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Just thought I'd quickly share my newly created blog: RainwaterJunkie.com. We'll see how it goes...
yesterday
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VIDEO: Water Harvesting certification
These are 2 of the 4 stops that were taken during the spring certification course. Thanks for documenting this event Tamma!   http://vimeo.com/10737091    
on Tuesday
Nick commented on Admin's video 'Nuestro Barrio - Urban Farming'
Right on. What great coverage...and deservedly so! Thank you so much for finding and posting this.
June 28
Nick replied to Sarah Ruhlen's discussion 'Prickly pear jelly and other recipes' in the group Interest: Food Preservation
Right on! I can't wait till this years harvest again! Jen, is that cookbook out?! I've been waiting months for it. Peace out all you desert harvesters...I'm off to go pop a few fruits off of my Saguaro :)
June 28
Nick replied to Sarah Ruhlen's discussion 'Prickly pear jelly and other recipes' in the group Interest: Food Preservation
Here's one that worked GREAT for me. Me and my wife gave the jelly away as wedding table gifts http://www.homegrownevolution.com/2007/08/prickly-pear-jelly-recipe.html
June 24
Nick is attending Admin's event
November 5, 2010 from 9am to 12pm
Berm and Basin Water Harvesting Workshop - St Vincent de Paul Saturday, Nov 5th from 9 AM to Noon Hands on Workshop Come learn about water harvesting earthworks. We will be using the "berm and basin" technique to slow the flow of water the area whe…
June 22
Nick replied to Chris B's discussion 'Solar baking' in the group Interest: Solar Cooking
Nice job on the bread! I LOVE cornbread. Your oven gets to 325? Holy cow! Mine never quite seems to push 300. Not a story... but I did grass-fed spare ribs the other week, YUM!
June 20
Nick is attending Admin's event
October 30, 2010 from 10am to 1pm
Giant Pumpkin Throw Down - Phoenix Public Market, Central Phoenix Saturday, October 30th 10 to 1 PM Location: The Phoenix Public Market More info to come SOON!
June 17
Nick commented on Nick's photo 'Peach Cobbler Solar oven style'
The mesquite DID go well with it. Not that I am a cobbler expert...but man! That was really good! I left the skins on the peaches too. Figured there wasn't much harm in that seeing as though they came from my backyard. Probably a lot of nutrients in…
June 17
A photo by Nick was featured
Peach Cobbler Solar oven style
Yum! Homegrown Peaches, harvested Mesquite flour from the city, cooked in a solar oven...life is good!!!
June 16
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June 16
uhh-ohh, I'm about to make homemade peach cobbler from my backyard peaches and mesquite flour! Growing, I'm good at. Baking...'gulp'
June 16
Nick commented on David Parkin's blog post 'Pumpkin throw-down 2010 is ON!'
Lets Do This !!!!!!!!! I'm In. Competitive Scottish nature...Engage! I'm going Rudolph Steiner on this challenge. This is the sort of thing that is meant by our motto "...while having fun..." that I want to see more of!!
June 14
Nick replied to Don Titmus's discussion 'Impromtu Tour of the Bee Oasis in Mesa. Jun 12th 8.30am'
OK, but if the "Three Lions" (England team nickname) win...i might accidentally erase it! :) If you really do want the game, I can burn it to a DVD for ya.
June 10
Nick replied to Don Titmus's discussion 'Impromtu Tour of the Bee Oasis in Mesa. Jun 12th 8.30am'
Then are you watching the US - England match?? !!
June 10
Nick commented on David Parkin's blog post 'Bucket Potatoes'
Well, I dumped over my can today. Kinda disappointed, but I expected to have limited yield due to the fact that I killed the plants about a month ago accidentally. (snapped the stems by dumping in too much compost at once :( So I got 5 large potatoe…
June 10

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What are you interested in learning about?
Successes and failures in stacking functions and reducing food travel to my home
What skills and resources do you bring to this group?
water harvesting, SOME gardening successes, High school teacher and eager trial and error

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A project of LOVE and RESPONSABILITY

Posted on June 8, 2010 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments

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"A new outdoor ritual"...or..."booty-fruit"

Posted on May 18, 2010 at 5:30pm — 7 Comments

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Just in time!

Posted on December 7, 2009 at 6:30pm — 11 Comments

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Stormwater Retention Basins (or, "A trip of Work and Awareness)

Posted on October 27, 2009 at 11:00am — 4 Comments

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Psst... "Sustainable" ...pass it on

Posted on September 29, 2009 at 3:12pm — 9 Comments

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Rainwater T-Shirts

Posted on September 21, 2009 at 6:20pm — 10 Comments

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Yum...Compost tea!

Posted on September 20, 2009 at 3:00pm — 7 Comments

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The South Phoenix Community Garden (or SOPCOG? for short)

Posted on September 5, 2009 at 2:05pm — 5 Comments

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Community BioDynamic stirring

Posted on September 4, 2009 at 11:00pm — 1 Comment

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Give me an R...Give me an A ... ahh forget it ...RAIN!!!

Posted on August 31, 2009 at 9:00pm — 8 Comments

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At 1:48pm on October 30, 2009, Windlord said…
Howdy! Thought you'd appreciate this blog on your recent event.
http://www.azhomegrownsolutions.org/profiles/blogs/french-drain-fun
Great photos, BTW, specially the Kung Fu stance. Must've been channelling the Drunken Master!

At 2:47pm on October 27, 2009, Sydni Kahle said…
Loved the blog - that project was Everest, but well worth it. ;)
At 9:32am on October 16, 2009, Sydni Kahle said…
Hey Nick- Yeah! I'm excited about joining. Good luck on your event tomorrow - I know it will be great.
At 10:29am on September 19, 2009, Admin said…
Thanks Nick - and ......back atcha!
At 3:20pm on August 8, 2009, Dana said…
Nick - the seed swap went great. It was great meeting you & your wife & son (hehe). Thanks for having us.
At 7:24am on February 15, 2009, Anne Ashton Goldfeld said…
Welcome, Nick! Hope you enjoy this community and find it helpful.
 
 
 

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