Happy World Car Free Day

September 22, 2007

...alities on American roads, and all those folks dying in Iraq to supply the oil that feeds your addiction. So perhaps morning rush hour was not the appropriate time for my Tienanmen Square moment of blocking your forward progress by standing in front of your custom grill to scold you for nearly killing me and my dog. How amusing that you circled your finger around your ear and pointed to me indicating wordlessly that you thought I was crazy. We’ll...

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Saturday Linkages: Grains, Collapse and Mangoes

Mr. Homegrown

March 29, 2014

Saturday Linkages

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....com/releases/2010/12/101206101241.htm … via @TLAJoanne Interactive: Snake Oil Supplements? The scientific evidence for health supplements | Information Is Beautiful http://www.informationisbeautiful.net/play/snake-oil-supplements/ … File under “Duh”:Science Compared Every Diet, and the Winner Is Real Food – James Hamblin – The Atlantic http://bit.ly/1ivLOri via@michaelpollan Growing Nyjer Thistle In North America: http://www.birdchick.com/wp/2009...

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Nasturtium Leaf Pesto

Mr. Homegrown

February 20, 2013

Food, Foraging, Recipes

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...inda labor intensive. Nancy made a pesto with the leaves and I had to try my own version: Nasturtium leaf pesto 2 fistfuls of nasturtium leaves 1 fistful of nuts–pistachios preferred but any will do a half fistful of grated Parmigiano-Reggiano olive oil salt pepper Roast nuts in a pan. Let them cool and add to a food processor with the nasturtium leaves, cheese, salt and pepper. Add olive oil as you pulse the processor. Process until smooth. Add t...

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Shou-sugi-ban: Charring Wood as a Preservation Method

Mr. Homegrown

July 28, 2016

Design

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...Shou-sugi-ban wall. The video above shows a modern method using a propane torch. You can see an alternate method, based on the traditional technique, here. Like most exterior wood projects, it’s a good idea to apply new oil annually. I’ve seen two recommendations: tung oil and Penofin. I’m pondering the method for some upcoming backyard projects and am wondering if any of you have tried Shou-sugi-ban. If you have leave a comment!...

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Apartment Parking Lot Gardening in East Hollywood

Mr. Homegrown

July 31, 2014

Gardening

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...legs just place on top bricks or wood to allow for drainage). 4) Pure tung oil (expensive and not really necessary as the cedar or redwood will last for years as-is and is cheap to replace). 5) Galvanized screws or nails. 6) For the soil I recommend you check out Square Foot Garden by Mel Bartholomew as he has a great formula for growing plants in this kind of small area. 7) I recommend you go with seedlings if you are a new gardener and I bought...

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