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Linda AZ Because everyone needs more banana bread

Good Morning! Had a bit of a baking adventure this morning that has turned out well so I thought I would share it. I read several recipes about baking with sprouted wheat berries, and then sort of took off on my own this morning with the intent being banana bread. I don't bake in absolutes, so you may have to wing it a bit if you try this. As usual with my cooking, I've added all kinds of comments. 2/3 cup of sprouted wheat berries (plus a little more, since the jar was nearly empty. Sprouts w… Continue

Added by Linda AZ on November 21, 2009 at 12:49pm — No Comments

Linda AZ Babysteps and Changes

I'm relatively new to this site. I'm relatively new to permaculture, sustainable living. We've wanted to, and we kept planning for that "someday" when we have the right property, "someday" when we have more room, "someday" when we don't have to ask permission for chickens and goats. Sometime this summer we realized, that it was ok to start RIGHT NOW. Raised beds half full of desert concrete dirt spent the summer being layered like lasagna gardens, composting down, until a friend recently said,… Continue

Added by Linda AZ on November 16, 2009 at 6:16pm — 5 Comments

Shanna Anderson Egg marketing

This is an interesting difference between the marketing of different eggs - organic, free range, cage free, etc.... http://alive2ucom.blogspot.com/2009/11/egg-marketing-whats-in-label.html Continue

Added by Shanna Anderson on November 16, 2009 at 10:52am — 1 Comment

Linda C. Tarango found the birds have eaten my lettuce sprouts!

i went out the other day and looked around to find no lettuce sprouts were left- guess i should have put up some chicken wire for protection- I love the birds, but im still mad at them! Continue

Added by Linda C. Tarango on November 13, 2009 at 8:30am — 6 Comments

Suzi Dodt I'm seeing a pattern...

So I took a gardening class and then put in a garden. Took the rainbarrel class, now I have a rainbarrel. Took a tree class, bought a bunch of trees. Signed up for a chicken class.....I see where this is going..... Continue

Added by Suzi Dodt on November 10, 2009 at 6:07pm — 4 Comments

Rob Making Your Own Adobe Bricks

I'd been wondering how to build walls out of natural materials from my yard. I didn't have enough rocks, so adobe bricks came to mind. We definitely have enough caliche soil to make our own adobe - but how? Here's a great step-by-step guide, and it looks pretty easy. I'll definitely be trying this. http://www.ehow.com/how_2314179_make-bricks.html Continue

Added by Rob on November 8, 2009 at 8:00am — 1 Comment

Rob Building The Soil

Over the summer I cordoned off about a third of the back yard and dug out six garden beds. I'm in the process now of building of soil. Bed One: 40' long x 2' wide x 3' deep Beds Two and Three: 17' x 3'9" x 3' Bed Four: 17' x 3'9" x 2' Bed Five: 5' x 3'9" x 3' Bed Six: 5' x 3'9" x 2' The strange wid… Continue

Added by Rob on November 8, 2009 at 7:33am — 1 Comment

Scott MacComb Going for a healthier diet.

I have decided to try aspects of a Vegan diet and want to share my experiences here to help keep me on the path. It has been one week and I think I am getting the hang of it. So here's my parameters -- this isn't necessarily a "by-the-book" vegan diet -- I'm making up some of my own rules to fit the lifestyle I am trying to achieve. - Minimal to no meat products or meat bi-products. - Minimal to no processed foods, within reason. - Minimal caffeine (just because). - Organic when available (try… Continue

Added by Scott MacComb on November 1, 2009 at 11:30am — 5 Comments

Dana Mesquite Milling

It was so exciting to finally get all our mesquite pods ground into flour today - our first time. We obtained about 5lbs+. We will package some for the freezer, relatives and are eargerly reviewing recipes to try. I'll keep you posted. I think mesquite brownies will be first. We enjoyed the mesquite coconut cake at the market today and while there purchased some yummy bread, veggies and tamales. We ate some tamales at lunch and couldn't resist having them on the side our homemade chilli and hom… Continue

Added by Dana on October 31, 2009 at 10:21pm — 6 Comments

karla fruit trees

Does anyone have any information on fruit trees for cottonwood. i am looking to find what best grows in cottonwood and where to purchase. thanks karla Continue

Added by karla on October 30, 2009 at 8:57pm — 3 Comments

TERRI LARSEN Stop Big Ag in the White House - Say no to Monsanto - CropLife

A serious breach of trust has occurred. During his campaign, President Obama spoke routinely about closing the revolving door between powerful corporate interests and government service. And now we are finding he hasn't lived up to his word. Click here to keep to Big Ag out of the White House: http://fdn.actionkit.com/go/65?akid=.40351.cHSwz9&t=1&referri… Continue

Added by TERRI LARSEN on October 29, 2009 at 5:00pm — 4 Comments

TERRI LARSEN See for Yourself the Effects of Climate Change on the World's Food and Hunger

http://www.greenhouseneutralfoundation.org/ghs-09.html" target="_blank">http://www.greenhouseneutralfoundation.org/ghs-09.html There are some shocking images here, so please be aware.... Continue

Added by TERRI LARSEN on October 28, 2009 at 5:55am — 2 Comments

Ruthanne Gold-Winters Lavender

While living in Oregon, I grew English Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia). I haven’t gotten to the point of growing the Lavender here but I have read that Spanish Lavender( Lavandula Stoechas) grows very well and it’s a better choice for making oils for the bath and aroma therapy, where the traditional Lavender ( English/Common) are better suited in the kitchen and make a wonderful infused cooking oil. There is so much to learn about how to grow your garden here. I think I am going to start with… Continue

Added by Ruthanne Gold-Winters on October 19, 2009 at 4:28pm — 1 Comment

VYNNIE Something New...

Just updated my blog. Check out what I'm finally doing at Xericopia - starting seeds! Enjoy! - VYNNIE 602.770.1613 vynniethegardener@yahoo.com http://vynniethegardener.blogspot.com/ "wise solutions, smart gardening, happy spaces" Continue

Added by VYNNIE on October 19, 2009 at 1:26am — No Comments

Michael and Lylah Ledner My French Country Garden

I'm sure I can never get enough of the beauty and fragrant soothing power of Lavender. The front entrance to our home is graced with French lavender and I keep finding new spots in o
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Added by Michael and Lylah Ledner on October 17, 2009 at 7:19am — 8 Comments

Michael and Lylah Ledner Fall Gardening - Appreciating & Creating Hidden Spots

I'm a firm believer in what I call "personal therapy time" . . . therap… Continue

Added by Michael and Lylah Ledner on October 17, 2009 at 7:17am — 2 Comments

Michael and Lylah Ledner Fall Touches in the Garden

Fall and cooler weather doesn't come too soon here in the Arizona desert. But, as it is, I've alrea… Continue

Added by Michael and Lylah Ledner on October 17, 2009 at 7:15am — 1 Comment

Michael and Lylah Ledner Al-Fresco-ing In Your Garden

Early every morning, after I make French Press and pancakes or eggs and toast or steel cut oats, hubs and I .
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Added by Michael and Lylah Ledner on October 17, 2009 at 7:11am — 2 Comments

Linda C. Tarango sprouts comming up! 101509

well, i had alot of time between tilling, row making and planting- i wanted to go to a class on planning the gar… Continue

Added by Linda C. Tarango on October 15, 2009 at 2:00pm — 2 Comments

Doreen Pollack Trouble Lurks in the Garden

No picture today with this post because I don't want to gross you out - my swollen, red left foot is the reason for this note. First - I have already been chastised by my fellow gardener friends. Seems like the guys had less sympathy and did more scolding than the woman. Second - I feel a little foolish even sharing this with you. I mean, come-on, I am a PROFESSIONAL (aren't I?). But if I don't share this with you, there is a good chance this could happen to you! So here goes - I stepped on a… Continue

Added by Doreen Pollack on October 12, 2009 at 9:09pm — 3 Comments

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Michael and Lylah Ledner replied to Anita Mahaffey's discussion 'Can dried figs be harvested and eaten?'
This is what I have done with my figs - French Fig/Cherry Torte
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Michael and Lylah Ledner replied to Kristi's discussion 'Beet Lovers UNITE!!!!'
now this green smoothie sounds great...
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Judy replied to Andrea White's discussion 'Also Need to Split a Load of Compost'
Diane, Ken is just east of the 101 on Thomas Rd. We have a short bed truck and it cost us $40, a full size bed is $60, don't know how much he would charge for your flatbed.
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Judy replied to Kristi's discussion 'Beet Lovers UNITE!!!!'
I think beets and turnips are just about the perfect vegs, great tops and the bonus is the bulbs. I'm growing Golden and Cylindra this year and love being able to pick the greens for weeks before the beets are ready. I also roast them, just toss i...
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Judy replied to Randy W's discussion 'my garden'
I've never seen ants do that kind of damage, how bizarre. You can cover the tomatoes when frost threatens and maybe they will survive. Good luck and good pics.
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Judy replied to Judy's discussion 'Bees free to good home'
Thank you Chris for the helpful information. Too bad I can't keep them.
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Judy replied to Judy's discussion 'Bees free to good home'
Sorry Janine, the bees are spoken for already. I really with I could keep them, I've never had so many bees on my squash blossoms before and would be great for the squash and melons next year but just not enough room.
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