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The Parsnip

Some say that a cook is only as good as the tools the cook uses. This saying may be on my mind as we just went out and bought new pots and pans and are getting a new slow cooker soon. But I do not think that is actually the case. I'm more inclined to believe that what I see as a real barrier to cooking is the mystery we shroud the process in. I disagree with the saying. I say a cook is only as good as the care the cook places in the cooking. If you enjoy the process you will enjoy… Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on June 21, 2009 at 12:04pm — No Comments

Repair

It's time to get started on the repair work on the site next door, first I have to clean up the debris from winter which should not take long and then i'll plant some asters. Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on May 15, 2008 at 12:18pm — No Comments

Introduction to permaculture

this is an excerpt from an article I just wrote. I was first attracted to permaculture when I read a piece about permaculture ethics. This statement in particular leads me to complete my permaculture design certificate program and is still driving my work: "take responsibility for meeting our own needs and the needs of future generations. Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on March 19, 2008 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Study Says Soils Major Scientific and Policy Issue

The dirt under our feet is being so changed by humans that it is now appropriate to call this the "Anthropocene (or man-made) Age," says a new worldwide overview by Duke University soil scientist Daniel Richter

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Added by Bob Ewing on January 29, 2008 at 12:44pm — No Comments

The Community Garden

When it comes to gardening , much like other things in our lives, where there is a will there is a way. If you want to garden and grow and maintain your own food, flowers or herbs but do not have a space suitable at home then a community garden can be the place where you can set your gardening passion free. A community garden is a plot of land that is usually divided into subplots with each gardener having their own plot. You can grow herbs flowers or vegetables or a mix of all three. http:/… Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on January 16, 2008 at 2:10pm — No Comments

Capetown's Quiet Organic Revolution

A quiet revolution is growing in the townships of Capetown, a revolution based on organic gardening, cooperation and the work of women as organic community gardens flourish in the townships. Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on January 13, 2008 at 1:25pm — No Comments

School gardens

Simply put a school garden is a garden on the school property. It may be a flower garden or a vegetable garden or both. The choice is up to the people who plant and tend the garden; the students with guidance and advice from teachers and parents.

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Added by Bob Ewing on January 4, 2008 at 2:31pm — No Comments

How To Mulch Your Garden

Adding mulch to your garden beds is an effective way to conserve water, reduce weeding and enhance your garden’s fertility.

Some people use decorative mulch such as stone or wood chips for the decorative effect. This method can also conserve water and suppress weds but will have less of an impact on the soil’s health.

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Added by Bob Ewing on December 18, 2007 at 1:01pm — 2 Comments

Herbs on your windowsill

Starting your herb seeds.

You are in you kitchen getting ready to make a tomato sauce. You need some fresh basil, what do you do? Well if you have a kitchen herb garden, you pick the leave you need when you need them without leaving the kitchen.

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Added by Bob Ewing on December 11, 2007 at 7:07pm — No Comments

Farmers Reject Bali Climate Change Solutions

Farmers from around the globe have gathered in Bali to register their protests about the climate change negotiations that are taking place. The farmers say that solutions that are being put forward are not tackling the problem.

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Added by Bob Ewing on December 11, 2007 at 11:21am — No Comments

CGIAR calls for more investment in research on food crops for poor countries

The world's largest alliance of agricultural research centers called on Saturday the international community to step up investment in global climate change research on food crops for poor countries.

"We are increasingly alarmed that if we don't move quickly to give farmers in the developing world the tools they need to deal with climate change, we could see food production in places like sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia collapse before the end of the ce

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Added by Bob Ewing on December 10, 2007 at 9:15pm — No Comments

Global Food Riots may be Only 2 Years Away

The risks of food riots and malnutrition will surge in the next two years as the global supply of grain comes under more pressure than at any time in 50 years, one of the world's leading agricultural researchers said. Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on December 7, 2007 at 9:41am — No Comments

Attracting Butterflies

It is not all that difficult to attract butterflies to your garden and have them set up house. There are two things that butterflies are seeking: one is nectar, the food that adult butterflies need, and the other, host plants, the place where the female will lay her eggs and the food that caterpillars need. Both are necessary to create a successful butterfly garden. Continue

Added by Bob Ewing on December 6, 2007 at 10:09pm — No Comments