ATTN: testing preps
Hello Friends, Thanks to those who've sent in donations for the testing. I'll soon be arranging the shipping of the preps and the testing. I'm making a last call to those who want to see this get done, but have not sent their funds yet. I'm looking forward to learning what they look like on the physical level. On a personal level, I'm just now learning to know what they look/feel like on the spiritual level and am always mindful that is where this all starts. It's good to remember to hold these thoughts in one's heart. I have upgraded my PayPal account to accept credit card transactions. What Allan said makes sense. The small fee charged is not much more than postage and generally less than a money order or some other transaction. To send to the PayPal account, go to PayPal.com The account is :[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you prefer to send a paper check: Bonnie York 10407 NE 269th St. Battle Ground, Wa. 98604 Thanks, let's get this done, Bonnie
Re: Og matter realities
Two presenters at the Organic Farming conference this spring mentioned that the only 2 ways to increase organic matter in the soil are 1) grass roots and 2) livestock manure. They commented that all the rye, clover, etc. cover cropping that has been promoted is useful for other things, such as N retention, erosion prevention, but doesn't do much for increasing OM. This, undoubtedly, is what led to the advice to grow rye and buckwheat for its rootmass but to shear it and rake it and compost the greenmatter for re-applicaiton in the form of compost. I had come to think of this as fool's advice, but it probably isn't. What say, Frank? The roots of rye are, after all, 'grassroots,' are they not?
Fwd: RE: [Gardening Feedback] lunar calendar?
FYI. BBC no longer posts the lunar calendar. Guess it was too outrageous for them. From: Ceri Thomas - Interactive [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Dave Robison' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Gardening Feedback] lunar calendar? Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:56:32 +0100 X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Dear Mr Robinson Thank you for your email. I am afraid we no longer feature the lunar calendar. Happy gardening! The Gardening Interactive Team http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening == Dave Robison
Re: ReOFF/ : Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel
Michael - There's a whole lot of history here, and theology too. It's pretty convenient to be able to say, God gave me this land ! The first thing that Joshua did when entering that land was to smash Jericho (early blueprint for Jenin?). I agree that it was stupid of the Balfour government to cede Palestine to both the Zionists and the Arabs - but then, the Brits don't have the monopoly of stupid foreign-policy decisions. I honestly don't know how many Jewish refugees were let into Britain (or turned away) during the war, but don't forget that Jews had been entering Britain from other European countries since the time of William the First - and, yes, at times dispossessed or massacred here, too. It just seems sad that the Jews who left Nazi oppression for Israel should so quickly have put on the jackboot. Tony N-S.
Re: Morels
Allan, The moon doesn't make the difference. Average temperature, elevation, site orientation, vegetation and moisture are the key components to whethter you'll find the morels at a cetain time. It's the largest crop I've seen in many years here in southwest Oregon. In the middle of the season right now. Monte
Thun trials, re-examined | Evidence for Lunar-Sidereal Rhythms in Crop Yield: A Review
Evidence for Lunar-Sidereal Rhythms in Crop Yield: A Review Nicholas Kollerstrom and Gerhard Staudenmaier Biological Agriculture and Horticulture, 2001, Vol. 19. p. 247-259. In this paper, a re-analysis of research data found significant lunar influence according to the Thun calendar. It especially addresses the research of H. Spiess published in 1990, which refuted the Thun effect. This paper contains the important literature citations on moon and plant growth; rhythmic nature of animals and plants; zodiac rhythms in plant growth; testing the lunar calendar; biodynamic calendars and crop management; cosmic influences on plant growth; etc. It is an essential paper -- in a series -- for the biodynamic library, in reference to biodynamic calendars, cosmic influences on plant growth, and planting by the moon. Steve Diver
Re: Thun trials, re-examined | Evidence for Lunar-Sidereal Rhythms in Crop Yield: A Review
Here is the journal I cited, Biological Agriculture Horticulture It is a primary source of scientific literature on alternative agriculture. Biological Agriculture Horticulture http://www.bahjournal.btinternet.co.uk/ Current Contents with Abstracts are available online http://www.bahjournal.btinternet.co.uk/current.htm Though, the latest issue (Vol. 19, No. 3) which contains the paper by Kollerstrom and Staudenmaier has not yet appeared online. Nonetheless, the Table of Contents provides title and abstract only. The Table of Contents to back issues provides a historical record and access point to the many interesting papers published in Biological Agriculture Horticulture. Back Issues: Biological Agriculture Horticulture http://www.bahjournal.btinternet.co.uk/search.htm How to access an article: Unfortunately, this journal does not provide online papers. Likewise, few land-grant university library's carry this journal. We usually tell farmers who wish to obtain a journal article like this to submit a request through Inter-Library Loan. Even a local, rural librarian can put an article request like this into the system. Fyi, Section 12.0 of the RGOSVP from ATTRA contains a list of magazines, newsletters, and journals pertaining to Organic Farming Sustainable Agriculture 12.0 Magazines Newsletters on Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture | Resource Guide to Organic Sustainable Vegetable Production http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/vegetable-guide2.html#a120 Agriculture, Ecosystems Environment is the other prominent journal for alternative agriculture http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/agee/ For example, Volume 88, Issue 2, February 2002 of Agriculture, Ecosystems Environment is a special issue on Soil Health as an Indicator of Sustainable Management Steve Diver Evidence for Lunar-Sidereal Rhythms in Crop Yield: A Review Nicholas Kollerstrom and Gerhard Staudenmaier Biological Agriculture and Horticulture, 2001, Vol. 19. p. 247-259.
RE: Og matter realities
Frank Teuton, your two cents carry great value! However, your comments and the original post worry me somewhat: The semi-arid climate and general agricultural conditions in South Africa can be summed up as being naturally depleting of soil organic matter compared to the temperate climates which are more conducive to building soil organic matter. There is a move in thinking here that green manuring and underground sheet mulching through growing green manures, is more effective (or optimal when considering time, energy, water, benefits, etc) than making and then spreading compost. I have found that green manuring, even mowing weeds on a regular basis and leaving the material on the surface, improves the friability of my sandy soil much faster than compost does, seems to do so at greater depth and lasts longer than the positive effects of compost, even after tillage (hand digging). Stephen Barrow
Re: Delicious Citrus
Now available while supplies last! Oranges and Ruby Red Grapefruits from Florida grown using biodynamic preps from shipped to your door.(US) I just ordered a case of half grapefruits and half oranges. One case is 35 pounds. The cost is $33.60 plus shipping, Linette at Spiritual Food for the New Millennium (SFNM) said that with shipping the cost ends up being around 1.30 lb. Prices are based in TRUE value, and are set according to the honest and fair needs of the farmers. Sorry if I read carelessly: did you provide the farm and grower's names? They are as important to me as that of Shanti Yoga. Thanks -Allan
Re: Delicious Citrus
Allan, Allan, you keep me so busy...I can find out. - Original Message - From: Allan Balliett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 2:43 PM Subject: Re: Delicious Citrus Now available while supplies last! Oranges and Ruby Red Grapefruits from Florida grown using biodynamic preps from shipped to your door.(US) I just ordered a case of half grapefruits and half oranges. One case is 35 pounds. The cost is $33.60 plus shipping, Linette at Spiritual Food for the New Millennium (SFNM) said that with shipping the cost ends up being around 1.30 lb. Prices are based in TRUE value, and are set according to the honest and fair needs of the farmers. Sorry if I read carelessly: did you provide the farm and grower's names? They are as important to me as that of Shanti Yoga. Thanks -Allan
Re: Australia farms
Dear Cheryl, I wanted to let you know that I would like to use an excerpt from the post below in the biodynamic news section of Spiritual Science (formerly LILIPOH).Sounds like it was a great experience. I am working with Christine as the Biodynamic Editor of the magazine, so keep me in mind when anything particularly exciting or newsy comes up! We are developing a news section high lighting world happenings in biodynamics. Thanks Cheryl, Christy Korrow Biodynamic Editor, Spiritual Science Magazine - Original Message - From: Cheryl Kemp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2002 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Australia farms Steve, I am back on line after a wonderful 3 weeks in India. Will be writing a report soon, but lets just tempt you with the fact that BD is going great in India. Highly innovative, making soil out of desert and rock and producing delicious BD food. Working on all types of produce, from vanilla, pepper, paddy rice, sugar cane, coconuts,cocao, bananas, papaya, cotton, dairy, tropical fruits, coffee, tea, vegetables and herbs plus working with peasant farmers in native villages in very poor country. Peter Proctor has done a fantastic job getting them all started, and now they are up and running their own week long workshops many times a year. They have scientists doing work on the BD preps and composts etc, have written their own Planting Calendar and even have a group growing the prep plants, making the preps and packing and distributing the BD preps. The local farmers are coming to their doors wanting to learn how to grow this new way, for they can see the results. We have made a video - so will have lots to discuss soon. Re your friend coming - see my contact info below, ask her to ring and we will work something out. I will be in Queensland next week for 2 weeks, doing workshops, and in Brisbane on 17th for a Home Gardeners Workshop, so if she is there then we may be able to connect. Best wishes, Cheryl Kemp Education and Workshop Coordinator BDFGAA Phone /Fax : 02 6657 5322 Home: 02 6657 5306 Mobile: 0427 575306 email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] web: www.biodynamics.net.au
Re: Australia farms
Sorry everbody, should have been a private post, my mistake. - Original Message - From: Rural Center for Responsible Living [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 1:35 PM Subject: Re: Australia farms Dear Cheryl, I wanted to let you know that I would like to use an excerpt from the post below in the biodynamic news section of Spiritual Science (formerly LILIPOH).Sounds like it was a great experience. I am working with Christine as the Biodynamic Editor of the magazine, so keep me in mind when anything particularly exciting or newsy comes up! We are developing a news section high lighting world happenings in biodynamics. Thanks Cheryl, Christy Korrow Biodynamic Editor, Spiritual Science Magazine
Re: Morels
on 16/4/02 6:15 AM, Allan Balliett at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, it's that time of year again. Warm rain last night, record highs. I thought it was a good day to go out and look for morels (like I have the time, you know) Then it dawned on me: a fungi s.b. blooming under the full moon, not the dark of the moon. I don't think I've seen this referenced, but is there any point in huntin for 'shrooms until closer to the full moon? Thanks _Allan Hi Allan and others; For a few years now I've been observing fungi and asking the same question Allan. Must agree with Monte on this, the rains being the trigger along with temp., seem to be the 2 factors that bring on the fungi. Here in a cold part of Oz, Boletus and saffron milk caps have just started to emerge within the pine forests. Which leads me to another topic, that some here may be able to help with. In looking at allelopathy, pine trees as an example, is it that fungi is not considered a plant that it grows where no plants will grow, because of alloelopathy? Also does anyone know what it is called when the opposite of allelopathy occurs? Aiding in other plants growth. Found it unusual once again, that this science doesn't include the other side. Any info would be great. I understand the time factor Allan, but to me there are few feelings that connect me with the earth and the elements, like that of foraging and gathering fungi. (The smell of them drying is another thing.) No matter how busy I am, I am always happy/calmer after mushroom gathering. One last thing, when I read of Germainic clay singing I've become very intrigued and frustrated as I'm still yet to find anything about this. Any links would be appreciated. L L to all Liz
Re: Delicious Citrus
Allan, Allan, you keep me so busy...I can find out. Sorry, Christy. Your certainly a good soul and I'm sorry to try you, but the face of the farmer is a large part of what spiritual food distribution should be about, in my humble opinion. -Allan
RE: ReOFF/ : Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel
Michael, Thank you for your perspective, far more eloquently expressed than mine. I boil over these human rights issues, which I believe are often taken too far. We have many Black people in South Africa who want the Whites to leave, as South Africa belongs to them. Historical truth is that their ancestors arrived at approximately the same time as the Europeans, and both effectively eradicated the original inhabitants, the San Bushmen and Women. So taking human rights to its logical conclusion, we should all leave, re-invade North Africa and Europe, and return South Africa to the San. Personally, I am 4th generation South African, so am an African as much as my Black neighbour is (assuming that they are not American Africans of course!). At the end of the day, we all want our place under the sun. The Jews deserve theirs as much as the Palestinians. Stephen Barrow
Re: Delicious Citrus
The face of the farmer is the wave of the future. When we know where our food comes from we develop a sense of place, a sense of caring and a moral responsibility to spend our money in a way that will support positive endeavors. Our food is not just an abstract substance from a laboratory/ farm, it is the result of human efforts by people, many who have a deep soul relationship with the Earth. All of us need to be as consious as possible when we make our food purchases, and knowing who grows your food is an important step towards the development of a progressive, forward thinking economy, a system of commerce, based on more than just money. Plus to me it is just plain interesting to know where my food comes from. Will post farmer info ASAP. Christy - Original Message - From: Allan Balliett [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 4:50 PM Subject: Re: Delicious Citrus Allan, Allan, you keep me so busy...I can find out. Sorry, Christy. Your certainly a good soul and I'm sorry to try you, but the face of the farmer is a large part of what spiritual food distribution should be about, in my humble opinion. -Allan
Re: ATTN: testing preps
Dear Bonnie, soory for some unknown reason I can`t get into this Paypal system. Can I send you a cheque in AUS $ Thank`s Tobias __ Reply Separator _ Subject: ATTN: testing preps Author: [EMAIL PROTECTED] at smtpgwy Date:4/16/02 3:00 AM Hello Friends, Thanks to those who've sent in donations for the testing. I'll soon be arranging the shipping of the preps and the testing. I'm making a last call to those who want to see this get done, but have not sent their funds yet. I'm looking forward to learning what they look like on the physical level. On a personal level, I'm just now learning to know what they look/feel like on the spiritual level and am always mindful that is where this all starts. It's good to remember to hold these thoughts in one's heart. I have upgraded my PayPal account to accept credit card transactions. What Allan said makes sense. The small fee charged is not much more than postage and generally less than a money order or some other transaction. To send to the PayPal account, go to PayPal.com The account is :[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you prefer to send a paper check: Bonnie York 10407 NE 269th St. Battle Ground, Wa. 98604 Thanks, let's get this done, Bonnie
