Down On The Urban Farm

How to Build Raised Garden Beds (video)

2008-05-17T02:49:10Z

I found this on Surviving the Middle Class Crash

Environment vs Aesthetics

2008-05-16T02:26:12Z

There is an interesting debate going on in Cannon Beach, Oregon. On one side are the recyclers. On the other side are the people who think the recycling bins are 'coyote-ugly': Click Here to read What's more important?

Compost Tumbler Video

2008-05-14T02:15:01Z

I found this interesting video describing the construction and use of a DIY compost tumbler on The Compost and Composting blog:

AUdio: A Day in the Life of an Urban Farmer

2008-05-14T01:58:09Z

A great podcast about Jules Dervaes, an urban farmer in Pasadena, California: Click Here

"This is Something Good Happening Here"

2008-05-13T01:08:23Z

Arlo Guthrie, in Alice's Restaurant said, "They'll think it's a movement." Perhaps urban farming is a movement. After all, the New York TImes wrote about it the other day. There is a wonderful quote in that article. A woman named Florence Russell, overlooking the gardeners working compost into beds, said: This is something good happening here. Profound words, Florence is perhaps wiser than she thinks. While the article talks about the revenue-generating possibilities of urban farming, I think that most urban farmers are in it for other reasons. Again, a quote form the NYT article: “It’s not about making money,” Ms. Washington said. “We’re selling so that people in our neighborhood have good quality. There’s no Whole Foods in my neighborhood.”

An Urban Farm School

2008-05-12T00:41:37Z

Kendra Pierce of The Urban Farm School and our own Greg Peterson are clearly kindred souls. I've watched Greg devote enormous amounts of time to educating and mentoring others about urban farming. It's tough to convey what it feels like to see your crop's first signs of activity, poking its way up through the soil. Kendra wrote a great article a couple of days ago about the value of understanding where and how food is grown. I hope she will use her blog to educate those not fortunate enough to visit her in person.

Kipp Nash, Part Deaux

2008-05-09T03:41:25Z

Green & Sustainable Product Directory Online

2008-05-08T02:50:29Z

I found this great directory of green and sustainable products and resources: VivaGreen.com

New Urban Farm In Indianapolis

2008-05-07T02:38:29Z

Another urban farm springs to life, tis time in Indianapolis

LocalHarvest.org

2008-05-05T21:58:02Z

I found a wonderful resource: localharvest.org. It is a great website for finding farmers' markets, family farms, and other sources of sustainably grown food in your area, where you can buy produce, grass-fed meats, and many other goodies.

Ripping Out Your Yard

2008-05-04T21:57:17Z

I'm seeing more and more articles >a href="http://site.cleanairgardening.com/info/ready-to-rip-out-your-lawn-and-become-a-suburban-farmer.html">like this - People replacing their lawns with vegetable gardens.

Home Farmer Magazine

2008-05-01T17:25:28Z

Not everyone can keep a cow, but everyone can make cheese. Not everyone has a field of wheat, but we can all make our own bread.

This stand-out quote is the first thing you see at Home Farmer, a UK magazine about urban farming. The price of a subscription here in 'The States' is pretty steep, and - after having lived in the U.K. a number of years ago - I'm not sure that the growing techniques would apply here in arid Arizona, but we can dream. They do have a blog: http://www.homefarmer.co.uk/blog.asp

Great Composting Article

2008-04-29T17:15:13Z

There is a great article on SaveChange about the different methods of composting.

May 3, 2008: Local Wines & Food Fest at Alcantara Vineyards, Sedonaa, AZ

2008-04-29T16:46:39Z

Vineyards in Arizona???? Yes! Alcantara Vineyards is on a portion of 87 acres overlooking the confluence of the Verde River and Oak Creek, off Highway 260 between Camp Verde and Cottonwood, not far from I-17. Saturday, May 3, 2008 Alacantara Vineyards will be hosting a celebration of the local wines and foods of Northern Arizona. The day will include local wine tastings, sampling organic cheeses and local produce, wonderful local breads, olive oil, pecans and other delights. Sustainable Arizona is co-hosting the event as part of their annual meeting. Their members will exhibit healthy living, permaculture, solar and other green technologies for visitors. Noted harp-guitarist, William Eaton will be there with friends to provide live music. The event is free and doors open at 11 am, and the festivities run until 5 pm. More information: http://www.sedona.biz/alcantara-vineyards0108.htm

Biodegradable Pots, Part Deaux

2008-04-28T16:18:00Z

The blogosphere is suddenly full of articles about biodegradable pots. I found some made from chicken feathers!