“We have to move towards sustainable production. We cannot depend on the gas fields of Russia or the oil fields of the Middle East, and we cannot continue to destroy the environment and accelerate climate change. We must adopt the most efficient farming techniques available.”
The article is written by Mark Bittman.
Author: Camille
Water into Wine
Sonoma winemaker Mike Benziger is well-known in the industry for being certified biodynamic. He talks about the relationship between biodynamic growing practices and water conservation.
Pawpaws flowering for first time
We planted over 50 pawpaws last fall. This is a 8 year old pawpaw tree from our backyard that is flowering for first time!
Adios Monsanto
The corn crop is replaced by cover crop, lots of clover, perennial lupines & different kind of grasses. Adios GMO seeds & yes, ADIOS Monsanto!!!
Welcome to organic, sustainable agriculture!!!
April 12, 2010
Organic reds, quirky Hundertwasser architecture
Susan Fornoff, Special to The Chronicle
SFGate, Sunday, April 18, 2010
Here, under a gold-leaf dome, waits the surprise of any day in Napa Valley: a colorful, quirky structure that looks part temple, part fairy tale, inspired by an equally colorful and quirky friendship between winery owner Carl Doumani and the Viennese artist, architect and philosopher Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2010/04/16/TRNH1CLFO2.DTL
Barn gesticulation
Thirst for organic wine growing in Europe, North America
The number of certified organic vineyards in France has risen to more than 2,300 from 500 since 1998, according to one of my favorite websites, VinQuebec.com.
the beginning
lots of corn, alfalfa & cows were the main features of the land…