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Comment by Dana Burt on August 6, 2009 at 10:09pm

Hello. I am more of a mech tech person than a gardener. I have lately found myself interested in growing vegetable matter. It has been quite a surprise. Kind of like when I realized that birds were no longer total yawn material but quite interesting and now I have a water feature, a bird bath, several diverse feeders and a whole lot of birdtivity. I saw today at the top of the water feature (the bog) an orange crowned warbler. First I have ever seen. A few weeks ago I saw a black and white stripped warbler! My cat killed it. My cat is now with a family that does nothing to attract birds! Well, dinner is just about ready so, K'bye.
Dana

Comment by Jerry Louis on June 3, 2009 at 4:05pm

I live in Encinitas, CA - just north of Del Mar - garden organically on 1 1/2 acres and am involved with a lot of school gardens. I spend a lot of time composting both conventionally and with worms and teaching others to do the same. I write about both gardening and the agro-ecology movement. I'm in the process today of building five (maybe more) raised beds. I will submit pics when completed.

Comment by Kathy Findley on February 14, 2009 at 4:26pm

Hi group. I live in Costa Mesa. I am new to gardening and flying by the seat of my pants. This past 2 years I have planted a Cara Cara Orange tree, Meyer Lemon tree, 2 pomegranate bushes, and a passion fruit vine. Oh, and onions and garlic on the patio. My goal this spring is to build a raised bed. Any advice on soil for the bed? How do I keep grass from growing up from the bottom??

Comment by Mare on November 10, 2008 at 5:40pm

hi Emily. I just got a few books on permaculture. I have a spot out here where I want to make a forest garden using the permaculture principles. Im still reading the books to make sure I can get it right. =)

Comment by Nachokitty on November 8, 2008 at 4:43pm

I'm up about 1 hour from Tahoe in the foothills. Around 2600 feet.

Comment by Mare on November 8, 2008 at 4:23pm

hi there, Im from near Salinas Calif and love that we can get so much sunshine all year long. Where is everyone else from?

Comment by andrew on July 10, 2008 at 12:42pm

hay i wont to join