Re: [cg] Composting en espanol

Try this Cuban source for starters- and as you're Canadian, I'm sure that reaching out to the embassy might get you some remarkable results. http://www.angelfire.com/scifi/Guillese/Proyecto.htm";>Cuban Composting

[cg] Composting en espanol

Hi, Does anyone know of some Spanish language composting resources--either web or hard copy? If you do, please point me at 'em. Thanks, Laura Laura Berman Manager, Community Gardening & Urban Agriculture Program FoodShare Toronto 238 Queen St. West Toronto, ON M5V 1Z7 tel:

Re: [cg] regional contact directory for community gardens and urban food projects WAS posting

Thanks everybody for all the great info on the question I sent out about mathematical formulas and food production! Here is our seattle site, it is a work in progress but we map all our gardens... http://www.cityofseattle.net/neighborhoods/ppatch/locations.htm Thanks for your time, Sandy Pernitz

[cg] Re: [LAEV] Help save urban garden in Los Angeles

> > Friends, > > This came from a member of the American Community Gardening Association HREF="http://www.communitygarden.org/";> > American Community Gardening Association about a highly productive LA > garden > that feeds the hungry in their area. Please take the time to send a snail >

Re: [cg] regional contact directory for community gardens and urban food projects WAS posting

It isn't a regional one but we have all of the community gardens in NYC mapped with additional info at : http://www.cmap.nypirg.org/CENYC/cenycmapsearch.asp?view=default The NYC Community Garden Coalition has published a printed directory of self selected gardens. The latest was in 2001. I know

RE: [cg] Re: mathematical formulas and food production/news/Don's & Jim's comments

I went for a medium level of success in the garden. If you maximize your biointensive strategies and have built up good soil fertility, have three crops a year, well chosen varieties and good weather, you can get 24+ pounds per square foot. I, too, would like to hear more about these highly pro

[cg] regional contact directory for community gardens and urban food projects WAS posting

The best one to date in the US is http://www.oklahomafood.org . DC has begun one as well. Sharon [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more

[cg] interpreting soil tests

Hello Brian, I often use U of Mass for soil testing however the only heavy metal that is included in their standard test is lead. You would have to find out what else they test for and the cost. You may ask the Extension in Utah if they do soil testing or if they have a private lab they could

[cg] Urgent - Buldozer Allert, Encampment - South Bronx Community Garden

Encampment: When: Join us Afternoon Sunday October 26th through the Morning of Monday October 27th to stand for our community gardens! Every morning from then a strong protective presence is essential to preserve the garden. Where: 3138 Park Avenue between 159th & 160th 161, Yankee stadium

[cg] posting

please post to ACGA e-list. Subject: Regional directory of community gardens my organization will soon begin development of a Florida statewide/SE regional contact directory for community gardens and urban food projects. has anyone compiled such a directory for your state, or do you know of an

[cg] CSAs in NYC and Glynwood Harvest awards

>From today's NYT: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/10/27/nyregion/27FARM.html October 27, 2003 Bringing in the Harvest, Without a Farm in Sight By KIRK JOHNSON A lot of things are making it harder these days to bond with one's broccoli. The convenience of prepared foods and the siren song of takeou

[cg] "Make A Difference Day" -- What we did!

Hi, Folks! We had a BEAUTIFUL day on Saturday for "Make A Difference Day" and we got EVERYTHING done in the garden to prepare it for winter. If you didn't come, you missed a great time and lots of foods -- but don't worry -- the Spring Work Day is the last Saturday in April and we'll be sure

Re: [cg] Another mystery plant

Sharon Sounds like Perilla. Try a Google search of Images for perilla. There are two common varieties, green and purple. Don Lambert Gardeners in Community Development Sharon Gordon wrote: Some ladies at the community garden who I think are Korean(we have few words in common so most

[cg] Another mystery plant

Some ladies at the community garden who I think are Korean(we have few words in common so most communication is smiling, pointing, and waving) are growing a leafy vegetable that I can not figure out what it is. It's about the size of an adults palm and is a very rounded oval shape. On the edges a

RE: [cg] Re: mathematical formulas and food production/news/Don's & Jim's comments

But, whew, mercy! 7.6 pounds per foot, Sharon? Wow! Is this observation, or theoretical max? The Marlins play like they eat pretty good diets - maybe there's something in the soil down your way. Or all that sunshine. ***I went for a medium level of success in the garden. If you maximize your bio