Brummet's Conscious Blog

-- Quote of the Day -- " I don't have to attend to every argument I'm invited into." ~ Unknown  -- Referral Corner -- Some fantastic resources for you to check out when time allows: Harvest Share: As most gardeners know, zucchinis are a problem. Plant a few seeds and you have dozens of zucchinis, each one striving to be a size suitable for a dugout canoe. The average gardener has more than they can possibly give away to their neighbors, friends, relatives and co-workers, no matter how hard they encourage, plead, beg or coerce them. This discussion of the zucchini problem took place in the Spring of 1995 and led to the concept of Harvest Share.  Info : HarvestShare.org A similar program can be found via Creston's Harvest Share Organization , with a focus though on sustainable food production and land use, along with water and air quality. They work hard to promote access to locally grown food, but also in sharing harvests with those...

 -- Quote of the Day -- " Those who are lifting the world Upward and onward Are those who encourage More than criticize ." ~ Elizabeth Harrison -- Referral Corner -- Check out these recommended resources listed below:   Solar & Wind Energy Blog - a blog that promotes awareness of alternative energy, offering lots of tips and resources... and a free e-book as well: AltSolarAndWind.com Terra Nova Sharing Farm & Richmond Fruit Tree Projects - Now this is an interesting project... food and trees are sold to raise funds for giving produce and fruit trees, and providing space for community gardens for anyone living in poverty. The orchards are used for community events as well, courses are taught in the gardens on sustainable living: RichmondFruitTree.com    -- Positive Eco-News -- I read of an interesting study that was held in the San Diego area, where there is a maximum noncompliance recycling fine of $1000 in place. This fine was initiated not s...