August 2014
HACKED? OR HAUNTED?
Please excuse....somehow the most recent post was deleted and many of the photos in this blog (starting in 2009) are no longer visible. This is a history I will try to recreate, including the photos and my one slideshow which contained both past history in the desert Southwest and events here in the Pacific Northwest. Whatever happened, it took many hours to create, and lots of energy. Will try again & hope it does not get hacked this time. So, to start again, here's an abbreviated "gist" of a recent post and a few photos to replace the many that are gone:
Early in the spring we received the news that the GMO contamination was already spreading at random and has been in the food chain for years - and you've probably been keeping up with the stories and are helping to support GMO Labeling in Oregon this fall.
At the time that bad news was posted, it was hard not to be very discouraged - maybe even to consider giving up all the efforts of creating a sustainable world. I wrote some thoughts down, and found it too long diatribe to post but have copied in the 'conclusion' of my thoughts, in as few words as possible with some striking images, quotes and links to some of the beauty in our lives, in spite of the "beast" that we have created and can no longer control.
Pause for thought..........
"Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done." --Paul Hawken
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB4UEQzUmWc
Audio from "Chasing Ice" documentary
Or as my Quaker friend would say..."Be calm and carry on...." It's the only game in town.
The added (quote)on photo gives as good a rationale for carrying on, as there is, I think.
That and love!
**********
So, back to the current state of things, gardening and creating a more sustainable world close to home...to anyone interested here on the slopes of the Cascades at ~600 ft. elevation:
What about creating a community garden/demonstration site? ??
For now the site we can use to experiment is a PERMACULTURE URBAN HOMESTEAD IN PROCESS in Sweet Home.
Are you still out there? Choose one from list below and let us know!
*WINTER GARDENING with AFFORDABLE SEASON EXTENDERS (including *SOLAR COLD FRAME & MINI-GREENHOUSE)
Elements on site:
Permaculture gardens with rain H2O harvesting, Bread Oven, Chickens, (Fresh eggs) dog, 2 cats, veggies, fruit, solar blocker screens, trellis for shade, circle garden, keyhole garden, hoop house, solar cold frame & other season extenders, swales, rain barrels, rain chain, most structures built with reclaimed materials.
Please excuse....somehow the most recent post was deleted and many of the photos in this blog (starting in 2009) are no longer visible. This is a history I will try to recreate, including the photos and my one slideshow which contained both past history in the desert Southwest and events here in the Pacific Northwest. Whatever happened, it took many hours to create, and lots of energy. Will try again & hope it does not get hacked this time. So, to start again, here's an abbreviated "gist" of a recent post and a few photos to replace the many that are gone:
Early in the spring we received the news that the GMO contamination was already spreading at random and has been in the food chain for years - and you've probably been keeping up with the stories and are helping to support GMO Labeling in Oregon this fall.
At the time that bad news was posted, it was hard not to be very discouraged - maybe even to consider giving up all the efforts of creating a sustainable world. I wrote some thoughts down, and found it too long diatribe to post but have copied in the 'conclusion' of my thoughts, in as few words as possible with some striking images, quotes and links to some of the beauty in our lives, in spite of the "beast" that we have created and can no longer control.
Pause for thought..........
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| Beautiful Lavender Labyrinth built by my friend Eve, in far West TX - wonderful for meditation |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qB4UEQzUmWc
Audio from "Chasing Ice" documentary
Or as my Quaker friend would say..."Be calm and carry on...." It's the only game in town.
The added (quote)on photo gives as good a rationale for carrying on, as there is, I think.
That and love!
**********
So, back to the current state of things, gardening and creating a more sustainable world close to home...to anyone interested here on the slopes of the Cascades at ~600 ft. elevation:
What about creating a community garden/demonstration site? ??
For now the site we can use to experiment is a PERMACULTURE URBAN HOMESTEAD IN PROCESS in Sweet Home.
Are you still out there? Choose one from list below and let us know!
*CREATE A COMMUNITY EXCHANGE: SHARE GARDEN TIPS & IDEAS, PLANTS, SEEDsS, GOOD COMPANY & FOOD FROM THE GARDEN
*MULCHING & COMPOSTING - MAKE YOUR OWN RICH ORGANIC SOIL WITH LOCAL MATERIALS & COMPOST THE EASY WAY
*NO TILL GARDENS & CONVERT YOUR LAWN TO GARDEN
*VERMICOMPOSTING (WORM BIN)
*BEES FOR THE GARDENS &
*POLLINATOR PLANTS AND SHELTER*WATER GARDENS (PONDS)
*EARTHEN BREAD OVEN (for PIZZAS, BREAD,
HOLIDAY MEALS & EVERYDAY BAKING
*SMALL SCALE RAINH20 HARVESTING SYSTEMS
*EARTHWORKS TO HARVEST RAIN
*RAIN CHAINS, BASINS & RAIN GARDENS
*PLANT A ROW FOR THE HUNGRY
*GARDENS THAT A CHILD CAN GROW
*NATIVE PLANTS/WOODLAND GARDEN
....and more! see photos below
Site is A PERMACULTURE URBAN HOMESTEAD IN PROCESS in Sweet Home.
You bring good energy, gloves for work in the garden, and plan to have some fun
Meet other farmer/gardeners, others who care!
Future DIY DAYS: See all these in action & find out how to do it (and there is more...!)
Thanks for Your Interest!
Permaculture/Sustainable Living - Learn by Doing
dawnvoyager@gmail.com (preferred)Elements on site:
Permaculture gardens with rain H2O harvesting, Bread Oven, Chickens, (Fresh eggs) dog, 2 cats, veggies, fruit, solar blocker screens, trellis for shade, circle garden, keyhole garden, hoop house, solar cold frame & other season extenders, swales, rain barrels, rain chain, most structures built with reclaimed materials.
2011
TODAY
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From DAWN SouthWest to DAWN NorthWest
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