Fruit Trees with Greg Peterson
The Urban Farm
6750 N 13th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85014
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
Learn what fruit trees to plant, what grows well and what doesn’t in the desert, the single most important thing you nee…
Hi Christina - just wanted to let you know that Arizona Homegrown Solutions is having a Casa Grande Action Group meet and greet on Aug. 8. You can meet others from the area who are interested in permaculture, gardening, rainwater harvesting, etc. Details at http://azhomegrownsolutions.ning.com/events/casa-grand-action-group
Good to meet you at the rain barrel build at Skip's. My barrel is set up and ready to go, though I need a gutter to redirect the water. Hmm... I may have to build ANOTHER barrel for the north side of my yard. (The wheels are turning.)
Here are some links to plans for building a compost tumbler. We could have a workshop to build a few of these. Tumblers aren't inherently faster; it is just hat they tend to get turned more often than bins compost.
I love simple, mindful living, cooking from scratch, simple building projects, gardening, composting, chickens, crocheting and knitting, recycling, and reading. Urban homesteading is my goal!
I don't know if anyone has recommended this, but you might try inquiring with a few caterers -- I once found a couple left over empty 5 gal buckets that had been left behind after an event -- they had relish stickers on the side. Anyway that might b…
Learn how to make wine from the comfort of your own home. It's fun, easy and cheap! Make and bottle your own wine year round using any kind of fruit from your yard (not just grapes). Wine makes a great gift and wine tasting is fun to do with friends…
David - the shovel is your best friend (healthy bermuda grass can have strong roots 12"-18"inches).
Don's suggestion for sifting is key to preserve your dirt soil. If you are dilligent upfront at harvesting out all the stolens you'll save yourself…
I spend more time with weeds than any other plant, but I don't know hardly any of their names. Someday I would like to take pictures them at each stage of development, study how they grow, learn their names, range, etc... But I've been wanting to do…
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Thanks,
Macey
Here are some links to plans for building a compost tumbler. We could have a workshop to build a few of these. Tumblers aren't inherently faster; it is just hat they tend to get turned more often than bins compost.
Jeff
jeffysimpson@yahoo.com
http://shoppingmatchmaker.com/compost.htm
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Nature-Community/2003-04-01/Compost-Tumblers.aspx
http://www.solidwastedistrict.com/projects/bin_barrel.htm