“…there are two ways to do it, and one of them is ineffective, short-sighted and threatens the fabric of the tribe. The other seems to work.”
Check out Seth Godin’s column.
via Seth’s Blog: Willfully ignorant vs. aggressively skeptical.
Monthly Archives: August 2009
First Lady Michelle Obama calls on you to serve
YouTube – First Lady Michelle Obama calls on you to serve.
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Release No. 0371.09
| AGRICULTURE SECRETARY VILSACK PROCLAIMS AUGUST 23-29 AS NATIONAL COMMUNITY GARDENING WEEK | |||
| WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2009 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today encouraged Americans to connect with the land, the food it grows and their local communities by proclaiming August 23-29, National Community Gardening Week.
A community garden is an opportunity to educate everyone about from where food comes, whether that is a Farmers Market or a garden, and is important to increasing generations of healthy eaters. Community gardens can be anywhere whether it is in the country, a city or a suburb. It can be one community plot or can be many individual plots. Read the full article here! http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/!ut/p/_s.7_0_A/7_0_1RD?printable=true&contentidonly=true&contentid=2009/08/0371.xml |
Please Support Mary during the San Francisco Bay Area Breast Cancer 3-Day:
Mary, my wife, is walking in the Komen 3-Day, 60-Mile breast Cancer Walk again this year. 60 miles in 3 days is a long walk, but the cure for breast cancer is still a long way off. Every step taken by the thousands of people who take part in this event brings us that much closer to a cure.
Walkers camp out between days spent walking, hearing stories, both inspirational and heartbreaking, supporting each other, and sharing a common goal.
This is Mary’s 6th year of participating in this powerful event. I get a huge rush out of helping, and all I do is set up camp and tents for the walkers. The granddaughters don’t realize it, but it IS all about them, too…
Follow Mary on the walk this year from her facebook page or help support her meeting her goals by making a pledge here
Organic Forest Plants & More
Organic Forest Plants & More.
Here is a different sort of nurseryman – a nurseryman sans nursery. All their plants are forest grown without fertilizers or pesticides. The plants are being harvested from private land that is scheduled for being turned from 100 year old growth forest into a subdivision. Take a look!
Oasis 8′ x 8′ Garden – Shipping Included
The Oasis Garden from Backyard Botanical is a complete self-contained garden for your backyard. The Oasis is large enough to handle even the most dedicated green thumb measuring 96″ x 96″. The surround-you design allows easy access to the entire garden. An easy-latch gate keeps critters from entering through the front. Constructed from cedar that is pre-treated with a water-based stain.
- Raised beds reduce weeds, allow perfect soil
- Integrated watering unit with timer
- High sides to keep out critters
- Rear trelace for climbing plants
Rustic Natural Cedar 4848 4 X 4 Raised Bed Planter
Since we are about to build a number of raised beds, I thought I would gather a few ‘mail-order’ ones for you to look at. The pictures should give you some ideas.
Whether you want to create whimsy in your garden, beautify large dull areas, or hide unsightly equipment, these garden accents are perfect for focal pleasure. This Raised Bed Planter is built from durable Western Red Cedar. Dimensions: 53″ sq. x 16″ h.
Manufactured to the Highest Quality Available.
Design is stylish and innovative. Satisfaction Ensured.
Vegetable Garden Design
I’ve just updated this review page with a video demonstration of how easy the software is to use. In just 3 minutes, you can create a garden plan, plant list with plants dates…
Click the link in the header to see the video, or
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