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WHAT’S NEW FOR THE NEW YEAR? PROJECT #1(20)
GROW FOR TEN THOUSAND Our readers know that that we’ve been hinting for months about a great new project in the works. As we start the new year, the moment has come to reveal our plan, along with a new logo exemplifying the revolutionary spirit of PTF’s Homegrown Revolution™: To harvest 10,000 pounds in 2008 [...]
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RECAP
Sorry for the late of postings, it’s been busy here on the homestead. Well, that’s nothing new, I suppose. Weather’s hot, back to typical August weather. Day of Rest & Reflection and Forward Thinking Saturday, we spent a quiet and relaxing day with a friend as we hiked in the local mountains. We walked up [...]
(6) STATE OF THE URBAN HOMESTEAD
Fall? August is certainly turning out to be a strange month weather wise. It’s a mixture June Gloom and crisp Fall-like weather. If we didn’t know any better we’d say it was late October. The now cool weather is throwing everything out of wack and besides, it’s weird. Those weeks when it was excruciatingly hot [...]
(4) STATE OF THE URBAN HOMESTEAD
Snap shots “…small old path that leads to freedom: a path of action, of thought, of wisdom.” ~ Katherine Tingley, 1914 ~ Photos Here on the homestead there’s always something quirky, beautiful or stunning to take photos of. Here are few of the best shots taken: Top right – to left: peaches ripening on the [...]
(3) IT’S POURING!
Lodge pole trellis A warm tropical “pineapple express” has descended on the southland bringing showers and occasionally torrential downpours. Already by afternoon our rain gauge measured over 1″ of rain! The storm is expected to linger till tomorrow dumping more, much needed, rain. Late Friday another storm is expected. The lodge pole trellis structure [...]
(8) HOMESTEAD HAPPENINGS
Animal enclosure The weather has shifted again, it’s a cool and slightly cloudy today. A heavy storm is expected Tues and into Wednesday which should dump from 1-5 inches of rain throughout the Los Angeles area. The animal enclosure is nearly done. All that’s left is to put a trellis along the top to support [...]
(5) SUN’S OUT!
Kids pet the duck It’s warming up. After several nights of sssshivering 28 degrees, it’s warmed up to a comfortable low of 32. The sky is clear and the sun’s out today- a beautiful, warm day. The chilly nights are definitely good for the fruits that require a certain amount of chill to [...]
(6) PLANS & MORE PLANS
Part of front and back yard Good news, more rain is on the way Monday, into Tuesday and more chance on Thursday! Around 6 am this morning we spotted geese flying North. A sure sign that winter is coming to a close. This morning a noxious smell of gas hung heavy in the air. [...]
(3) “ACT OUTSIDE THE BOX”
We hear so much these days for us to “think outside the box.” But then what? Jules has for years come to a conclusion that it’s time for us to “act outside the box.” Thinking outside the box is one step, but now it’s time for our to put our thoughts into action. It’s [...]
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