A journal of modern day pioneers forging a new frontier in the city through intensive agriculture and extreme sustainability in urban homesteading.

Reviving the old-fashioned "can-do" spirit of self-reliance and resourcefulness, they have faced many challenges. With faith and determination, these once-ordinary city dwellers are boldly reclaiming their lives and land. continue

May 9, 2008

FROM THE INBOX

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Posted by Anais

RE: KVIE/Cal Heartland

Hi Jules, Nici (yours truly’s nickname… sheesh, now everyone knows!), Jordie & Justin! I can’t thank you enough for letting us into your home and giving us a wonderful story! You are truly a dedicated, inspirational and warm family and I really had a great experience getting to know you and your project. The food you served us was such a treat and so good, I want your recipes! ha ha (I’m sure everyone asks, right?)

I hope you enjoy the program when it comes out and I’ll be sure to let you know when that is and get you a copy of the show as well. Take care and please let me know if you have any questions, etc. I hope to see you again in the future! Thank you again for what you do.. it’s contagious and I hope the people that watch this show will also be inspired to take action as well.

All the best, Jennifer

Thanks for the positive comments, Jennifer, it was a pleasure working with you & your crew. We and all our California readers look forward to the new season of Public TV’s California Heartland.

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Jennifer
05/10/2008

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i love this tv show – congratulations! i can’t wait to see the piece. now all we need to do is get you guys on huell howser and i’ll be a happy camper. :)

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LOCATION
Pasadena, CA
(Northwest Pasadena, one mile from downtown Pasadena 100 yards from 11 lane freeway)

PROPERTY SIZE
1/5 acre (66' x 132' / 8,712 sq.ft.)

GARDEN SIZE
~ 1/10 acre (3,900 sq.ft. / ~ 66' x 66')

GARDEN DIVERSITY
~ 400 different vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries

FOOD PRODUCTION
~ 6,000 lbs annually / 99% of our produce $75,000 savings

URBAN HOMESTEAD SUPPORTS
4 full-time resident adults, a menagerie of animals, volunteers, and many clients

ENERGY USAGE
$12 a month / 6.0 kwh day

WATER USAGE
$600 / 175,000 gallons a year

SOLAR POWER PRODUCED
12,410 kwh as of 5/12/10

GALLONS OF BIODIESEL MADE
2,500 gallons as of 5/12/08

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