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SeedSavers and Traders

229 members

Hello all!! As many of you may already know i'm a seed collector and trader. I save my own seeds from crops that i grow and i trade those with others who do the same.Just testing the waters here to see if anyone else is interested in getting together as a group. Perhaps we could discuss the different things we're working on at the time; ...
Compost Nuts!

306 members

This group is open to anyone who loves their compost bins as much as I do! It is also open to anyone who is seriously trying to improve their soil quality and needs some tips or some moral support in their efforts to improve the productivity of their soil.
All things Animal

163 members

It seems that more and more people are turning toward producing their own food. Many start with the small backyard garden and then usually progressing toward animals. Whether it be to provide food in the form of eggs, meat and dairy. Or maybe to provide enhanced compost or just the love of animals and the joy of their companionship.This will be a ...
Culture Club

148 members

Lets share our adventures, successes, and lessons learned ( no such thing as failure). So many cultured/fermeted wonderful foods such as Homemade cheese, kefir, yogurt, komboucha, beer, wine, sodas, buttermilk, sourdough starters, sourkraut, chutneys, etc- all "ALIVE" and very much good for you! Whether you got started because ...
Better living through Herbs

115 members

A group to discuss everything herb. How to grow, where to grow, what to grow, what it's used for and how to use it. Practical and medicinal uses to be explored. Anyone with any knowledge on this subject join in and share.

December 20, 2010 4:43:04 AM PST

in the topic The Death of a 300lb Pumpkin LOL in the forum General Discussion

Well there comes a time like Christmas that you have to take the Halloween decorations off the porch. So my son made a video of the cutting up/death of our giant pumpkin this year. Don't worry if will make some great compost (not any flavor for cooking in the giant pumpkins) and yes I saved some seed for next year. Happy Holidays Frank
October 11, 2010 5:44:20 AM PDT

in the topic Hello from the SF Bay Area! in the forum New "Neighbors"

Welcome Neighbor, sounds like you've got a good thing going... Have a Great Day!! Frank
September 30, 2010 7:29:03 AM PDT

in the topic Wicking Raised Bed Construction in the forum General Discussion

Just got the beds filled with composting horse muck (pine shavings, straw, horse manure) and it is already heated up to 134F. So hopefully in a few weeks it will have composted enough for some fall vegetable. Have a Great Day!! Frank hgfood.info
September 24, 2010 4:55:47 AM PDT

in the topic False Claims, Lies Caught on Tape at Farmers Markets in the forum General Discussion

I'm not shocked, I some times have wondered when I see some of the boxes being unloaded at farmers markets. I think where locally can you grow that!! and just like they say "if it sounds too good to be true it usually is". It is sad that when ever there is money involved the DARK side of our human nature shows up. Have a Great Day!! Frank hgfood.info
September 16, 2010 9:46:55 AM PDT

in the topic Wicking Raised Bed Construction in the forum General Discussion

I was making some more wicking raised beds and decided to make a video to show others how to make them. Wicked Raised Bed Advantages: 1) Constant water supply to roots (no mid-day wilting/stress) 2) Water Conservation (no water loss out the bottom of the bed) I think for most area's wicked beds are a good way to go and the little extra work pays off 10 fold. Have a Great Day!! Frank

SeedSavers and Traders

229 members

Hello all!! As many of you may already know i'm a seed collector and trader. I save my own seeds from crops that i grow and i trade those with others who do the same.Just testing the waters here to see if anyone else is interested in getting together as a group. Perhaps we could discuss the different things we're working on at the time; ...
Compost Nuts!

306 members

This group is open to anyone who loves their compost bins as much as I do! It is also open to anyone who is seriously trying to improve their soil quality and needs some tips or some moral support in their efforts to improve the productivity of their soil.
All things Animal

163 members

It seems that more and more people are turning toward producing their own food. Many start with the small backyard garden and then usually progressing toward animals. Whether it be to provide food in the form of eggs, meat and dairy. Or maybe to provide enhanced compost or just the love of animals and the joy of their companionship.This will be a ...
Culture Club

148 members

Lets share our adventures, successes, and lessons learned ( no such thing as failure). So many cultured/fermeted wonderful foods such as Homemade cheese, kefir, yogurt, komboucha, beer, wine, sodas, buttermilk, sourdough starters, sourkraut, chutneys, etc- all "ALIVE" and very much good for you! Whether you got started because ...
Better living through Herbs

115 members

A group to discuss everything herb. How to grow, where to grow, what to grow, what it's used for and how to use it. Practical and medicinal uses to be explored. Anyone with any knowledge on this subject join in and share.

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