RE: Nettle tea for insect repellent

2002-06-26 Thread Stephen Barrow
emitted by the yellow or blue attract the insects. Whatever - it works well. Only problem, it seems to attract my dogs who think that they are wonderful drinking bowls! Best wishes Stephen Barrow -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Allan

RE: Free Range Chickens' Ailments

2002-06-05 Thread Stephen Barrow
), almost dead birds caught in a massive hail storm, worms, birds weakened by pecking (especially older birds pecking younger ones), and generally when birds are off colour. Hope this helps. Stephen Barrow

RE: Pfeiffer Field Spray - was Shredders for composting

2002-05-21 Thread Stephen Barrow
Thanks Allan and Steve - you have answered a question which no-one has been able to for the last 10 years. I'll stick with becoming a dedicated prep and BC user thanks. Stephen Barrow

Pfeiffer Field Spray - was Shredders for composting

2002-05-20 Thread Stephen Barrow
Allan, What is the recipe for the Pfeiffer Field Spray and his Compost Starter? I have read of them, but have no idea how to go about making them Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: Shredders for composting

2002-05-20 Thread Stephen Barrow
Thanks Lloyd - your suggestion of the straw chopper off a combine is definitely worth looking into.. Stephen Barrow

RE: Shredders for composting

2002-05-19 Thread Stephen Barrow
that route now that I am working a larger area. Care to expand on your ideas of a roller / crusher? Thanks Stephen Barrow -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 1:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

RE: Bio-fumigation

2002-05-18 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hi Lloyd, Thanks for the reply. I was asked about the organic application of this technology by a plant-pathologist who is in-conversion to organic in her way of thinking and working. She mentioned growing cabbages, cauliflower and broccoli, harvesting the usable portions, then leaving the

RE: EM

2002-05-17 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hi Daniel, What is grey mould and where does it occur? Stephen -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of D Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 10:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: EM - was vortex pump Hi Stephen, do have any experience with

Bio-fumigation

2002-05-16 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hi BDNow!ers, Has anybody got any experience with using bio-fumigation of soils - basically using brassicas to fumigate the soil for other crops? It is supposed to be a common practise in Australia. Stephen Barrow

Shredders for composting

2002-05-16 Thread Stephen Barrow
to speak, and at the same time, wish to limit the amount of experimentation before getting it right. Therefore, I would appreciate it if anybody has ideas and plans for building an efficient shredder. Thanks for the help. Stephen Barrow

RE: Indoor Mildew/Standing Water Remedy?

2002-05-15 Thread Stephen Barrow
aspects, such as not having to water their gardens. Just shows how far removed city folk are from nature. Stephen Barrow

RE: Fertigation, was Siphon Mixer

2002-05-15 Thread Stephen Barrow
solution is to add the desired amount of tea to your irrigation tank if you have a batch system - i.e. full and pumped empty before filling again. Hope this helps. Stephen Barrow

RE: Siphon Mixer

2002-05-15 Thread Stephen Barrow
rt - daily spraying with a knapsack sprayer is the most effective, but very time consuming. Thus irrigation application is the most practical. Stephen Barrow

RE: vortex pump

2002-05-13 Thread Stephen Barrow
, conduct a comparative trial and see if it works for you. It is being used with great success in South Africa over a wide range of applications, from conventional to organic and Bio-Dynamic farms. Guys, this EM stuff simply WORKS, and works SIMPLY Stephen Barrow

RE: Brits: What do you think of Greg Palast?

2002-05-03 Thread Stephen Barrow
. The Monsanto's of this world are another organisation, as are the agro-chemical companies (dumping chemicals in developing countries which are banned in developed countries, without appropriate instructions, protective clothing etc, etc). The atrocities are horrendous. Stephen Barrow

RE: Brits: What do you think of Greg Palast?

2002-05-03 Thread Stephen Barrow
Lloyd, And in South Africa, our esteemed Minister of Agriculture has announced that we will be taking the Hi-Tech road to agricultural development - the chemical companies have got to her OK. Stephen Barrow

RE: Need help with ants.

2002-04-25 Thread Stephen Barrow
Steve, As always, a fascinating insight. What specifically is formic acid's role in the environment, compared to other acids, such as carbonic for example? Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: OFF Re: religion vs ethnicity ( Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel)

2002-04-23 Thread Stephen Barrow
Dear Jane, God bless. Stephen Barrow

RE: OFF Re: religion vs ethnicity ( Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel)

2002-04-22 Thread Stephen Barrow
, titled Divine mission to be a wonderful piece. Now, those type of OFF posts, can grace my IN-BOX anytime. Give us positive, good news. With respect, Stephen Barrow

OFF Re: religion vs ethnicity ( Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel)

2002-04-21 Thread Stephen Barrow
who want the globalnews indoctrination can subscribe to it in their own space and time. So, please, cut the politics. Stephen Barrow While I consider the happenings in Israel/ Palestine are of great importance to all and of course particularly to those with a connection on what ever level

RE: controlling mosquito population

2002-04-20 Thread Stephen Barrow
Stacey, Do you have open pools of water where the mosquitoes breed under your managerial control? If so, I shall find out about a natural product available in South Africa... Stephen Barrow

RE: Thun trials, re-examined | Evidence for Lunar-Sidereal Rhythms in Crop Yield: A Review

2002-04-17 Thread Stephen Barrow
Steve, Once again your fountain of information is highly appreciated. Acknowledging copyright laws, is there a legal way of posting this paper to BDNOW! for those who do not access to the Journal by more conventional means. Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: sulfur in equistem?

2002-04-17 Thread Stephen Barrow
the effect that Dave has described, compared to more diluted Ca through compost. The feasibility of this route depends of course on the scale of operation. Stephen Barrow

RE: Og matter realities

2002-04-16 Thread Stephen Barrow
). Stephen Barrow

RE: ReOFF/ : Americans Support Cutting Aid to Israel

2002-04-16 Thread Stephen Barrow
. 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: GM -- perspective from a Canadian

2002-04-15 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hi Wayne and Sharon, Thanks for the interesting post. My wife is a fan of David Suzuki - she has asked which book of his is being quoted in your post. Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: Healing Modalities

2002-03-26 Thread Stephen Barrow
So much for America, the land of the free! I have been shocked to see all this correspondence re USA bills being proposed etc - makes me pleased that I don't live in the States Stephen Barrow

RE: Value added processing - vegetable juicing

2002-03-25 Thread Stephen Barrow
Thanks to all who have sent replies to my query. The information received and additional questions asked have been a good start for us. Cheers, Stephen

RE: How about $100 fees for permits for ALL seeds and plants moving interstate

2002-03-25 Thread Stephen Barrow
Gil - Gandhi was once asked what he thought about Western civilisation; he replied that, yes, it would be a good thing. Tony N-S. Here, here ...

RE: Value added processing - vegetable juicing

2002-03-25 Thread Stephen Barrow
Dear Allan, Thanks for your reply - have forwarded onto my friend. Will do some surfing to see if I can find Norwalk's details. Best wishes Stephen

Value added processing - vegetable juicing

2002-03-24 Thread Stephen Barrow
etc. Just chilling? I would assume that pasteurising would kill off all the goodness. I would also assume that the juice should be bottled in glass. He is looking at supplying patients via a health-shop - similar type of concept to the CSA... Thanks for any assistance. Stephen Barrow

RE: Plant exudates

2002-03-24 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hay Jose, Hugh Lovel's reply to you refers Would you mind posting the references from Ward Penwarn ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), if you have any success in sourcing them. Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: Corn == Soil Improvement Crop

2002-03-17 Thread Stephen Barrow
done trials etc to quantify this? It obviously ties in with increased soil moisture through increased soil organic matter Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: Planting Spuds - How do you do it?

2002-03-17 Thread Stephen Barrow
the microbes in the BD 500 - not so? I have started bathing my seed potatoes in EM with the current planting, and wish to combine this with the peroxide treatment with my next planting (later this week). Thanks for your posts on the subject. By the way, what is a spading machine? Stephen Barrow

OFF - RE: Presidential elections

2002-03-14 Thread Stephen Barrow
Hi Tony, Political comment on the radio today mentioned Bush's response to the elections - apparently very abrupt in dismissing the elections as fraud. For once he is on the right track, but as you say, somewhat pious of him? The fact that the USA is the only world superpower is a

Long reply - RE: Planting Spuds - How do you do it?

2002-03-11 Thread Stephen Barrow
feeding has also been worthwhile. I have not had much success in finding out about organic potato production. So I hope that this helps. Best wishes Stephen Barrow

RE: CEc balancing I for ornamental

2002-03-10 Thread Stephen Barrow
Jane, Yes, the Rescue Remedy is diluted 10 drops per litre of water and sprayed over the transplants, as soon as possible after transplanting, and then last thing again before the end of the day. Stephen Barrow

RE: CEc balancing I for ornamental

2002-03-07 Thread Stephen Barrow
An aside to Lloyd Charles' answer to Tony Robinson, re the use of Rescue Remedy. I spray it on any transplants to help them overcome the transplant shock. Sounds rather crazy, but it works. Stephen Barrow

RE: Recordings of Will Brinton on the Value of Compost and SallyFallon on the Dangers of the Food Processing Industry

2002-03-04 Thread Stephen Barrow
Allan, Sounds like great stuff to me! Posted to a web page and then available as mp3s, to be downloaded and listened to off-line would be the most suitable for me. Thanks Stephen Barrow

RE: Wired! Insect deterrents

2002-02-28 Thread Stephen Barrow
the egg-shaped compost heap built under a tree. Stephen Barrow -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Allan Balliett Sent: Wednesday, February 27, 2002 6:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Wired! Insect deterrents Tom: Maybe your example

RE: companion planting

2002-02-18 Thread Stephen Barrow
Try planting garlic or garlic chives around the roses, assuming that you have well drained soils with your high rainfall. Tansy also helps repel ants and termites - either the plant (very aggressive) or spreading leaves on the soil surface. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

SFW - South African lab

2002-02-13 Thread Stephen Barrow
Dear Elaine, Please send me the contact details of the lab in South Africa which is being set up. Thank you. Stephen Barrow

RE: OFF: [globalnews] Bush to Fund Colombia War Effort

2002-02-10 Thread Stephen Barrow
importance of self-esteem, Andrew M. Mecca, Neil J. Smelser and John Vasconcellos, editors, Berkley, California: University of California Press. Stephen Barrow -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Gil Robertson Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 6:40

A poem worth reading

2002-02-10 Thread Stephen Barrow
You should've known better Granddad, great-granddad, and his father too, when working their farms knew just what to do. They mucked and they ploughed and they harrowed and sowed, they watched and they tended, and then reaped and mowed, And when they had finished, and harvest was in, they held a

RE: Albrecht System and plant sap analysis

2001-12-29 Thread Stephen Barrow
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RE: 3 Kings Spray

2001-12-03 Thread Stephen Barrow
Steve What is the timing of the Three Kings Spray for the southern hemisphere, cf 6 January in the northern hemisphere? Stephen