In his recent misstatements about GMO foods,
Neil deGrasse Tyson has fallen for what he called the misuse of the
authority of science, in
Episode 7 of Cosmos, the Clean Room, which recounted Clair
Patterson’s discovery of lead pollution by leaded gasoline.
That use of lead had been promoted and defended
by Robert E. Kehoe’s “scientific” papers.
The script Tyson read (but did not write) said: Continue reading
With GM crops come herbicides, which breed resistant weeds.
This has happened in about a decade for the worse mutants.
We can reverse the problem by reversing the spraying,
using plowing, cultivation, and crop rotation instead.
Mark Jeschke wrote for Pioneer Dupont, Crop Insights: Weed Management in the Era of Glyphosate Resistance, Continue reading
Even more fun and twice as many people at
my second canning class
at the Lowndes High School Canning Plant.
Thanks to James Perdue and the Valdosta Community Garden Group for organizing.
These pictures are also on
my facebook timeline.
See also shelling peas at the 19 June 2014 class.
-gretchen
Today Lowndes County Partnership for Health picked up some OPF red potatoes to sell at their Mobile Market. Next week probably OPF okra. And every week other good vegetables and fruits from other farmers.
Here’s a South Health District facebook post of 10 June 2014:
It’s Tuesday – know what that means? The Mobile Market, full of fresh fruits and vegetables, will be at Barnes Drug Store Downtown Valdosta from 2:30-4:30! They’re there every Tuesday! Come by and see them…they accept all forms of payment.
-jsq
Our outing today to the canning plant was a grand success. We had peas shelled, blanched and bagged and canned some peaches!
The canning plant at Lowndes High School is a wonderful resource in Lowndes County open now to the public for shelling, canning and more. Behind the Lowndes High School on Norman Drive.
Here are pictures from the canning class I taught there yesterday, organized by the Valdosta Community Garden group. These pictures are also on facebook.
Perfect timing. The Valdosta Daily Times had Continue reading
Gretchen and Cidalia just
dug up these potatoes yesterday
and this morning she’s taking them to
Downtown Valdosta Farm Days, 9AM to 1PM, at the historic Lowndes County Courthouse. Continue reading
Gretchen is at the old Lowndes County Courthouse now, setting up for Valdosta Farm Days, 9AM to 1PM today.
By Colter Anstaetts reported from Okra Paradise Farms for WALB yesterday,
Lowndes County farmers ready for “Farm Days”,
Lowndes County farmers will be at the courthouse in downtown Valdosta from 9 a.m.to 1 p.m. selling their crops. This is the fourth year for the “Farm Days” program, and Lowndes County farmers are looking forward to it.
“I’m definitely looking forward to Farm days,” said Gretchen Quarterman, a farmer in Hahira. “It’s an excellent opportunity for farmers, not only to sell but for local people to get local, fresh food. And, when we buy from local farmers we support the local economy.”
-jsq
The 64th Annual Ham and Eggs show is this week. The only one left in Georgia, it is not to be missed.
Where: Lowndes County Civic Center
2102 E Hill Ave.
Valdosta, GA 31601
When:
11am Tuesday, February 18th Judging.
Tuesday events will also include presentations on
1pm Wednesday, February 19th Auction.
I’ll be there. I hope to see you.
–gretchen Continue reading
This goes with Yes, we can grow citrus in Georgia!, Marj Schneider’s talk at South Georgia Growing Local 2014. Also available in PDF and Word. -jsq
Citrus Resources
South GA Growing Local, January 25, 2014
From Marj Schneider: marjschneider@bellsouth.net
Loch Laurel Nursery
2867 Carroll Ulmer Road, Valdosta, Georgia 31601
Exit I-75 on Georgia Route 31 East (Exit 11). Turn right on Carroll Ulmer Road.
Nursery entrance is one half mile ahead on the left.
Phone: 229-460-5922
Email: craw142@bellsouth.net
http://www.lochlaurelnursery.com/map.asp
Features cold hardy citrus, Satsumas, mandarins and lemons. Mark Crawford offered nursery tours for this conference.
McKenzie Farms
2115 Olanta Hwy, Scranton, SC29591
Phone: (843)-389-4831
EMAIL: citrusman99@hotmail.com
http://www.mckenzie-farms.com/index.htm
Stan McKenzie offers over 40 varieties of mostly cold hardy citrus, priced very affordably. Check out his website and call or write for availability and size.
Plant Folks Nursery
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SAVE the DATE!
Southeast Exotic Pest Plant Council
& Georgia Exotic Pest Plant Council
A Joint Annual SymposiumNovember 12-14, 2014
Georgia Center, AthensKeynote Speakers:
Douglas Tallamy: Bringing Nature Home, How You Can Sustain Wildlife with Native Plants
Charles Bargeron: Using Technology to Fight Invasive Species: Past, Present and Future
Nancy Lowenstein: Creating National Guidelines for Listing Invasive PlantsIncludes:
Conference
Lunch & Refreshments
GA-EPPC Membership
CEUs
Vendors
Door Prizes
Field Trips
Learn more about Exotic Pest Plant Councils in the Southeast at www.SE-EPPC.org.
Please read Douglas Tallamy’s book, Bringing Nature Home, before the Conference in November. If you are interested in native plants, ecosystems, songbirds and other wildlife, this book will provide much useful and interesting information.
Video of Prof. Doug Tallamy on Sustainable Landscaping, by U. Delaware:
-jsq