Gardens of Babylon

Peter the Personal Famer’s End of Summer Top Ten

admin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:21:30 +0000

As we approach the end of the summer season and prepare for fall, there is a seemingly endless list of garden chores to do. The following list provides a much-needed alternative to our usual approach and hectic schedule.

1. Enjoy time in the garden doing nothing, even if only for a few minutes.
2. Harvest something and give it someone unexpected.
3. Enter the garden at a time you usually would not, notice the different light.

Read more of Erin’s blog at HerNashville.com.

Mixed Containers

admin — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:38:23 +0000

Use mixed containers for color and excitement anywhere!

For some of us, gardening is not always an option. Many of us live in apartments or in condos. Sometimes, we find ourselves too busy, too tired, or too stressed to think about yard work. Keep in mind though, even during your busiest weeks, getting down in the dirt is one of the best stress relievers of all time. You can always add life to your space by using containers.

Read more of Erin’s blog at HerNashville.com.

Lawn Mowers

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 03:17:58 +0000

Many people are unaware of the pollution caused by the common mower. The truth is many mowers are still in the stone age. There has been very little regulation when it comes the small engines. This oversight has cost us dearly. One mower running for an hour produces as much CO2 and chemical emissions as 40 cars on the road. A bit disturbing, I will agree.

This is a great site that lays out the harmful effects of inefficient mowers on the environment.

http://www.peoplepoweredmachines.com/faq-environment.htm

White House Vegetables!!

admin — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:36:24 +0000

This is Change Ladies & Gentleman… right before our eyes. Many may not realize, or care of the implications of this momentous occasion, but oh how I can assure you…it is quite momentous. This event coupled with the growing trend of edibles in our industry will soon create a thunderstorm of recognition. A recognition that how we viewed food and nutrition for the last 2 generations was very skewed. The importance of locally grown food which would combat many issues from oil dependence to lessening nutrition, to food scares, will begin to take center stage in how Americans can help rebuild their country. It is very encouraging to see a president and his family doing all they can to establish a new paradigm for our country.

Now where am I gonna put my asparagus?