I love making and eating lemon curd.I usually gets lemons off every tree I can and juice about 70-100 lbs a year. You can also slice them, freeze on wax paper and then toss into freezer bags. Perfect all year long for adding to water. They thaw as b…
I saw some regular terra cotta pots being used as Ollas yesterday. They had the pot and saucer only they used the saucer as the lid and buried the pot part. Looked like a great alternative.
Check out this link which seals the two together and you bu…
Raising Urban Chickens with Myron Mykyta
Tuesday, August 4th from 6:30 to 8:00 PM
Instructor: Myron Mykyta
Location: East West Exchange
Requested donation: $10 (Cash or check only)
Chickens in my yard? You bet! Chickens make great pets, efficient b…
Bermuda Grass Removal – a Double-edged Sword
Instructor: Don Titmus
July 23rd (Thursday) 6:30 – 8:30 pm
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County
Palo Verde Room, 4341 E Broadway Rd,
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Cost: $15 (check or cash only…
Hi Brittany,
Now is sure the time to be making Kombucha since it's been gone off the shelves for a few months now. I so miss it! I hope and pray that the issues get resolved and it comes back.
I've had some really good success with making Kombucha…
Hi Chris - I don't have a PH tester. I've always just added bagged composted mulch, steer manuer and Starbucks grounds to my existing AZ soil to ammend. Some years my spring tomatoes are really good and sometimes not so good. Is there anything in ad…
Thanks for the heads up. When should transplants go in? It's so stinking hot out there! I have an area preparred and ready to go but dragging my feet in fear of the heat.
For families who are interested in raising eco-conscious children and living more in balance with nature... Bring your kids to this fun, interactive and informative class on learning more about sustainable living and permaculture. What does it mean…
Mesquite and Carob Milling
Requested Donation:
--Milling - $5 for each 5 gal bucket of beans milled
If you have four or more 5 gallon buckets for milling please arrive before noon!
Join the Phoenix Permaculture Guild as they host a mesquite bean (…
Be prepared for the fall planting season. Are you confused about what and how to plant in the low desert? - Where to get quality seeds – heirloom or not? Transplants, or seeds? How do you get an extended harvest? What is companion planting and what…
Turn your kitchen scraps and certain waste materials into nutrient-rich fertilzer! Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves wate…