Monthly Archives: February 2012

A Time To Laugh

Posted on February 29, 2012 by BGBowen

 My apologies for being absent these three weeks.  Life has been busy, especially in the garden and more to come about starting seeds, preparing the garden, etc.However, I wanted to share this great poem from Geoffrey B. Charlesworth that I’m … Continue reading →

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Women, Farms & Food Conference, 2012 and First Free Seed Start Giveaway Contest!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by BGBowen

Imagine a large, comfortable room filled with 90 women on a sunny Saturday morning in Mount Vernon, WA.   They’re young, they’re middle aged,   they’re retired and raising sheep to mow their lawns. It’s a multi-cultural group. Actually, these … Continue reading →

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Occupy vs. Monsanto: Activists, Farmers Fight the Corporation They Fear Will Take Over All America’s Crops | | AlterNet

Posted on February 7, 2012 by BGBowen

I’m a gardener. I love the sheer variety of seeds, especially heirloom seeds, saved over generations. I’m also thrifty, and enjoy saving seeds because that saves me money. The idea that any company limits the right of a farmer or … Continue reading →

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