Comments for Opt Out En Masse

Comment on Compressed sawdust logs – not a fan by DV

DV — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:43:29 +0000

I agree they are no replacement for dry wood. I find though, a 1/3 of a sawdust log will keep a fire of semi-wet wood going for several hours. I like to have about 10 sawdust logs around for an emergency.

Comment on Compressed sawdust logs – not a fan by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:46:41 +0000

We would have no where to store a supply of them as our wood storage is outside (covered but outside). They would be a soggy mess in no time here.

Comment on Day-ranging chickens in the snow by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 17:57:00 +0000

Our hens definitely wanted to avoid the snow if possible and stayed in the covered yard area during the worst of the storms. They were happy to come back out after the melt started but still only traversed where there is bare ground if at all possible. Apparently my girls have cold feet (but warm hearts!).

Comment on Greenhouse benefits by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:27:25 +0000

Awesome! That is a nice bunch of plants growing in there. I have the mid winter starts growing under the grow tunnel and in the unheated greenhouse and am about to start round two of the early spring items to go in behind and with them for succession purposes. Planting quite a few flats of early greens this weekend for the local Giving Garden as well. They opened up a big area under the grow tunnels by harvesting the last of the carrots and need some replacement crops ASAP.

Comment on Back to the (micro) farm by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:20:30 +0000

Glad you are back to posting! I was wondering what you were up to lately. Love the latest project. I have several of those large water storage barrels as well (in my shop) and a good siphon. We change out the water every year and use a little bleach to purify it. Good idea to use them for a heat sink though in your sun garden area.

Comment on #OCCUPYXMAS by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:59:59 +0000

We have always done “buy nothing” days on the day after Thanksgiving. This year is no different. In fact, i will be puttering around in my garden doing a little final clean up of dead pole bean vines, probably start a flat of lettuces under our indoor lights, and then do some decorating of the house for the holidays using all of our old but treasured decorations. Lovely day without the consumer push of “buy buy buy”.

Comment on #OCCUPYXMAS by Robin Foster Montoya

Robin Foster Montoya — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 17:57:06 +0000

We are “opting out” in stages: This year, we are making our gifts. (Although, the textiles were purchased from a chain.) Next year, I may even be able to spin and dye my own wool for the gifts I knit. That’s the goal. Thanks for the encouragement.

Comment on Staying on top of sowing by Robin Foster Montoya

Robin Foster Montoya — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:57:13 +0000

Super! Thanks for showing the way…

Comment on Mobile app for emergency responders by kitsapFG

kitsapFG — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 17:30:34 +0000

That proves it – there is an APP for absolutely everything! At least this one is actually quite useful.

Comment on Are you a slave to your iOS device? by kitsapfg

kitsapfg — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 17:41:28 +0000

I must admit to enjoyng my technology but I do try to keep it out of the garden. I do have an outdoor speaker that transmits our satellite radio channels and allows me to listen to some relaxing music or NPR while out working in the garden for a long period of time.