Monthly Archives: December 2011

Poem: Two Little Maids

Posted on December 31, 2011 by ellieearly

Below is a poem I read in the 1910 book “Farmers of Forty Centuries” written by F.H. King chief of the Division of Soil Management in the USDA Bureau of Soils in Washington, D.C starting in 1902. The Poem is from an early 1900 … Continue reading →

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Old Friends and New Practices

Posted on December 24, 2011 by ellieearly

Old friends come home for the holidays and we have a chance to catch up . I started a conversation with a friend I’ve known for ten or more years about energy issues and farming. Our opinions and views differ, for … Continue reading →

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180° South and Wild Places

Posted on December 20, 2011 by ellieearly

180° South is a documentary I watched last night with my bf Alex, check out his Patagonia Tour here.  In the movie the scenes of way-south Chile and the dialogue of the characters strike the harmonious theme of conservation.  Conservation specifically of … Continue reading →

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Citrus Search

Posted on December 17, 2011 by ellieearly

I like lemons and limes squeezed in tea, as ceviche ingredient, and on any meat, grain, or vegetable dish. I am going to try growing citrus here in Amarillo! Dwarf Meyer lemon and Yuzu citrus, a variety originating in Japan are … Continue reading →

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Biodynamics

Posted on December 1, 2011 by ellieearly

I am going to use the Stella Nautra Biodynamic Calendar to plant the vegetables in people’s kitchen gardens. Biodynamic calendars use the moon and constellations to determine the best days to plant, harvest, and handle plants. Days are identified as being fruit, … Continue reading →

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