Archive for September, 2011
BLESSED YEAR
Our family is extremely grateful for the blessings of a good harvest, health, friends and family. It’s been a year of ups and downs as we struggle on in this life journey.
WILL PASADENA BAN THE BAG?
Will Pasadena ban the plastic bag? “(the) Committee discovered that some 86 million one-use plastic bags are used and discarded in Pasadena alone. Of those, 81 million end up in the landfill, or as litter, every year. ”
FALL!
Happy fall, everyone! Doesn’t it seem like every fall we homesteaders are bombarded with a slew of last minute projects, a flurry of canning & planting and extra activity to get prepared for the winter? Seems like the “to do” list keeps get longer and longer!
SQUASHLAND
Time for our readers to weigh in! If you can GUESS the weight of the squash stockpile on this here table you could win a 2012 LITTLE HOMESTEAD IN THE CITY calendar.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
There’s a lot happening! I got me a pretty neat old sewing machine, someone brought us a pretty cool windmill (pic coming!) this week and there’s a couple days worth of filming happening. Can’t really say what but should be pretty neat show.
RADIO ECOSHOCK INTERVIEW
Can’t move to the country? Grow your own food where you are. On a standard city lot in Pasadena California, Jules Dervaes and his family have grown tons of produce for over 20 years.
BE READY
Did you know that September is National Preparedness Month and “encourage(s) Americans to prepare their homes, businesses, schools and communities for disasters of all kinds.”
NATURAL HAIR CARE: SALT
Jordanne found that using the salts on her hair ( a handful mixed with her regular natural shampoo) greatly reduced the oil in her hair and eliminated the need for frequent hair washings.
FARMER’S DAUGHTER
The West Ladies are proud and excited to announce their new music CD. Known as “The West Girls” in the music world, their CD “Farmers Daughter” is now available!
ALL THE LOST SOULS
Today is a day of remembrance. This is a day we not only remember those who were lost on that fateful day but also remember all those who are suffering unspeakable hardships worldwide as well.
