Monthly Archives: February 2012
DIY mini hoop house
We took advantage of a beautiful February day to build our wee hoop house today! Here’s the materials list: (3) 6 foot 2×4 pieces of construction lumber (3) pieces conduit (6) 8 inch galvanized carriage bolts (6) nuts (12) washers … Continue reading
The time for natural animal fats is NOW
I saw this a couple weeks ago and I can’t get it out of my head. [original source article] Palm oil, dudes. It’s in EVERYTHING. And the increasing demand for it is causing unprecedented rainforest destruction and killing of anything … Continue reading
Filed under Animal ethics, International trade, Labels, Sustainability, Theoretical, US Food Production
Introducing: the garden calendar
Now that I’ve been writing this blog for three years (exactly three years!), I find myself frequently going back to check when, for example, the raspberry harvest started last year or the year before. I like to plan my vacations … Continue reading
Filed under Gardening, Permaculture, Practical
