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February 10, 2010

NAMESAKE

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Posted by Anais

Some folks have streets, buildings, parks named after them.  But here’s one of our youngest fans (left photo), Tristan, who named his chickens after Jordanne (right) and one of her favorite chickens, Clementine (left).

So sweet and Jordanne is flattered!

The right photo shows Jordanne with her black cochin Clementine.

Like to take time and swap howdies with all our littlest fans out there today.   Thank you for making our site good for the entire family.

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There’s a few dozen photos in queue right now from last week, so stay tuned for another long dispatch from the urban homestead.


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4 Comments: “NAMESAKE”


CatHerder
02/10/2010

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SO CUTE!!! My husband has an employee that named one of their fainting goats after him…id say thats quite an honor LOL!

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Robert Lindsay
02/10/2010

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My son (which is only 2 1/2) loves your website. Somtimes when I have a bad day, I just look at your website and let my dreams of turning my house into a peacefull oasis such as yours. Keep up the great work and stay strong.

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jengod
02/10/2010

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Can’t wait for the photo posts!

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Grasshopper
02/12/2010

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Wow! It’s always an honor to name someone or even a chicken after you. hehehe…:) Those are cute healthy chickens too.

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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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