Martin Crawford, a prolific author on agroforestry and director of the Agroforestry Research Trust (founded by James Lovelock, co-author of the "Gaia...
... Good heavens such impiety! My disenchantment was cemented by the snotty response I received to my suggestion at newsletter 2 or 3 that the essence be...
I would like to hear from people who have successfully thrown the seed balls with different types of seeds. I am interested in what sort of seeds you have...
... My seedballing endeavours haven't been a rip-snorting success! 8-] ... Mainly an assortment of Eucalyptus plus New Zealand native shrubs. Reasons for the...
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RobinFernández-Med...
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May 13, 2002 12:53 pm
Hello, I am writing to you from Malaga Spain. I read the question on what seeds to use in the seed balls. I read one answer where Eucalyptus was mentioned....
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RobinFernández-Med...
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May 15, 2002 12:35 pm
Hello Everyone, I would like to hear of how everyone combats pests on crops and other vegetables organically. I am also interested in learning more about...
I would like to contact people practicing natural farming in Asia and Oceania, i.e. India, Thailand, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, etc. I teach English in...
... If you are visiting New Zealand Kyle you are welcome to stop-over at our (family) patch of paradise. However I wouldn't make the trip just to visit us as...
(I apologize for sending this so late. If you cannot attend this Thursday's event, I'm sure that you would find the next two worthwhile. The final film, "Life...
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emilia
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May 16, 2002 2:54 pm
hi souscayrous, no way to manage free time this month but what about getting together saturday 8 of june?, a grapegrower from the P.O. is also interested in ...
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emilia
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May 16, 2002 2:54 pm
hi robert, do u know if the NFTA still exists somewhere? years ago they used to be in hawaii, i really would like to know of their work again, they also had ...
--Go to Mr.Fukuokas' farm on the island of Shikoku. If you do that then it would be interesting to hear of your experience. Good luck.- Kyle Holzhueter ... ...
Hello Emilia, The NFTA (Nitrogen Fixing Tree Association) has changed its name to "FACT Net" (Forest, Farm, and Community Tree Network) and has moved to the...
I was told the following: Mr. Fukuoka's family farm is no longer practicing natural farming. A large modern home has been built and the fields are now ...
A question on compost. I have built on a small site, and so lifted alot of sod. This is dense with roots of shrubs, and not composting very rapidly. I have ...
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May 17, 2002 7:22 am
Note: forwarded message attached. ... Do You Yahoo!? LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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May 17, 2002 7:26 am
Hi Zachary I use beer and wheat straw mixed with some chicken manure. Just keep an eye on the temperature especially if in direct sun. This speeds things up...
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RobinFernández-Med...
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May 17, 2002 7:36 am
Hi Emilia and all, First of all sorry to everyone for forwarding that last "heard it on the news Email". I checked the wrong box. My pardons for distributing...
... I always try to get at least one third high quality animal manure layered into my stacks. I would also work to get some finished compost to use to...
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Chris Sawyer
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May 17, 2002 11:10 am
... Robin, That answer would take a book. Generally we use beneficial insects. Let the pest be and sooner than later it will attract the necessary predator....
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emilia
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May 17, 2002 12:07 pm
i'm utterly confused about what all this about making compost is doing in an ag. site in which if one has any understanding of what natural agriculture is all...
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elisabeth denk
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May 17, 2002 12:37 pm
Hello to you all, I was shocked and saddened about the news that the fukuoka farm is no longer operating. Is it really true? Has anyone more information about...
I wouldn't worry about "aiming" for a pH level. You get the compost you get, and you can test it when's it's done breaking down, and amend it accordingly when...
REPLY: Alas, to be a stranger in one's native land is a fate suffered by many of the brave, innovative and free. There were surely signs that it would come to...
--Perhaps it would be a good idea for our friend in Japan, to go to Shikoku and confirm this either way. As of now what we've been told about Mr. Fukuokas' ...
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Rajaram
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May 18, 2002 9:33 am
we (my wife and i) are just starting out to do natural farming on a two acre plot in a remote village in south india and will keep you posted on how things are...
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RobinFernández-Med...
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May 18, 2002 4:23 pm
Thankyou Chris much appreciated. What about mealy bugs? Any idea about where they come from and how to control them? I have even used rubbing alchohol to...
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RobinFernández-Med...
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May 18, 2002 4:25 pm
In Mollisons books I read that a healthy soil tends to hover around a few Ph points from Neutral. Natural action corrects Ph is what I understood. Do nothing...
The intuitive appeal of compost is manifest: the organic movement has sought the perfect compost as its holy grail for almost a century now. I suppose the...
... Because Fukuoka was born in 1913 I have often wondered if he is still actively farming. Time marches on... thank you for the update. Did you spot my...
