Pete Russell's Blog – October 2009 Archive (17)
Garden Guru: Early to rise
Perhaps was a bit geekish, but before getting married I remember writing up a list of all the pros and cons of my prospective bride to mull over.
Thankfully, our similarities… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 28, 2009 at 9:03pm — 1 Comment
Grass Fed Beef Direct from the Farm
A knock and holla at the door announced the arrival of a family friend, Ian Ponder. Ian is a local farmer who runs beef among other things on his 700 acre property. We proceeded to put the kettle on and took a seat under the shade… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 26, 2009 at 1:30pm — 6 Comments
Gardening freely gives exercise and healthy food
Be honest. Do you have an exercise bike that you use as a clothes hanger?
I grew up with one of those permanently parked in a corner of my parent’s bedroom and swore I’d never buy one.
I’ve kept that promise to myself.
Instead, I bought a rowing… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 20, 2009 at 1:13pm — 4 Comments
Less work, more veges
Beginner's guide to vege gardens.
STEP-BY-STEP: Step 1. Line the base with a thick layer of newspapers. Step 2. Soak the paper thoroughly. Step 3. Spread a layer of horse manure on the paper. Step 4. Cover the manure with straw. Step 5. Top up the bed with compost or dirt . Step 6. Smooth out the bumps.… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 16, 2009 at 3:43pm — No Comments
Sarah Raven's Kitchen and Garden
Sarah, writer, cook, broadcaster and teacher, is the expert on all things to grow, cut and eat from your garden.
Sarah is based in the UK and I'm not sure whether you can purchase from her store internationally but it still could be worth a look at… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 16, 2009 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment
Nobel Prize Rewards Groundbreaking Gardening Theory
I know it's a bit odd to see an article about the Nobel Prize for Economics in the NY Food… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 15, 2009 at 11:05pm — No Comments
Food Renegades
Added by Pete Russell on October 15, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments
Chilean Guava -- why doesn't everyone have one of these?
When I started narrowing down my front yard plant palette to include only (or mostly) things that were perennial, edible, suited to our climate and preferably evergreen, some unfamiliar cultivars popped up that I figured were edible in the sense of being non-toxic,… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 15, 2009 at 1:11pm — No Comments
Your future kitchen
Get ready for the locavore movement to move right on into your house. The Daily Mail looks at how future home cooks will use biospheres to raise everything from their own seafood to their own… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 15, 2009 at 9:52am — 2 Comments
UNL gets $10,000 to develop urban farming co-op
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) - A group of University of Nebraska-Lincoln students has received a $10,000 grant to develop an urban food cooperative.
The UNL students hope to be able to persuade more city residents to grow produce and increase the availability of locally grown food.
That project is 1 of 43… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 15, 2009 at 8:26am — No Comments
I hope your vegetable garden is mystery-free
The upset gardener was leaning on his hoe as he told me the agonizing story. Fall soil sampling had been done with fertilizer and lime recommendations carried out in a timely fashion. Disease resistant plants were researched, procured and transplanted with care. When necessary, proper insecticides were… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 13, 2009 at 12:20pm — No Comments
Urban gardening gains popularity
A lot of Saigon residents are taking pleasure in growing their own vegetables. Small corners of a yard or a space on a balcony can be transformed into ideal places for growing vegetables that are pesticide-free.
One year ago, Phan Thi Hue, 45, in HCM City worried when doctors told her that she… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 13, 2009 at 12:15pm — No Comments
Scrumping for apples
An innovative Lottery-funded 'Scrumping Project' in Brighton and Hove is bringing rare apples back into the community
Tinsley Quince and Saltcoat Pippin are varieties of traditional Sussex apples which will be making a comeback in an exciting and innovative new Scrumping Project based in… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 13, 2009 at 11:53am — No Comments
The Story of Ooooby
Ooooby began as an idea in response to the overwhelming evidence that our modern industrial food systems are causing more damage than they are worth.
At the time I was in the industrial food business myself, importing frozen breads for distribution through Australian supermarkets, and making a decent profit for my part. It was only when I was confronted with information showing that I was participating in a system which was responsible for many of our…
Added by Pete Russell on October 7, 2009 at 2:30pm — 22 Comments
Veggies galore
The community garden at Island Cohousing is a poster garden for Vineyard-grown and a model of sustainable living and recycling.
Already living a community-oriented lifestyle, the families who inhabit the sixteen homes at Island Cohousing in West Tisbury are further united by the sharing of one large garden – primarily maintained… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 7, 2009 at 1:14pm — No Comments
The First Real Roooby Deal
And it worked!!
Sarah bought a Gubba gardening bag and kneel pad with the Rooobys she earned by supplying the Ooooby Stall.
It worked like this.
- Sarah brought along a… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 5, 2009 at 3:53pm — 3 Comments
ELLEN PAGE LOVES SHOVELLING DUNG
Ellen Page lived in an eco-village and shovelled goat manure after appearing in 2007 movie 'Juno'.
Ellen Page loves shovelling goat manure.
The 22-year-old actress took time away from the spotlight after appearing in 2007 movie 'Juno' to deal with her newfound fame, and found completing… Continue
Added by Pete Russell on October 1, 2009 at 5:29pm — No Comments
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