FYI - New Category
I recently added a new category, "Gayla's Gardens" to the site archive. I'm sorry about the title, I know it's lame. Just reading that back makes me think it should be displayed in READ MORE...
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I recently added a new category, "Gayla's Gardens" to the site archive. I'm sorry about the title, I know it's lame. Just reading that back makes me think it should be displayed in READ MORE...Food Gardening is on the Rise
More and more publications are reporting on the changing tide towards growing our own food, most especially in urban areas. This is something I can sense with my own eyes and ears as more and more community gardens crop up in every city I visit, and as
Assorted and Sundry for 08/05/02
Toronto Backyard Chickens Petition - Long-term readers of the site will know I have a fixation with chickens. Keeping chickens is pretty high up on my life to-do list but there are several key issues currently blocking this life goal. 1. I don't have a
Assorted and Sundry for 08/04/16
2008 Mouse & Trowel Finalists - Not begging for your vote. Nope. Definitely not doing that.
The War for Seeds - The French seed bank Kokopelli was recently fined and taken to court by the French government and corporate seed merchant Baumaux for selling rare
Spring-Inspired Crafts
If you're still waiting to see actual flowers in bloom these cheerful, flowery crafts should do the trick.
Crochet a flower necklace according to Crochet Me's brilliant project instructions. Even the chain is crocheted!
Follow along with Artsy-Crafty Babe's tutorial for making floral Assorted and Sundry for 08/03/28
Mouse and Trowel Awards 2008 - Vote for your favourite garden blogs.
Earth Hour - Turn your lights off for an hour starting at 8pm tomorrow night. March 29, 2008.
Buying Organic - This buying guide chart from Good Magazine illustrates the who's who of
Old-School Seed Buying
This turn-of-the-century seed catalogue, John A. Bruce & Co.’s Illustrated and Descriptive Catalogue of Seeds, 1884, was perfect reading this morning as I prepare to make my final seed choices and orders for the 2008 growing season. Assorted and Sundry for 08/02/28
Micheal Pollan on The Hour speaking about his new book, In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto.
When the weight of a dollar is greater than the value of the earth - A great post from Renee on the rapidly changing face of organics.
Green Roofs:
Michael Pollan - Ted Talk
Unfortunately when it comes to Mr. Michael Pollan I can not seem to get past an unfortunate and debilitating case of "teenage fan girl ridiculousness" (squeal!) to write about his work with a modicum of professionalism. If you haven't heard of his writings and work already I
Assorted and Sundry
Cat5 Macrame Plant Hanger (via Make Blog) -- It's made from recycled ethernet cable!
Dewey Donation 2008 Book Drive - Anyone who loves books can relate to the sense of wonder and hope they can create in children's lives.... and adult lives too of course.
