Featured Blog Posts – September 2010 Archive (32)
It's Here! The Ooooby Box
Want a delicious slice of farmers market on your doorstep every week?
Now you can support local growers at the click of a button.
Limited supply. First in, first served. Tell me more.…
Added by Pete Russell on September 29, 2010 at 2:00pm — 1 Comment
Ooooby Hall of Fame
Added by Pete Russell on September 29, 2010 at 11:49am — No Comments
What's in the Box?
Any guesses?
We reveal the contents sometime before the 30th of September.
If you think you know then tell…
ContinueAdded by Pete Russell on September 29, 2010 at 11:12am — 82 Comments
Who is this Kid?
I woke up this morning and watched this TEDx talk that James Samuel sent through to me. WOW!
This young man has more eloquently expressed the reason behind Ooooby in less than 6 minutes, than I have been able to express in countless blogs and long winded conversations.…
Added by Pete Russell on September 26, 2010 at 8:05am — 7 Comments
New Urban Farm Rules Going Into Effect
I was heartened to read this article about new urban farm rules being put into effect by the Seattle City Council.
We could learn from these guys. Any of you oooobsters out there have the nous and willingness to start working with your local councils to…
ContinueAdded by Pete Russell on September 26, 2010 at 8:04am — 1 Comment
Get Growing Auckland!
Come along to:
* Plant a seed to take home
* See creative container gardening displays
* Hear from experienced urban gardeners
* Taste some garden-fresh healthy food
* Learn about how you can… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on September 24, 2010 at 1:03pm — 3 Comments
Does Dole Do it for You?
In the latest edition of Celsius, there was an article on Dole's new product tracing system.
Dole's new RFID technology means you can type a 3 digit code from a sticker on their fruit to find out where it came from. Not a bad idea. Personally I feel…
ContinueAdded by Pete Russell on September 22, 2010 at 5:38pm — 2 Comments
Prioritising Food Purchases
Local organic food is the holy grail for most of us oooobsters, right?
Nothing beats an organic, nutrient dense beet grown in your very own backyard. But what if you can't grow everything you eat? How do you decide which is the next best?
In developing the long awaited Ooooby Box…
ContinueAdded by Pete Russell on September 20, 2010 at 10:04pm — 22 Comments
Mark Bittman: Local Food Is Booming Downtown, in Brooklyn
The New York Times food columnist Mark Bittman gave Niteside the inside scoop on a… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on September 20, 2010 at 1:07pm — No Comments
Hidden Roots of Local Food Movement
Source: Yes Magazine Photo Essay: Posters of wartime efforts to promote canning, conservation, and home gardening…
ContinueAdded by Pete Russell on September 18, 2010 at 12:46pm — 4 Comments
Daryl Hannah Radio Interview on Permaculture Course
Added by Pete Russell on September 17, 2010 at 11:03pm — 2 Comments
Jeanette Fitzsimons - The importance of New Zealand being an organic GE free nation
PUBLIC TALK -
The Soil & Health Association of NZ proudly presents their new Patron, Jeanette Fitzsimons
Topic: “The importance of New Zealand being an organic GE free nation”
Jeanette will speak with her usual passion and knowledge, painting the big picture around how organic and GE free agriculture fits with living…
Added by Pete Russell on September 17, 2010 at 2:44pm — No Comments
Local is the new global, so why aren't we taking advantage?
Added by Pete Russell on September 16, 2010 at 10:01am — 1 Comment
Chinese Government Encourages Urban Agriculture
Source: Global Times
The Beijing Agricultural Bureau is trying to encourage the cultivation of mini-farms on balconies and in yards by offering residents free seeds and farming equipment. Growing one's own greens can help to reduce carbon emissions, clean the air and release stress.
Starting this Saturday,… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on September 15, 2010 at 9:01am — 2 Comments
Chicken Saga-The First Outing
This morning I raced down to the chicken run as soon as I was dressed, hoping to see more chickens.
The nest was very quiet-not a peep. I talked to Flo for a while, then two Blue Orpington chicks appeared from underneath her- one more than yesterday.… Continue
Daryl Hannah Participating In Two-Week Permaculture Course
Added by Pete Russell on September 13, 2010 at 12:12pm — 2 Comments
The First Chicks
Great excitement today as we got to see 3 of the new chicks. The first chicks to hatch ventured out from under their mama and toddled about in the straw.
Added by Hester on September 12, 2010 at 8:10pm — 2 Comments
The Chicken Nursery
Gary modified our chookhouse and run to make suitable accommodation for Flo and the expected chicks.
Although our hens mostly free-range now, the modular units Gary…
ContinueAdded by Hester on September 11, 2010 at 8:02pm — 4 Comments
Twelve Salad Leaves
Added by Pete Russell on September 8, 2010 at 12:49pm — No Comments
Freedom Ahead
Added by Pete Russell on September 7, 2010 at 8:00pm — 2 Comments
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