Category Archives: Land

The London Orchard Project

Posted on August 25, 2010 by josef

I love this project. “The London Orchard Project is a fresh initiative promoting orchards and fruit trees in London. We are working with Londoners to plant and harvest apple, pear and plum trees all over the city, and help us … Continue reading →

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Sheet Mulching: Greater Plant and Soil Health for Less Work

Posted on September 16, 2009 by josef

Sheet Mulching
by Craig Elevitch and Kim Wilkinson - Permanent Agriculture Resources
Why Mulch?
Agriculture with mulch in the tropics promotes plant health and vigor. Mulching improves nutrient and water retention in the soil, encourages favorable soi… Continue reading →

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Why use Compost Tea?

Posted on September 15, 2009 by josef

Compost tea is used for two reasons: To inoculate microbial life into the soil or onto the foliage of plants, and to add soluble nutrients to the foliage or to the soil to feed the organisms and the plants present. The use of compost tea is suggested a… Continue reading →

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City Repair LA

Posted on September 13, 2009 by josef

Mark Lakeman stares down the new Bimini Street salamander.Portland architect and activist Mark Lakeman, founder of the City Repair movement, is in Los Angeles for a week of lectures and activities. Lakeman believes in actions that correct what he belie… Continue reading →

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Rural revolution in Colombia goes digital and p2p

Posted on August 29, 2009 by josef

“Latinamerica is particularly well equipped for these changes (peer production) by their cultural affinity with the values of P2P”, said Michel Bauwens on an interview for Pagina/12 the Argentinian journal. This statement seems to prove itself when… Continue reading →

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