Tag Archives: environment
CALLING ALL CATTLE PRODUCERS |
Does the image on the left look familiar…. if you are in the romantic world of cattle production it should. Ask any farmer what they do all day and if they’re honest they’ll tell you “I shovel sh*t all day … Continue reading
CHEERS TO 2013!
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New Year’s Eve and we’re all still here, guess the end of the world didn’t quite pan out as expected by some. Since we’re stuck here together may we humbly suggest some ideas for our future…. First off, let’s move away from … Continue reading
WORMS AS EMERGING TECHNOLOGY |
While vermicomposting is relatively new to Canada, it’s been used for centuries in warmer areas of our world. In places like India, Thailand and Southern China, composting with worms is considered an ancient technology. Red composting worms are tropical in … Continue reading
SMELLY GARBAGE? |
A young man came to buy worms the other day and when asked what had spurred his decision to begin vermicomposting, he said he didn’t like his smelly garbage. This simple, straight forward answer reminded us how times have changed … Continue reading
SUMMER SOLSTICE 2012
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Celebrated since the dawn of civilization, the Solstice marks the longest day for those in the Northern hemisphere. It’s a benchmark in the turn of the seasons and a chance to take pause and ponder the wonders of our universe. … Continue reading
BLACK OUT – SPEAK OUT
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TURTLE ISLAND |
The main mound plot at Dufferin school garden is ready for planting, we met with Audrey Logan to begin preparing the area. This gathering was during “rest” week on the moon cycle. If you need back ground info on … Continue reading
FOR OUR MOTHER
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Tagged climate change, environment, mother earth, mother's day
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If your Mother was drowning would you dive in to save her? If she began to choke would you help her? If she was burning in a fire, would you pull her to safety? The Mother of us all needs … Continue reading
In our last traditional gardening post we discussed the four to seven year cycle employed for the creation a of garden. http://www.naturesperfectplantfood.com/2012/03/06/create-insect-habitat-with-traditional-gardening-methods/ Today we’ll take a look at a garden that has completed the seven year cycle. At Dufferin School community … Continue reading
WE ARE NOT AMUSED |
Controversy surrounding recent pipe line proposals here and in the U.S. has the whole place in an uproar. On one side we have the Harper government and the deep pockets of the fossil fuel industry and on the other we … Continue reading