Tag Archive for ‘inspiration’

URBAN HOMESTEAD RECORD HARVEST!!!

These last few days, I too have been anxiously waiting the final harvest tally from Justin.

REAL FOOD, REAL SIMPLE: URBAN HOMESTEAD MEALS

The summer harvest is now just started to pour in and what a blessings. We are so thankful for the bounty that the earth provides. This week we revisited and revived our 100 Foot Diet Challenge

WANTED: URBAN HOMESTEADERS & URBAN FARMERS

A major tv media outlet is looking to: ” profile someone who is in the LA area (from San Diego to Santa Barbara) that is in process of transforming his/her life as a combined result of the economic conditions and who is taking the Dervaes’ message as the inspiration for that transformation.  The more radical [...]

HOMEGROWN REVOLUTION, OAKLAND CA

• Homegrown Revolution • Urban Farming Documentary – 15 minutes • Directed by Jules Dervaes, USA HOMEGROWN REVOLUTION (15 min) is a short informational introduction to a homegrown project that has been called a new revolution in urban sustainability. In the midst of a densely urban setting in downtown Pasadena, radical change is taking root. [...]

THE PLANNING CENTER

On Thursday Jordanne & Farmer D headed down to Newport Beach for a planning and think session with the Planning Center and special guest John Thackara They got there early and had a chance to chat with Thackara and few others before the meeting started.  Jordanne said that a lot of folks came up saying [...]

FLASH FROM THE PAST

Channel98Worldwide.com presents a classic presentation of a lost film about the original victory garden. The inspiration for the long running PBS TV Show, this film has not been seen for 50 years. There’s a new homegrown (organic) movement afoot.  Check PTF’s homegrown social network site, Freedom Gardens. Share, connect with fellow food fighters who are [...]

UPCOMING EVENTS

Poster courtesy of CICLE.org PTF will be out & about the month of November spreading inspiration and hope. There’s a flurry of activity before everyone goes into winter hiberanation so get out your calendar’s and mark these dates! Nov 2 – Green Summit – Leap Frog Into a Sustainable Future, Pasadena City College (10 am – 1 [...]

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

People milling around, petting the goats and (Jordanne’s in the middle answering everyone’s questions) Lining up for food Fill ‘em up! Six tables full of good food. Happy goats Happy volunteers Eating and socializing Everyone getting to know their table mates The “Freedom Garden” table and our very own So Cal Freedom Gardeners contingent Folks [...]

FILM & FOOD NITE

Eco Documentary & Local Food Potluck By popular demand! Join us for another evening of food, inspiration and community. Space is limited so please reserve. When: Sunday, September 14 Time: 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Where: 651 N Orange Grove (school adjacent to the urban homestead), Pasadena CA Cost: $10 (what your donation pays for)  [...]

LIVING THE PATH TO FREEDOM

Sharing the path, Anais & Jordanne give UCLA students a tour of the urban homestead Uprising Radio KPFK 90.7 The recent spike in oil and food prices, and extreme weather conditions due to climate change have led many Americans to consider changing their eating and shopping habits and even their lifestyles. In Pasadena, the Dervaes [...]