exposition
The National Heirloom Expo
 by JW

Do you love gardening? Are you interested in preserving rare and historic plant varieties for generations to come? Plan a trip to the National Heirloom Exposition to be immersed in real foods and meet people who are passionate about growing and saving our seed and food heritage.

From the Baker Creek Website:

The National Heirloom Exposition is a not-for-profit event centered around the pure food movement, heirloom vegetables, and anti-GMO activism. Our first annual event held mid-September, 2011, in Santa Rosa, California, drew more than 10,000 people from around the country and beyond. With more than 70 speakers and 250 natural food vendors, the event was the largest gathering in pure food history! The Heirloom Expo has gained incredible interest among home growers, farmers, school groups and the general public–so much so that it is being called the “World’s Fair” of the heirloom industry!

Visit their website for more information:  http://rareseeds.com/The_National_Heirloom_Exposition
Image | True Prosperity
True Prosperity
 PREVIEW
by Chris Martenson

True Prosperity

by Chris Martenson 
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Executive Summary

  • Why once you understand the oil situation, you understand how systemic change is inevitable
  • Why to expect a major financial crisis this year
  • Why now is the best time to understand what true prosperity is (beyond just money), and how it should shape your priorities in advance of the coming changes
  • Our guidance on where to focus your efforts most for the greatest returns

Part I: The Trouble with Money

If you have not yet read Part I, available free to all readers, please click here to read it first.

Part II: True Prosperity

In understanding material wealth, the role of energy — and particularly oil, in today’s world — is hard to underestimate. 

Primary Wealth

This point cannot be made often enough: Oil is responsible for everything we see around us.

This means that oil is responsible for most everything we might think is delivered by our economy. Which means that oil is the source of nearly all wealth.

As Gregor Macdonald recently penned for us in an excellent report: 

True Prosperity
 PREVIEW by Chris Martenson

True Prosperity

by Chris Martenson 
Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Executive Summary

  • Why once you understand the oil situation, you understand how systemic change is inevitable
  • Why to expect a major financial crisis this year
  • Why now is the best time to understand what true prosperity is (beyond just money), and how it should shape your priorities in advance of the coming changes
  • Our guidance on where to focus your efforts most for the greatest returns

Part I: The Trouble with Money

If you have not yet read Part I, available free to all readers, please click here to read it first.

Part II: True Prosperity

In understanding material wealth, the role of energy — and particularly oil, in today’s world — is hard to underestimate. 

Primary Wealth

This point cannot be made often enough: Oil is responsible for everything we see around us.

This means that oil is responsible for most everything we might think is delivered by our economy. Which means that oil is the source of nearly all wealth.

As Gregor Macdonald recently penned for us in an excellent report: 

Image | Making Potting Mix
Making Potting Mix
by JW

With spring upon us and the warming of the earth, many readers are getting the urge and itch to get outside and start planting a garden. Whether your garden is large enough to feed a community or just big enough to supplement your everyday fresh greens addiction, at some point you will need a supply of potting soil. From container herb gardens to the square-foot garden method, potting soil will need to be on hand. High-quality potting soil is an essential component to a successful garden season because it provides the foundational medium in which your plants will start and continue to grow in. In this article I discuss the process and recipe that I have used for many years for making great potting soil.  I hope to provide you with ideas on how to make the best mix for your garden and ways to save money in the future. 

The Recipe

The following is an excellent general seed starting mix and transplant mix.  For plants that might require a lighter mix, use a 2-1-1 ratio of the following ingredients.

Mix the following ingredients together in a sealable bag or container to maintain moisture if potting mix is to be stored for any length of time.

 

Making Potting Mix
 by JW

With spring upon us and the warming of the earth, many readers are getting the urge and itch to get outside and start planting a garden. Whether your garden is large enough to feed a community or just big enough to supplement your everyday fresh greens addiction, at some point you will need a supply of potting soil. From container herb gardens to the square-foot garden method, potting soil will need to be on hand. High-quality potting soil is an essential component to a successful garden season because it provides the foundational medium in which your plants will start and continue to grow in. In this article I discuss the process and recipe that I have used for many years for making great potting soil.  I hope to provide you with ideas on how to make the best mix for your garden and ways to save money in the future. 

The Recipe

The following is an excellent general seed starting mix and transplant mix.  For plants that might require a lighter mix, use a 2-1-1 ratio of the following ingredients.

Mix the following ingredients together in a sealable bag or container to maintain moisture if potting mix is to be stored for any length of time.

 

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