Organic Foods: Backyard Agriculture
A simple idea led two women into a thriving new farming enterprise. Build backyard mini-farms for homeowners who want to start growing their own fresh herbs and vegetables lasting throughout most of the year. As mentioned in the Director's Journal, a considerable amount of food can be grown in a small area of land. As food prices rise, these types of mini-farms take on new economic meaning!
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To learn more about what Donna and Robyn are doing, go to:
http://yourbackyardfarmer.com/
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Comment by Cooking Up A Story on November 9, 2008 at 1:13pm
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Comment by Donna Smith on November 9, 2008 at 11:50am
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I will check with Roger,
Our season is coming to a close we have a few more consultings to do and then installations for next season, but I am ready to rest as the winter is setting in. Then it is all about getting our seed order in and starting to grow them, plus so much more. We haven't posted our method online at this point but there are many great websites that do show the method. What is YT? I would like to see what is being said.
Have you thought of covering Bright neighborhoods by video! awesome concept and good work being done!
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It's okay by me, but if you want to link to this page, I think you better ask Roger, who created KGI. Just click on the link and it will take you to his page.
How is your winter going? Slowed down a bit (I hope)? Your website is looking really nice.
Have you posted your lasagne method anywhere? Or, do you know where to find some direction on this? Thanks!
Did you see the YT post? It got some folks talking!
Rebecca
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- THank you Rebecca for adding this video to KGI, Can I also add this to my page? or link it? Help!
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