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Category Archives: Stories
Worm bin harvesting tips & tricks
Vermicomposting is HOT! And I don’t mean temperature-wise: in fact, my most recent harvesting experience (which I’m about to share with you, step by step) was a rather chilly one, considering the fact that I was doing the job in … Continue reading →
Sustainable business policy
I (Karen, but of course) am thrilled to be participating in my first VOIS Board meeting this afternoon…as a Board member! The VOIS Alliance (Voice for Oregon Innovation and Sustainability) is an exciting new organization that brings sustainable Oregon businesses … Continue reading →
Music in & around the garden
I was flipping through radio stations the other evening and bumped into the 8 @ 8 on 94/7. The theme was “In and Around the Garden,” so I listened! And I thought I’d share. I’m not 100% sure about the … Continue reading →
Why Chicken Shi(r)t?
It’s been a long time coming, and now the time has come: a post about the meaning of the Chicken Shirt! OK, I don’t want to get your hopes up–at least too far up–because what I’m about to provide is … Continue reading →
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Food for thought
This afternoon, I attended “The Food Eater’s Dilemma” — the first panel discussion of Lewis & Clark’s 2010 Environmental Affairs Symposium. Presenters included Camas Davis of Portland Meat Collective, PSU professor Betty Izumi, Blake Van Roekel of Slow Food Portland … Continue reading →
On the road…and how!
Now that we’re on the road, I am finding it challenging to synthesize many en-route experiences–some of which I would readily share if it were just me blogging as an individual–into writing fit for public consumption. Something I am proud … Continue reading →
Gardening remotely
It may be obvious by now, but we’re going to be running our business remotely during the next month. We won’t be able to schedule any consultations until the second week in September, and we won’t personally be here to … Continue reading →
Getting in shape to get on the road
This week is our week to get in shape to road trip! And by get in shape I mean…well, I guess I mean do as much activity as we can before we sit on our behinds in our vehicle for … Continue reading →
Where does winter squash grow?
I (Karen) received a picture message on the iPhone a few days ago, the attachment to which looked like this: The message itself said: ”Hey sis! So these are our winter squash- how do we know when they’re ready? Thanks!” I … Continue reading →
Summer gardening classes
As I (Karen–it’s usually me writing these bloggy-things) sit here at my parents’ house, my folks are getting all fancied up in nice suits and heading out to teach classes for their respective businesses. It makes me wish that I … Continue reading →
