"Andrew,
Sounds good to me. Perhaps you would get back to me and we can figure it out.
Regards,
Celt"
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Dairy Cow Culling Skyrockets
Started Sep 23, 2012 0 Replies 0 Likes
The headline says it all:http://www.agweb.com/article/dairy_cow_culling_skyrockets/Actually, we were up a lot of cows year…Continue
Local farms in the news
Started this discussion. Last reply by Heather K Jul 12, 2012. 2 Replies 1 Like
This NY Times article rather gobs many businesses and business models together in a jumbled mess, but there is great radish pornography from Alm Hill Gardens and Growing Washington gets a mention, at…Continue
Looking for Chive Seed and Flowers
Started this discussion. Last reply by Celt M. Schira Feb 15, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
Do you have extra chive seed, either saved or purchased? We are packing garden kits for distribution and have run out. I am also looking for flower seeds for the kits. Anything short (under 24"),…Continue
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Celt M. Schira replied to Andrew Eckels's discussion Roving Garden Party Offered! in the group Community Asks and OffersCelt M. Schira posted a blog postHere's a Guy in Texas Hanging on with Native Grasses
This rancher is managing his cattle by managing his forage of native grasses. It's working for him. It's interesting that he has only 200 head of beef cattle and he's making a profit. Usually cattle operations in Texas are much bigger. It supports my theory about small business, that there are many sweet spots at different scales. it's all about making it work at a scale that is comfortable for you.A Stubborn Drought Tests Texas Ranchers…See More
Tea and Seeds with Celt at Celt's Garden - RSVP for address
March 10, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Join me sorting and packing seeds to give away. Take home some of whatever strikes your fancy. Have tea and pick my brain about subsistence gardening, seed saving and plant breeding. Spring is here, and we are making up a large care package for Beth Chisholm at WSU to give to her community gardeners. Donations to the cause cheerfully accepted.See More
Garrett Snedaker might attend Celt M. Schira's eventTea and Seeds with Celt at Celt's Garden - RSVP for address
March 10, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Join me sorting and packing seeds to give away. Take home some of whatever strikes your fancy. Have tea and pick my brain about subsistence gardening, seed saving and plant breeding. Spring is here, and we are making up a large care package for Beth Chisholm at WSU to give to her community gardeners. Donations to the cause cheerfully accepted.See More
Celt M. Schira's event was featuredTea and Seeds with Celt at Celt's Garden - RSVP for address
March 10, 2013 from 2pm to 4pm
Join me sorting and packing seeds to give away. Take home some of whatever strikes your fancy. Have tea and pick my brain about subsistence gardening, seed saving and plant breeding. Spring is here, and we are making up a large care package for Beth Chisholm at WSU to give to her community gardeners. Donations to the cause cheerfully accepted.See More
Celt M. Schira posted a blog postCelt's Garden - Thoughtful essay on urban agriculture in Boston
" The third reason, she said, is that we’re paying more attention to the structure of our cities. Rust Belt cities that formerly relied on manufacturing, such as Detroit and Cleveland, “were in a state of utter catastrophic fall.” The land in Detroit is relatively inexpensive because there is no market for it, Tumber said, making agriculture a viable use. Another appeal of urban farming is that “people are losing confidence in the food system,” Ladner said. They are “realizing how perilous it…See More
Celt M. Schira commented on Celt M. Schira's blog post Celt's Garden - What's a Fanning Mill and Why Do We Need One?"Clipper update, November 24, 2012: The clipper is looking good! The new screens have arrived! We had two work sessions taking it apart and cleaning the pieces. (Thank you, Larry and Heather.) Brian Kerkvliet and his buddy Frank fabricated new wood…"
Frank Smith is attending Celt M. Schira's event
Subsistence Gardening at Celt's Garden
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Subsistence gardening includes energy crops as wellas vegetables. Learn how to grow your own food ina small area, with minimal inputs of time, water andmechanization. Class covers energy crop varietiesfor the maritime northwest (potatoes, corn, beans,dry peas, beans, wheat, barley), using cover cropsto boost soil fertility, managing diseases and pests,and low tech methods for harvesting and processing. Register through Whatcom Folk School.See More
Celt M. Schira posted a blog postCelt's Garden - Gardening as Self-Unemployment Insurance
The single mother in New York City told her story to the NY Times: She's a self-employed writer, illustrator and marketing materials designer. She lives modestly with her two half grown boys in a tiny apartment. "Sometimes, my clients pay late. Sometimes, they don't pay at all." She relies on the food bank to get through the month, especially that last grim week. All of which just highlights how difficult subsistence activities are in a tiny apartment in the middle of NYC, dependent on cash…See More
Jean Kroll might attend Celt M. Schira's eventSubsistence Gardening at Celt's Garden
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Subsistence gardening includes energy crops as wellas vegetables. Learn how to grow your own food ina small area, with minimal inputs of time, water andmechanization. Class covers energy crop varietiesfor the maritime northwest (potatoes, corn, beans,dry peas, beans, wheat, barley), using cover cropsto boost soil fertility, managing diseases and pests,and low tech methods for harvesting and processing. Register through Whatcom Folk School.See More
Celt M. Schira posted an eventSubsistence Gardening at Celt's Garden
November 18, 2012 from 2pm to 4pm
Subsistence gardening includes energy crops as wellas vegetables. Learn how to grow your own food ina small area, with minimal inputs of time, water andmechanization. Class covers energy crop varietiesfor the maritime northwest (potatoes, corn, beans,dry peas, beans, wheat, barley), using cover cropsto boost soil fertility, managing diseases and pests,and low tech methods for harvesting and processing. Register through Whatcom Folk School.See More
Celt M. Schira posted a blog postCelt's Garden - Four Hundred Pounds of Potatoes!
That's right, four hundred pounds of potatoes from 400 row feet with 33 pounds of seed potatoes. Which sounds very organized, but actually it was 15 different varieties and the yields were highly variable. German Butterball, 5 pounds of seed potatoes, over 60 pounds harvest. That's the second year of stellar performance. Krista and I got the same result last year in our variety trials. The German Butterballs also had the most gaps in the row, so the yield was from 2/3 of the plants. I think it…See More
Celt M. Schira commented on Kate Clark's group Food Security Group"I have organic potatoes (reds, russets, fingerlings, including several heritage varieties) and winter squash available for a donation to the cause. My apple trees is loaded with apples for gleaning. One tree is a cider apple and the other has two…"
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Here's a Guy in Texas Hanging on with Native Grasses
Posted on April 6, 2013 at 11:25am 0 Comments 1 Like
This rancher is managing his cattle by managing his forage of native grasses. It's working for him. It's interesting that he has only 200 head of beef cattle and he's making a profit. Usually cattle operations in Texas are much bigger. It supports my theory about small business, that there are many sweet spots at different scales. it's all about making it work at a scale that is comfortable for you.
A Stubborn…
Continue Celt's Garden - Thoughtful essay on urban agriculture in Boston
Posted on December 22, 2012 at 11:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
" The third reason, she said, is that we’re paying more attention to the structure of our cities. Rust Belt cities that formerly relied on manufacturing, such as Detroit and Cleveland, “were in a state of utter catastrophic fall.” The land in Detroit is relatively inexpensive because there is no market for it, Tumber said, making agriculture a viable use. Another appeal of urban farming is that “people are losing confidence in the food system,” Ladner said. They are “realizing how perilous…
Continue Celt's Garden - Gardening as Self-Unemployment Insurance
Posted on November 12, 2012 at 9:30am 0 Comments 1 Like
The single mother in New York City told her story to the NY Times: She's a self-employed writer, illustrator and marketing materials designer. She lives modestly with her two half grown boys in a tiny apartment. "Sometimes, my clients pay late. Sometimes, they don't pay at all." She relies on the food bank to get through the month, especially that last grim week. All of which just highlights how difficult subsistence activities are in a tiny apartment in the middle of NYC, dependent on cash…
Continue Celt's Garden - Four Hundred Pounds of Potatoes!
Posted on October 26, 2012 at 9:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
That's right, four hundred pounds of potatoes from 400 row feet with 33 pounds of seed potatoes. Which sounds very organized, but actually it was 15 different varieties and the yields were highly variable. German Butterball, 5 pounds of seed potatoes, over 60 pounds harvest. That's the second year of stellar performance. Krista and I got the same result last year in our variety trials. The German Butterballs also had the most gaps in the row, so the yield was from 2/3 of the plants. I think…
ContinueComment Wall (15 comments)
- At 9:59am on February 16, 2011,
Angela MacLeod said… - Will you be doing the seed packing project this weekend? I am interested in coming again this sunday if you will be doing it.
- At 6:55am on February 11, 2011, Angela MacLeod said…
Celt,
I really enjoyed the seed packaging project. It was nice to meet you and the others there.
Do you plant spring cover crops? If yes what do you plant and when?
- At 3:05pm on January 18, 2011,
Heather K said… Celt! So great to hear of your Tea & Seeds offering!
Hope you had a chance to read the article in Grow Northwest magazine!
Both Shannon & I are pleased that the interview is accessible to those not online!
Here's a link: http://www.grownorthwest.com/2011/01/swapping-seeds-sharing-stories-in-bellingham/
- At 8:28pm on December 4, 2010,
Laura J Sellens said… - Greetings,
You are receiving this because you’ve expressed interest in the Piteba Oil Press group order. By my count 10 people have expressed interest! If we are able to order 8 or more, shipped to one address, the special price will be Euro 68,50 per expeller (shipping is included). At today’s exchange rate that makes it $91.89 USD. Otherwise, with 4-7 it will be Euro 72.32, or $97.01.
After 2 long conversations with US Customs and an “import specialist” I determined that there will be no duty expected on this order (Tariff # 8479.20.0000). I also found out that although the shipment could pass customs without a search—in that case it would take shipping time plus about 5 days, or it could take 30-45 days to get through customs. That’s not expected, I’m just giving the worst case scenario. Actually the worst case is if it’s determined that these are Trademark infringed and get confiscated. But I think this company looks legitimate and if I was going to counterfeit something for the black market, it wouldn’t be hand crank oil presses. But I’m laying out the risk for your informed decision making.
The payment is made through Paypal-one electronic payment, one address. I’ll want to get the money from you before I put in the order so I don’t have to front you all, however I’m willing to compensate for small changes due to exchange rate, until we can settle up. This has taken more time than I thought, so from here on I’m trying to make it easy for myself. I’ll want you to come get your presses, although if you tell me your neighborhood, I can connect you with any others in your area so just one person could pick up for the neighborhood. I live right near downtown off Lakeway.
Please email me at laurasellens@gmail.com (so I can avoid publishing my home address on this ning site), whether yes or no. When I have an accurate price based on the size of the order, I’ll give you my address to send me a check.
Cheers, Laura Sellens
- At 2:54pm on September 26, 2010,
Alison Kutz-Troutman said… - Celt! I am just regrouping from a trip to Oregon.. are you going to the Harvest Dinner at Boxx berry by chance? Thought I might be able to catch up with you there ? Hopefully see you Thurs at 5 at the CLSR?
Ali
- At 3:50pm on March 19, 2010, Heather K said…
- Hi Celt! Another great blog post on grains & slow bread! If you have time, I'd love to see you cut & paste it and add it to the Garden Group under the Blog Discussion page to allow more gardeners to read it.
The chives I brought by will need watering...I just dug them on the run heading into town for committment. I also left some small pots in case you want to divide them up smaller portions to share them with the new gardener seed packages....
May wellness enfold your spirit & body reflecting all the gifts you share with your community!
- At 12:55pm on March 8, 2010, Celt M. Schira said…
- Hi Jo Ann, ah, too blissed out to run errands, sounds like fun. Of course, call me, I am in and out.
Regards,
Celt
- At 12:47pm on March 8, 2010,
Jo Ann Heydron said… - Hey Celt, I went to a Zen retreat this weekend, through Sunday lunch, then forgot to pick up my seed packet. Can I drop by some other time?
- At 2:28pm on February 22, 2010,
Chris Wolf said… - Thanks Celt! I am so excited that you will be one of the presenters. Here are a few details: The Great Unleashing is April 10th at Bellingham High School, from about 9 am to 5 pm. We will have 3 great keynote speakers throughout the day (like Francis Moore Lappe!) and in between offer these 1-hour sessions that people can choose from. Session times will be 10:00-11am, 12:30-1:30pm, and 2:50 -3:45pm. If you have a preference you can choose your time slot; otherwise we will choose the time. It will be pretty low-tech, but if you want PowerPoint or something, let us know and we will work on it. You can bring whatever you want to demonstrate, photos of your garden, seeds to give away, handouts, whatever you want. We will provide any assistance you need too.
Will you get me your phone # and email so our speaker coordinator, David Marshak, can contact you? If you don't want to post it here, you can email me at chrisandbella at yahoo dot com.
I still need to come over and visit your garden sometime! Let me know if there are times when you would be open to that. Thanks Celt!
- At 1:10pm on February 22, 2010, Chris Wolf said…
- Hi Celt, I really enjoyed your presentation at the seed-saving workshop! Your humor is much appreciated.
Hey, would you be interested in giving a talk about "Gardening 101" or "What you could grow at your house" for the Great Unleashing on April 10th? We will have a lot of different sessions that people can go to based on their interests, and I want to have a home-gardening expert. Would you be interested? Thanks! --Chris
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