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Fusarium and Verticillium Wilts of Tomato, Potato, Pepper, and Eggplant, HYG-3122-96

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:52:40 -0700

Very helpful descriptions of Fusarium and Verticillium Wilt.

National Wind Watch | What to do if its happening to you

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:48:44 -0700

What to do if your community is targeted by an industrial wind power plant. Wind power is not really "green" at all. Do some reading on the subject to see why I am now opposed to wind as an alternative energy source.

Real Alternatives to Utility Scale Wind Power - Chautauqua Wind Power

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:15:49 -0700

We are saddened to find out that our county is considering the construction of an industrial wind farm just miles from our home and adjacent to the Petrified Forest National Park. We are concerned about the effects that it would have on our farm and that 12,000 acres of pristine desert wilderness will need be destroyed. This site offers practical alternatives to industrial wind plants that I heartily agree with, as well as good information on the health effects that have been documented in areas with wind power plants.

http://www.earthlypursuits.com/vegetables/CornCulture1918-6.htm

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:37:08 -0700

Primitive methods for planting corn.

Beans of 2005

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:26:25 -0700

It's time to plant dry beans in the garden! This is a useful list of drought tolerant beans that thrive in desert gardens.

Insect Pests of Vegetables

Mon, 18 May 2009 08:53:10 -0700

Identifying insect eggs in the garden...

Making Garden Soil - Natural Fertilizers - Soil Amendments - Composting — ByExample.com

Fri, 15 May 2009 09:32:35 -0700

We've been busy gardening! This article tells how we are making our own garden soil for our vegetable garden. Though we have no intention of seeking organic certification, we are adhering to organic farming methods and sustainable agricultural practices.

Thimphu Journal - Recalculating Happiness in a Himalayan Kingdom - NYTimes.com

Fri, 08 May 2009 13:56:39 -0700

A country that puts "Gross National Happiness" before all else...

Can we afford to eat ethically? | Salon Life

Thu, 07 May 2009 16:31:03 -0700

This article hits on a lot of good points when looking to eat sustainably. We began the transition to organic and local foods a few years ago. To afford the organic diet, we purchase dried staples in bulk. Rice, beans, flour, sugar all come in 25 to 50 pound bags. We repack the bulk good into half gallon mason jars for long lasting storage. I have considered that new glass jars are not all that sustainable and it led me to look into food storage methods that were used locally...before tupperware and freezers. Dried vegetables from the garden were not canned for winter use, but rather stored in sacks or hung from the ceiling, staying fresh enough to use until the next harvest came in. Also despite being in the desert, ice blocks were made in the winter and formed into ice houses -- that would last into the fall!! To satisfy our desire to eat more sustainably we've begun our own garden and now we eat mostly home grown veggies. We also have eggs and meat from our livestock. It is a lot of work to create and manage a homestead farm, garden and kitchen, but it is well worth the effort. Even with all the farm expenses our food budget is surprisingly modest.

Sustainable Homestead Plans - Sustainable Home - Solar Homestead Plans — ByExample.com

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:07:50 -0700

Plan for our sustainable homestead.