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By: A Growing Trend in Eco-Consciousness: Using Backyards to Grow Food « Eco•Conscious – Conciencia ecológica

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:40:45 +0000

[...] local man who has turned urban gardening into an art form and a business is Jules Dervaes. Urban gardening expert Jules Dervaes. (Photo credit: [...]

By: Energias renovables a peque

Energias renovables a peque — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:36:51 +0000

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By: Tracey Tiret

Tracey Tiret — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:36:11 +0000

I love the "Freedom Garden" concept over the "Victory Garden." True freedom depends on food security and real health. Every step we take is so important, and I've so much gratitude for the Derves. I've learned a ton from PTF and feel glad to be part of this supportive urban homesteaders network. Living more conservation minded no longer feels like we're taking one for the team; We are all the team.

By: Jose

Jose — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 03:52:16 +0000

I saw your page and what u do its asome . i will like to know if we can volunter at your garden .. we are a couple with a 3 year old and love what u guys do . We live in SF Bay Area and planing to visit south in few months . contact me ..thanks ... Jose and Family ....

By: KITCHEN GARDENS

KITCHEN GARDENS — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 13:29:07 +0000

[...] this picture and site before, but I love to repeat it because it might inspire someone new: http://urbanhomestead.org/jour.....sue/ /> 0 Replies GA_googleFillSlot("a2kTopicLeaderboardEnd"); [...]

By: Civis

Civis — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 18:55:30 +0000

I read the article about you in MOTHER EARTH NEWS. It was inspiring (actually I read it three times). I've been conflicted about whether to move out of town, but I like being able to walk to work and I like being around people, so I started urban homesteading this year. I see I'm not alone.

By: Lisa Burbank

Lisa Burbank — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 18:49:09 +0000

Hello, All!
I read about you in Mother Earth News; loved the article.
I have a question: How on earth did you get a suburban Town/City Hall to okay raising even small livestock on a city lot...or even on 1/5 of an acre? I have an acre of land in Northeastern CT. The town I live in is rural but the strip of Rte 6 that my house sits on is the "restricted business" district. My doctor, who is very much behind a back-to-basics, holistic approach to health, even wrote a note stating he wants me drinking goats' milk instead of cows and is recommending I raise it myself due to all the additives in commercial dairy products and I'm still fighting an uphill battle. I would be very interested how you obtained the rights to raise them. Not only for dairy, but I also hand-spin fiber (spinning wheel) and there are many smaller varieties of goats and also sheep that would live quite well on my 1 acre of land--if I can ever convince the local gov't to allow them--and they, in turn, would provide a sustainable living for me in the sale of hand-spun fibers.
PS I also love the raised beds and container gardens. I started off very small last year with some containers. I'm an herbalist so I grew some herbs (mostly culinary), tomatoes & peppers and was really impressed with the yield I got in returned. Thanks for a wonderful article and website--and plenty of ideas to keep me going!

Thank you,
Lisa Burbank

By: Theresa Anderson

Theresa Anderson — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:45:29 +0000

Well, let me say...we marked off a 28 X40 garden area today and we are gonna grow! Not just plants either. I have yet to see anyone in my short life not be changed for the better for their contact with the earth. I have four children. Their degree of tenderness, kindness and caring thoughtfulness seems to be in exact proportion to their connection with the outdoors. It's funny how that works. I have said that if you want a spiritual experience get on your knees and hands and look at a patch of grass...if you are in tune enough to do that for a spiritual drink..you will not get up the same person if you stay there long enough with your eyes and heart open. Prodigal Nature...it is breaking out all around us with blessing and excitement and intrigue. I am inspired! Thank you, thank you , thank you!
Have a wonderful Shabbat/Sabbath...
Theresa

By: Dene Brock

Dene Brock — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:12:00 +0000

How wonderful! I love how you show that anyone can live the good life even in a neighborhood setting.

I have a blog that talks about country and self-sufficient living. I'd love to put a link on my site to yours as an example of how it truly can be done - and done WELL!

Thanks for your wonderful website. I look forward to reading more of your entries.

Dene Brock

By: DonnePerth

DonnePerth — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 02:17:44 +0000

This is the way of the future and an answer to the economic meltdown. Every new homestead is an example to others. Great to see!!!!
Grow your own food, live in harmony with nature and your neighbours. Swap food and seeds and forget the rat race. More power to the earthworms.....far more useful than politicians!

There is a 'no dig' method. Place newspapers and cardboard directly on ground, (or concrete), cover with straw, compost, add worms and plant.

The 'Permaculture' manuals of Bill Mollison are also a good start.

Donne
Perth
Western Australia