Monthly Archives: September 2016

Bill Mollison – Father of Permaculture

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Christy

You may have heard that Bill Mollison, considered one of the fathers of Permaculture, passed away this week. He lived from 1928-2016 and saw, I imagine, dramatic changes in our ecosystem during his lifetime. This Australia native spent his life … Continue reading →

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Honey Tasting Tips

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Christy

While attending the Heirloom Expo 2016 we discovered there would be a honey competition, that is to say, a contest for the best tasting honey. Since we are at or near honey harvesting time, it’s appropriate to share a few … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Esalen Garden

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Christy

If you’ve never been to the Esalen Institute in Big Sur, CA, you need to do whatever it takes to get there. The Esalen Farm and Garden encompasses all the best of biointensive agriculture, beauty, and spiritual connection to the … Continue reading →

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When to Harvest Garden Vegetables

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Christy

This blog post is brought to you by the Home Garden Seed Association at EZfromSeed.org. If you don’t know when to harvest your summer crops, here’s a helpful guide: You put your time and energy into growing tomatoes, greens, zucchini, … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Heirloom Expo 2016

Posted on September 7, 2016 by Christy

It’s beautiful up here at the Heirloom Expo 2016. There is so much to see, so I’ll just leave it to the photos to explain. And we have to finish with the squash tower, a mainstay of the Heirloom Expo:

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Harvesting Silver Edge Pumpkin Seeds

Posted on September 6, 2016 by Christy

I fell in love with Silver Edge pumpkin seeds the moment I laid eyes on them. This Mexico native squash wins every beauty contest when it comes to seeds. They’re enormous, they’re exotic and they have a shiny SILVER EDGE! … Continue reading →

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