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Was going to try the NewsShare component of this site in order to "ResourceShare" but...

Hi,I was talking to Josh last night about documentaries, and thought that more generally it might be helpful to have a nice organized directory of resources for contacts, information and so on. The…Continue

Started Apr 15, 2010

Book review and "The Transition Timeline" author interviewed

Hi,just finished "Why your world is about to get a whole lot smaller" by Jeff Rubin. He was Chief Economist at CIBC World Markets and lives in Toronto.It doesn't give a timeline to when we should be…Continue

Started Mar 29, 2010

Is there a screening wish list?
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Hi,There's a book by David Montgomery, called "Dirt!"It seems the book kicked off a movie, the trailer makes me want to read the book as well anyway, you can find the jam-packed 2 minute trailer…Continue

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Hi all,I enjoyed watching the Transition Town video at the library last night, and Richard Heinberg the night before. Saturday Mar, 20 I also attended the Natural Living Symposium in Belleville. The…Continue

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Salad Bar, update 1

Hi all,

here's my first post for my trials for a year-round indoor salad bar. This is an alternative method that I touched on briefly on my “Hooked on 'ponics” posting. This is not hydro/aqua-ponics, it is a “wicking bed.”

So what is a wicking bed? Basically it is watering a planter from the bottom. A gent from Australia who lives in an ecovillage and used to do industrial design took a look at… Continue

Posted on June 15, 2010 at 10:30pm

Yet another personal favourite... this must be getting monotonous

Hi all,

a few years ago I was looking for free books online and came across http://www.sharebooks.ca and downloaded and read Crop Histories and Amateur Plant Breeder's Handbook. Two totally eye-opening books. Absolutely accessible by the layperson, the topic has been simplified without dumbing-down.… Continue

Posted on June 4, 2010 at 8:48am

One penguin to another...

A penguin sees his buddy scooting around the ice edge on his belly. First downhill, then uphill. Again and again.

Ted: "Hold on there, Ned. A word please. You know we usually just slide down and then walk back up, right? And why the repetition?"

Ned: "Ted, I'm disguising myself to go to the Gulf of Mexico. I'm getting carbon black all over my belly to hide the white bits. Then all I have to do is wash-up onshore unable to fly and I'll get free fish and…

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Posted on June 2, 2010 at 10:08am — 1 Comment

Hooked on 'ponics

Hi all,

I'm doing a blurb here to share what I have been finding out about hydroponics and aquaponics. The main difference visible in the names is that hydroponics uses and nutrient

solution supplied to the system and aquaponics uses fish to supply

the nutrients after being fed.

At this point my credentials on the subject are as follows, I have actively watched Murray Hallam's…

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Posted on May 28, 2010 at 9:13am — 2 Comments

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At 6:08pm on March 18, 2012, Ann Marie said…: Hi Geoff.

I hope you are well.

We met in 2010, when Mary Margaret & Martina Screened "The Power of Community", and you delivered worms for vermiculture to me afterwards.

My husband is looking for a sea container, and I remember you told me that you have a source for them. I'd be grateful for any info you could share.

Sincerely,

Ann Marie MacSween

At 10:54am on June 2, 2010, Hala Chaoui said…: hi Geoff,

I think you can do that: if your source of worm castings is consistent, you can analyze it for soluble Nitrate content a few times and take an average. Based on your number of plants and soil volume, its water holding capacity and season, you can decide on a fix castings and water recipe, and a watering frequency. I'll have more time to think about that in details after the 19th, so we could talk some more about that then of you want.

At 4:49pm on June 1, 2010, Colin Prince said…: Uggh, sorry. Look like I will be entertaining an out-of-town colleague Thursday evening. I'll see if he is interested in transition, but for now it looks like I may miss Thurs.

At 8:19am on May 31, 2010, Colin Prince said…: Hi Geoff, ya I agree, these days names are a big challenge for me, so a photo really helps!

I'll try and get to Linux Caffe thurs.

At 10:23pm on May 17, 2010, Grethe Jensen said…: Geoff, you remember correctly. Garden update: on Sunday 6 or 7 of us met at the garden site - we roto tilled, weelbarrowed and spread 8 yds of new soil, planted about half of our seeds, and shared a surprise lunch . More seeding and planting to come in the next week or so. Lots of warmth and sunshine this week, just need a little rain. We call ourselves "East Toronto Transition Enthusiasts" or ETTE. I am fascinated by your green bin worm composing approach, and would like to learn more about it.

At 10:36am on May 2, 2010, John Fleming said…: I just remembered - May 4 is my wedding anniversary! So I'm not going to make it for this one Geoff, but am rabid to meet. Do you live in that area? I'm up at St.Clair, so not too bad for me to get down there.

At 6:32pm on May 1, 2010, Marisa Meléndez said…: Hi Geoff, I sent Jessica this:
Hi Jessica,

9pm is late for me especially since that location is also far. If it is possible to compromise and either do it earlier or closer to me (East end), that would be great. If not, I will try to work something out.

Thanks,
Marisa

At 10:34pm on April 29, 2010, John Fleming said…: Would love to, I think I've walked past it on occasion, Harbord and Grace? Starting up a new contract next week, so not sure what time I'll have off, but keep me in the loop and I'll definitely be there if possible. Thanks Geoff!

At 12:29pm on April 28, 2010, Marisa Meléndez said…: Hi Geoff,

Sure, that sounds great. What time are you meeting, and what are the cross streets?

Thanks,
Marisa