Withlacoochee River raspberries,
found by the GA 122 bridge:
Pictures of Gretchen Quarterman with Withlacoochee River raspberries by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 23 April 2013.
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Yearly Archives: 2013
Radishes
Pictures by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 23 April 2013.
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March Against Monsanto everywhere, Savannah, 2PM 25 May 2013
On May 25, activists around the world will unite to March Against
Monsanto.
In Savannah, OccupyMonsanto says:
2pm at the Fountain in Forsyth Park at noon, with photo ops, educational tables, music and more — join us and send a powerful message to one of the most polluting corporations in the world!Oher Georgia events include Athens, Brunswick, and Atlanta.
Here’s
how to organize a march.
Why?
David Knowles wrote for New York Daily News 8 May 2013,
VIDEO: Stars align in protest against food giant Monsanto over GMO crops:
Foes of the conglomerate have produced a video shining light on the supposed dangers of genetically modified crops. Bill Maher, Danny Devito and Dave Matthews will be among the celebrities speaking out.
The video: Continue reading“Here in America you don’t get the right to know whether you’re eating genetically modified organisms,” Dave Matthews says in the video that asks viewers to participate in a global day of protest against the company on May 25.
Erupting taters
Black cherries
Quite a few of our Prunus serotina are making black cherries:
Pictures of Gretchen Quarterman with black cherries by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 22 April 2013.
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Corn squirrels
Three squirrels on the corn trailer! One jumped onto a tree, then Mama Squirrel walked down the dog ramp and shook her tail at me, while a fourth squirrel appeared:
Pictures by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 4 May 2013.
While the dogs nap, a whole family of squirrels feasts on the corn.
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Blooming potatoes
Pretty sure we’ve identified this flower correctly, since we planted it:
Pictures by John S. Quarterman for Okra Paradise Farms, Lowndes County, Georgia, 30 April 2013.
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Ready for Valdosta Farm Days
Brown Dog prepares corn while Yellow Dog says it’s time for Valdosta Farm Days!
You can find Gretchen with rosemary and grits and corn meal from Okra Paradise Farms at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse today from 9 AM to 1PM.
Not quite ready today, but next time: potatoes.
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Bee-killing pesticides banned in Europe
How long will it take the U.S. to follow Europe’s ban of
neonicotinoid pesticides, putting health of bees and food crop pollination
ahead of corporate profit?
Damian Carrington wrote for the Guardian today, Bee-harming pesticides banned in Europe: EU member states vote ushers in continent-wide suspension of neonicotinoid pesticides,
Europe will enforce the world’s first continent-wide ban on widely used insecticides linked to serious harm in bees, after a European commission vote on Monday.
The landmark suspension is a victory for millions of environment campaigners concerned about dramatic declines in bees who were backed by experts at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA). But it is a serious defeat for the chemical companies who make billions a year from the products and also UK ministers—who voted against the ban. Both had argued the ban will harm food production.
The vote by the 27 member states of the European Union to suspend the insect nerve agents was supported by 15 nations, but did not reach the required majority under EU voting rules. The hung vote hands the final decision to the European commission (EC) who will implement the ban. “It’s done,” said an EC source.
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