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QUESTION	What do you get when you take a cord of wood, some recycled windows/doors, sawdust, sand, water, and a great group of creative people who want to create something cool?
ANSWER	A form of eco-conscious construction that is becoming more and more popular called stack-wall or cordwood building.  It costs less than $10 a square foot to make depending on how/where you get your supplies and it a fun and easy way to make everything from sheds and coops to beautiful homes.  Read more here.
QUESTION	Did you know why Indigenous and many organic/holistic gardeners plant squash around their corn?
ANSWER	Raccoons don't like the prickly thorns on the squash vines... so they don't go after your corn!  How cool! To learn more about the Three Sister's Planting method (using corn, beans and squash), click here. Thanks Gary E. for the info!!!!

 

ABOUT THE GARDENS:
Soul Vision in partnership with Northumberland Heights is proud to present:	Northumberland Heights has provided a five plus acre plot of land that hasn't been farmed in probably 20 years.  We have a bit of prep work to get things going, but within a few weeks we should be able to start planting!  Here is the initial plan (PDF)
IN THE NEWS!!!!
Dig into new community garden Mar 24, 2009 - 11:16 AM COBOURG -- Eager to get your hands dirty this spring to grow your own fruit and vegetables? A two-hour workshop on organic gardening is being offered Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Northumberland Heights Conference and Retreat Centre Natural Community Garden. The conference and retreat centre, located at 795 Northumberland Heights Rd., has supplied a five-acre plot for a community garden on land that was formerly farmed, said organizer Colleen O'Malley Weber. Ms. Weber said the group hopes to set up a series of plots for those interested in an organic-minded community garden to learn, share, celebrate, play and network.   She also hopes to include plots where children can learn and garden, and in the future, connect with food banks, the Northumberland United Way and others "to see if we can offer some complementary plots for their groups, and donate food back to the food bank(s)." This introductory session has information and how-tos on growing produce in your own backyard, or in a community garden plot. Whether you're looking to reduce your grocery bills, learn more about organic gardening or put home-grown food on your table, register for the workshop by getting in touch with Jeff Weber, of Soul Vision, at 905-342-2320 or jeff@soulvision.ca.  You can also contact Northumberland Heights at 905-372-7500. (Special thanks to Peg McCarthy at the Northumberland News!) link to article: http://www.northumberlandnews.com/article/122402 OUR WISH LIST to borrow/barter/trade/rent/receive through donation :) chisel plow or cultivator to break ground (PRIORITY- by mid-April) tractor with backhoe to dig out larger roots/trees/brush (PRIORITY- by mid-April) hands to help clean up brush, burn, etc. (mid-April) precision seeder to plant green manure (alfalfa) picnic tables (can be fixer uppers) playground equipment (THANK YOU HELEN for the playground and LEE & CATHY for the sandbox)   barn board and metal roofing to build storage sheds and chicken coop   large drinking water container mulch for walking paths straw for composting and beds (moldy is fine) seeds (heirloom and organic) seedlings (THANK YOU TOM & JANET!) signage seeds for green manure (alfalfa, sweet & red clover, lupins)   rotary or mini tiller (or spader) scythe for cutting alfalfa (European model preferred) walking hoe walking seeder watering cans hoses for watering electric pump for well to draw water - thank you Gary! trailer and water tank for water storage and transport porta-pot or portable outhouse materials to make trellises for beans, peas, etc. materials to build bridges over creek (recycled lumber is perfect)   tarps for weed control glass for hot boxes and greenhouse (THANKS BRAD!!!!!)   PROJECTS 2009 T E A M LAND PREP CHICKEN COOP BRIDGE HERB GARDEN & SPIRAL GARDEN PLAYGROUND COB/EARTH OVEN APRIL APRIL-MAY APRIL-MAY APRIL-MAY MAY-JUNE JUNE-JULY Jeff Colleen Dave M.   Jeff Colleen   Jeff Colleen   Colleen   Jeff Colleen Jenn C. Meena Justin M. STACK WALL BUILDING           Jeff Kieran           If you would like to join us on one of the teams, please drop us an email.
WORKSHOPS (dates TBA if not provided)
Introduction to natural (organic) gardening - March 28 Preparing the land / composting & fertilizing - April 18 * Ground Blessing Ceremony and Pot Luck Lunch Designing your garden plot or home-garden - May 2 Planting / transplanting and care for seeds and seedlings - May 23 Container gardening Building a greenhouse The good, the bad, and the neutral critters Building using supports Harvesting, preserving & storage Preparing for next season Spirit of the land Lunar planting Building an earth oven
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We are working with various Food Banks, restaurants and other agencies. If you know anyone who might be interested in sponsoring plots, providing support/donations and other assistance, please put them in touch with us.  We are also working on setting this up as a charity/non-profit organization.

I've also started a Barter/Trade/Exchange posting area FYI.

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