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bee economy

admin — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:30:40 +0000

What is going on with the bees?! The European Union thinks they have the answer and just banned neonicotinoid pesticides. I hit the road with ABC’s Ashlea Surles and videographer as they captured the story of colony collapse disorder, interviewing Bee City USA, Wild Mountain Bees and J-Bee Farm. Watch here:

What can we do to help? A couple ideas are to create your custom bee-friendly native pollinator plant list and try organic gardening this year.

Listen to this conversation I participated in with Bee City USA, the Center for Honeybee Research and the Holy Bee Press on Our Southern Community Radio for more.

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abc interview at chimney rock at chimney rock state park

admin — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:20:38 +0000

WLOS ABC 13

Today is Earth Day and it is a beautiful day to spend in nature. Everything is green, birds are singing and Toadshade Trillium, Dwarf Iris, Bird-Foot Violet and many other trees and wildflowers are in bloom at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park.

Watch interview with WLOS ABC 13.

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garden path with repurposed fallen trees

admin — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:49:30 +0000

Wind in the mountains means fallen trees in the forest. So, we are recycling a few beautiful maple trees into a deluxe garden path. We’ve been cutting the trees into 3-4 inch cookies and planting flowers and bushes. It’s a work in progress. Loving this idea from a photo I saw on Pinterest.

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spring gardening

admin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:57:02 +0000

This year, we planted so many seeds! Chard, spinach, arugula, beans, corn and more. Spring is here. Fruit trees are blooming and tomato starters are thriving. Digging in the dirt, mixing compost and planting new beds. We are creating tiered beds on the mountain, and transferred a bunch of strawberries to the new beds – pictures coming soon!

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accelerating appalachia

admin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 00:33:07 +0000

Are you an entrepreneur or business who is doing great stuff in food, farming, forest products, natural building, fibers/textiles, nutraceuticals, personal care products, healing and wellness, craft brewing, and clean energy…..basically, a business that benefits land and people, sustainably and with potential to scale? Please check out Accelerating Appalachia(TM) – a first of its kind nature-based business accelerator helping innovative businesses.

Accelerating Appalachia, founded by social entrepreneur and sustainability program manager Sara Day Evans, is the world’s first nature-based business accelerator and is seeking applications now for a 12-week intensive program that will end in two peer-selected businesses receiving a $50,000 investment each.

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hickory nut gap farm

admin — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 14:07:56 +0000

Today, I toured Hickory Nut Gap Farm and spent time with cows, pigs and chickens. Plus, blackberry and blueberry bushes and a new apple orchard. Spring is here and farms are starting to get busy. I am trying to find humane and sustainable options for people who eat animals. This place has a great energy.

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organic growers school conference

admin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:38:54 +0000

From backyard chickens to commercial farming to agroforestry to healthy soil and more, the Organic Growers School Spring Conference in Asheville offered a diverse mix of opportunities. Gordon Smith and I facilitated a conversation about local food policy. Learn more about the Asheville-Buncombe Food Policy Council and the Food Action Plan.

@gordondsmith March 9

@daynareggero and I are presenting at the Organic Growers School Conference. #avlfood pic.twitter.com/X71hzHRekx

@DaynaReggero March 10

Amazing discussion around food security and systems today at Organic Growers School #ogs w @gordondsmith @ogsnc pic.twitter.com/YuL53mE6at

Spring is a great time to engage with the Organic Growers School and plant seeds.

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pollinators

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:18:39 +0000

Honeybees are in trouble and many people are saying it’s because of toxic pesticides and genetically modified crops. These pollinators are so important!! Have you heard about Colony Collapse Disorder?

Photo of Steve’s Bees

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buttermilk falls spa

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 17:52:06 +0000

Sometimes it is nice to spend a day at the spa, especially if llamas live there! I love the organic facial at Buttermilk Falls Inn and Spa. Plan to spend a bit of extra time for walking around the farm and enjoying views of the Hudson River. What is your favorite eco-friendly spa?

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winter farmers market

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 15:19:48 +0000

photo from Asheville Citizen-Times

Winter tailgate markets are the perfect place to find local organic fruit and vegetables. You can find spinach, apples, kale, collards, turnips, and more, depending on where you live. Do you order from a CSA or shop at farmers markets in winter?

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