Comments on: URBAN FARMING http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/ One family's journey towards a sustainable, more self sufficient life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:32:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rhonda jean from down to earthhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6788 rhonda jean from down to earth Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:34:10 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6788 Here is Australia much of the timber used in house construction is "treated". I don't want to alarm you but have you checked that timber contains no poisons? If it does, I'm not sure if it would remain in the ash after the fire, or if it would be contained in the smoke, but I think it's worth checking.As always, it's a real pleasure to read your posts. Here is Australia much of the timber used in house construction is "treated". I don't want to alarm you but have you checked that timber contains no poisons? If it does, I'm not sure if it would remain in the ash after the fire, or if it would be contained in the smoke, but I think it's worth checking.

As always, it's a real pleasure to read your posts.

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6789 Anais Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:09:08 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6789 Hello RhondaThanks for the email, positive comments and heads up. Thankfully here in So Cal they build mostly with untreated Douglas Fir – a wood which the folks next door and down the street are using in their housing construction.California is pretty good about labeling and regulations. Always good to know your wood source, especially now a days when things are treated with all sorts of chemicals.Blessings, Anais Hello Rhonda

Thanks for the email, positive comments and heads up. Thankfully here in So Cal they build mostly with untreated Douglas Fir – a wood which the folks next door and down the street are using in their housing construction.

California is pretty good about labeling and regulations. Always good to know your wood source, especially now a days when things are treated with all sorts of chemicals.

Blessings,
Anais

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6779 Anais Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:59:48 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6779 Hello CrystalYes, we did at one point a few years ago use our only neighbor's yard (we are surrounding on three sides by a private school) Unfortunately the property sold and they are rennovating the home and it's not lived in at this time. As for our other neighbors, I would say the majority of them are renters and unfortunately are really not into growing vegetables. The dynamics of the neighborhood is slowly changing, perhaps in time like minded folks will move it....We shall see. Besides, right now are incredibly busy and preoccupied with our little property at the moment, but we are always on the look out for expanding our growing grounds.Cheers, Anais Hello Crystal

Yes, we did at one point a few years ago use our only neighbor's yard (we are surrounding on three sides by a private school) Unfortunately the property sold and they are rennovating the home and it's not lived in at this time. As for our other neighbors, I would say the majority of them are renters and unfortunately are really not into growing vegetables. The dynamics of the neighborhood is slowly changing, perhaps in time like minded folks will move it....

We shall see. Besides, right now are incredibly busy and preoccupied with our little property at the moment, but we are always on the look out for expanding our growing grounds.

Cheers,
Anais

]]> By: Anaishttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6778 Anais Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:56:01 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6778 Hello Meg,Thanks for the comments, I tell the guys.The wood they used is untreated Douglas Fir which is pretty cheap and will last us another five/six years.Cheers, Anais Hello Meg,

Thanks for the comments, I tell the guys.

The wood they used is untreated Douglas Fir which is pretty cheap and will last us another five/six years.

Cheers,
Anais

]]> By: Crystalhttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6774 Crystal Fri, 22 Feb 2008 01:17:41 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6774 I'm wondering if you've ever thought of trying to expand your planting space by using neighbor's yards. Lots of people pay for landscaping... maybe you could work out a deal (a portion of the crop to the owner in addition to a beautiful yard might get you free growing space). I'm wondering if you've ever thought of trying to expand your planting space by using neighbor's yards. Lots of people pay for landscaping... maybe you could work out a deal (a portion of the crop to the owner in addition to a beautiful yard might get you free growing space).

]]> By: Meghttp://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/comment-page-1/#comment-6770 Meg Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:11:21 +0000 http://urbanhomestead.org/journal/2008/02/21/urban-farming/#comment-6770 Wow, those beds look great! What kind of wood did you guys go with? Wow, those beds look great! What kind of wood did you guys go with?

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