Urban Wilderness

A new blog for a new focus

2007-01-22T10:09:00.000-08:00

Hello I must be going,My Urban Wilderness blog is being retired. I decided to upgrade to a WordPress blog and have it hosted on my own domain name.In many ways nothing will change, but it better reflects what I am doing now.So come join me over at http://www.bokashiman.comRSS Feed subscribers can signup at http://feeds.feedburner.com/BokashimanGet the feed delivered by email: Thanks,Al

Peace on Earth 2007 - depending on which button you push

2007-01-14T17:01:00.001-08:00

Peace on Earth 2007 - depending on which button you push Originally uploaded by urbanwild.It's not to late. It never is. Push the right button and make it happen!!

$35K Medical School. Yeah, right!

2007-01-10T08:34:00.001-08:00

$35K Medical SchoolOriginally uploaded by urbanwild.From their website: "American Dream Abroad is an international consulting company comprising [sic] physicians and professionals. If you have dreamed of a career in medicine, we can help turn it into reality."You get the education you pay for.The ad was found in the hard copy version of this newspaper in Vancouver, BC.Can you believe this? How

BC Property Values as a Tag Cloud in The Vancouver Sun

2007-01-04T23:19:00.001-08:00

BC Property Values as a Tag CloudOriginally uploaded by urbanwild. "The larger the letters, the larger growth in property values for 2006." Not shown as a bar graph or a pie chart but as a tag cloud. This is the first time I've seen this in non-internet media.It is interesting to see Web 2.0 etymology/folksonomy filtering into the real world. One caveat: as we become accustomed to viewing data

Rainbow2 - "For moments like this, always!!"

2007-01-04T09:48:00.001-08:00

Rainbow2 - "For moments like this, always!!" Originally uploaded by urbanwild. My response

Rainbow1 - "Do you always keep a camera with you?"

2007-01-04T09:46:00.001-08:00

Rainbow1 - "Do you always keep a camera with you?" Originally uploaded by urbanwild. Question asked by one my colleagues as I was taking this picture at my workplace

Blue Heron in snow

2006-12-17T11:24:00.000-08:00

My first video posted on YouTube.Enjoy!-30-Technorati Tags: vancouver, burnaby, bc, blue, heron, bird, snow, youtube, bokashimanooo

Holiday Market 2006 - December 9 & 10

2006-12-08T09:06:00.000-08:00

Holiday Market 2006 - December 9 & 10: December 9 & 10, 200610am - 5pm both daysHeritage Hall, (Main Street and 15th Avenue) VancouverAdmission: $2 each day Children under 13 FREEEach day is different! Shop at familiar summer market vendors and new vendors you may have never met before.All products are juried for quality, made in BC and sold by the producer only. Get the finest in food and gift

Green Homes, Realtors, and News in British Columbia

2006-12-08T07:46:00.000-08:00

Since our homes are probably the largest producers of greenhouse gases [the power that runs them & the things made we buy to put in them comes from the power grid] this makes sense. It concerns me that the price of greening real estate will make it even more unattainable in Vancouver's over-priced housing market. I want this project/effort to do well.Green Homes, Realtors, and News in British

BBC NEWS: Canada upholds gay marriage law

2006-12-08T01:08:00.000-08:00

Well, Canada made the grade over at the Beeb:BBC NEWS: Canada upholds gay marriage lawCanadian MPs have rejected a proposal by the governing Conservative party to overturn a law allowing gay marriage.Twelve Conservative MPs, including several members of the cabinet, joined Liberals and Canada's other opposition parties to defeat the motion 175-123.Read it all.In a universe parallel to this

Patterson-Gimlin Footage Stabilization at Cryptomundo.com

2006-12-07T22:51:00.000-08:00

And now for something completely different.Bigfoot. Walking. On level ground. Looking like a man.Patterson-Gimlin Footage Stabilization at Cryptomundo.comDressed in a monkey suit.Or is he....?

Gaisma - Vancouver, Canada - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times for the whole year

2006-12-07T11:13:00.000-08:00

A graphical view of Vancouver's light/dark time....Vancouver, Canada - Sunrise, sunset, dawn and dusk times for the whole yearThe graph adjusts for Daylight Savings Time.-30-Technorati Tags: solar, calendar, dawn, dusk, sunrise, sunset, vancouver, bc

Event - Cooperative Auto Network / Solar Power Roadshow - December 9th

2006-12-03T10:02:00.000-08:00

GreatEvent - Cooperative Auto Network / Solar Power Roadshow - December 9th:I will be attending this event.Help celebrate Cooperative Auto Network's newest branch location at Oarkridge Centre, on December 9, 2006 from 1pm-4pm, at the mall's auditorium. The public is invited to this free event. Please drop in to inquire about the advantages of car sharing, at the C.A.N. booth. Everyone is

:: Path to Feedom :: The Urban Homestead

2006-12-02T23:33:00.000-08:00

Positively inspiring. Visit this site and see how they grow their own food and more in Pasadena, CA!:: Path to Feedom :: The Urban Homestead: "We regard our 1/5 acre urban homestead as a sustainable living resource center where we are setting out to live by example while also inspiring others to 'just do it!'Our objective is to live as sustainably and self-sufficiently as possible in an urban

Broadway & Cambie

2006-12-02T20:20:00.000-08:00

Broadway & Cambie Originally uploaded by urbanwild.This is in my neighbourhood. An article about what developments are being built can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/yxcb8o

Arthur Laing Bridge at sunset

2006-12-02T20:16:00.000-08:00

Arthur Laing Bridge at sunset Originally uploaded by urbanwild.A visual reminder that the city's sinew is made up of corridors of communication, transporation and power.

Algae Bloom

2006-12-02T20:11:00.000-08:00

Algae Bloom Originally uploaded by urbanwild.

Blue Heron in Burnaby

2006-12-02T20:08:00.000-08:00

Blue Heron in Burnaby Originally uploaded by urbanwild.A ditch separates the road from the houses and this Blue Heron was looking for some dinner. This was taken near Marine Dr in South Burnaby close to the New Wesminster border.

Links to sites regarding emergency preparedness | ChangeEverything.ca

2006-12-01T09:57:00.000-08:00

I wrote this on a local community website:So, in the Lower Mainland the boil water advisory has been lifted and the snow is melting. We once again return to normal. People need to be ready to stay normal when things are not normal. If people went into a panic about water, imagine what Vancouver and The Lower Mainland, GVRD would be like if the snow and cold followed a few days after an earthquake

Flickr: North Shore Sun & Snow

2006-11-29T00:18:00.000-08:00

North Shore Sun & Snow Originally uploaded by urbanwild.There is no way to describe the magical view that is created when the snow comes down to sea level in Vancouver. You simply have to see it. All the "empty" space below the tree line is housing in West Vancouver.-30-Technorati Tags: vancouver, bc, snow, cityscapes, sun, mountains, pic, north, shore, west, vancouver, flickr

BambooSnow26Nov06

2006-11-26T19:10:00.000-08:00

BambooSnow26Nov06 Originally uploaded by urbanwild.This is my first published photo with my new digital camera: Samsung Digimax D53.

A simple process for composting fall leaves

2006-11-21T22:23:00.000-08:00

"A simple process for composting fall leaves"From The News Leader - Staunton, Va.It never hurts to repeat the obvious....Step 1: Chop autumn leaves with a lawn mower and rake into a pile.Step 2: Contact a local farmer and ask if you can purchase a bushel or two of chicken litter or dried cow manure. If you can't locate a farmer, dehydrated manure is available by the bag at most garden

Musicovery - interactive Webradio

2006-11-21T00:06:00.000-08:00

Found this through my del.icio.us popular sites section the other day.It looks simple. The builders have collected hundreds [thousands?] of songs from different musical genres from rap to classical and everything in between.What you do is click on the fading grey matrix on the left to determine the mood combination of the music you would like to play/hear: Dark, Positive, Energetic or Calm and it

Wanted: Bun Pan Cabinet / Food Warmer on Flickr - Photo Sharing!

2006-11-20T12:11:00.000-08:00

Wanted: Bun Pan Cabinet / Food Warmer on FlickrWanted: For keeping food warm at low temperature. Runs on standard household power. Temp must not rise above 100F/38C for my purpose. Vancouver, BC area. Can travel to pickup.-30-Technorati Tags: vancouver, bc, shopping, food, bakery, equipment, warmer, cabinet, used, wanted

46 bookmarks tagged with "whokilledtheelectriccar" on del.icio.us

2006-11-13T23:08:00.000-08:00

UrbanWild's bookmarks tagged with "whokilledtheelectriccar" on del.icio.usThe official site of Who Killed the Electric Car? is a macromedia site. I cannot bookmark the link page, so I tagged every link separately.-30-Technorati Tags: whokilledtheelectriccar, linksite, electriccar, electricvehicle, electric, car, green, activism, sustainability, documentary, film, movie,

The Legislature Raids

2006-11-13T23:03:00.000-08:00

Blog: "Why did R.C.M.P. and Victoria police raid the B.C. Legislature on 28 December 2003? Why is the public left without answers to that question? Let's share what we know."-30-Technorati Tags: bc, government, court, politics, bcrail, trial, basi, virk

Save Formosa Organic Blueberry Farm or a road will run through it

2006-11-13T11:44:00.000-08:00

Formosa: "This local organic farm is in danger of being divided in two by the Gateway project. We urge you to read the following sample letter and background information and then send letters of your own to help save the farm. This is just one more threat to farmland in British Columbia. "-30-Technorati Tags: vancouver, gvrd, organic, farm, ALR, agricultural, land, reserve, development,

Winter Market

2006-11-09T10:46:00.000-08:00

Winter Market: "I set up my display outside Winter Market which was held at the Wise Hall. My first location was at the alley between the Wise Hall and 'The Cultch', but there were two problems: First, the ground wasn't level, so my trailer was angled in a way that made everything slide off more easily. Second, way more people came from the north [Hastings St] than from Broadway. So after an hour

YouTube - The Heavenly Tomato Plant That Eats Earthly Garbage

2006-11-03T14:48:00.000-08:00

YouTube - The Heavenly Tomato Plant That Eats Earthly GarbageMore details here: http://rotheraine.com/video/ and here: http://rotheraine.com/tomato_hill.htm

YouTube - Coffee to Compost

2006-11-03T12:16:00.000-08:00

YouTube - Coffee to CompostA story about the Missoula Urban Demonstration Project (MUD) http://www.mudproject.org/

Biosa Bokashi profiled on Susan's Super Citizen Showcase

2006-11-03T02:41:00.000-08:00

Great Day Bokashi Blog: Biosa Bokashi profiled on Susan's Super Citizen Showcase: "Susan's Super Citizen Showcase:Al's pleasantly scented compost solution'It's changing the world - one bucket of compost at a time'.That's why Al Pasternak likes selling Biosa Bokashi Bucket systems to folks like me - a person who really loves the idea of things that are 'hassle-free,' as Al describes his product.

Stern Review Report

2006-11-03T00:59:00.000-08:00

"The benefits of strong, early action on climate change outweigh the costs." - WorldChanging Blog Post: "How Climate Change is Revolutionizing Economics"The entire report:Stern Review Report: "The pre-publication edition of the Stern Review Report on the Economics of Climate Change is available to be downloaded below either on a chapter-by-chapter basis or in parts covering broader themes. The

YouTube - Worms can save our cities

2006-11-02T11:12:00.000-08:00

Save our citiesFilmed at City Farmer's demonstration garden and elsewhere. Well done!!Technorati Tags: worm, composting, vermicomposting, cityfarmer, video, vancouver, bc

Treehugger: How to Green Your Meals

2006-11-01T11:01:00.000-08:00

Treehugger: How to Green Your MealsA lot of practical advice. Take a look.

Vancouver Food Policy Council - weekly e-bulletin

2006-11-01T08:39:00.000-08:00

Seasonal Update weekly e-bulletinA compendium of food-related musings, information and happeningswww.vancouver.ca/foodpolicy || October 31, 2006Please note: Opinions expressed in items carried through this information do not, unless explicitly stated, reflect the views of either the Vancouver Food Policy Council or the City of Vancouver.Events:November 2, 2006 Thursday, Salmonpeople In

Sustainability Victoria, Australia - You Have the Power. Save Energy.

2006-10-29T15:18:00.000-08:00

The TV spot they have to highlight this campaign is very well done. I recommend everyone taking a look at it.Sustainability Victoria - You Have the Power. Save Energy.:"Climate change is happening now and you can do something about it.The You have the power. Save Energy campaign is encouraging all Victorians to save energy at home to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate

Public Dreams: Parade of Lost Souls

2006-10-29T12:34:00.000-08:00

I went to this event last night. It was great experience. There is magicin events that bring a diverse community together for nothingmore than a good time.Here are some pictures.Flickr: Photos tagged with publicdreamsI took none of them.

Worldchanging Tour: Vancouver 05Nov06

2006-10-29T12:11:00.000-08:00

WorldChanging: Tools, Models and Ideas for Building a Bright Green Future: Worldchanging Tour: VancouverWe often show our love for Vancouver in posts on Worldchanging, but now we can show it in person. Please join us for an evening of big ideas and fun people on November 5 at Workspace. Here are the details: November 5th: VANCOUVERat Workspace6:00-8:30pm400 21 Water St.Vancouver BC, V6B 1A1

North Korea's nuclear test caught live on Canada's Earthquake Seismic Network

2006-10-08T23:30:00.000-07:00

It is real. It happened. Here's the evidence [click for larger image]:Original source: http://tinyurl.com/ofv4lNews and info here -30-Technorati Tags: north, korea, nuclear, test, seismic, data, eathquake, canada, October, 2006

Sustainable and Ethical purchasing position restored at City of Vancouver

2006-10-06T15:27:00.000-07:00

Background below:Dear Friend of Ethical Purchasing,Success! I am very happy to report that Council reinstated the full timecontracting specialist position to the end of 2008, in the MaterialsManagement department to develop and implement a comprehensive Sustainable and Ethical Purchasing Policy that incorporates broader environmental and social objectives as Phase II, and to provide support to

Whats It Mean To Be Green (from York Press)

2006-10-06T14:53:00.000-07:00

Article from York, UK about how someone used bokashi for composting.Whats It Mean To Be Green (from York Press): "It made a significant impact on how much rubbish we threw away. But I was still concerned about all the cooked food, dairy products and leftover meat and fish that went in with the regular rubbish. These can't be composted because of the smells and the vermin they would attract.That's

8pm PDT - 15min: Native American Ceremony for the Earth - Global Consciousness Project event

2006-10-06T08:38:00.000-07:00

I received this email today:From: "Roger D. Nelson" Sent: Friday, October 06, 2006 5:51 AMSubject: Native American Ceremony for the EarthI would like to let you know about an opportunity to joinwith people all around the world later today at 11:00 PMEastern Daylight Time for a 15 minute ceremony honoringthe Earth. Native Americans are asking all people to joinin a vision to help protect our

Google Calendar

2006-10-04T10:56:00.000-07:00

Public events in Vancouver and BC about food security, food supply, gardening, sustainability, composting and more. Some Canadian and international events included.

Can the Bicycle Save Civilization? - Raise the Hammer

2006-09-21T23:59:00.000-07:00

From Hamilton, Ontario:Can the Bicycle Save Civilization? - Raise the Hammer The lowly bicycle could be a key to our long-term survival.By Ryan McGrealSep. 20, 2006"I ride a bike everywhere and am in a car co-op too!

California sues carmakers over global warming

2006-09-21T23:46:00.000-07:00

[Only in America, the most litigous country in the world, could this happen!! - Al]California sues carmakers over global warmingBy Michael KahnSAN FRANCISCO, Sept 20 (Reuters) - California sued six of the world's largest automakers over global warming on Wednesday, charging that greenhouse gases from their vehicles have caused billions of dollars in damages.The lawsuit is the first of its kind to

100 Mile Diet: Thanksgiving Index

2006-09-20T07:53:00.000-07:00

100 Mile Diet: Local Eating for Global Change » Thanksgiving IndexThis year... let's really celebrate the local harvest. Join thousands of people across the country and try your hand at the 100-Mile Thanksgiving. How? It's easy. Just put together your special holiday dinner with food from within 100 miles of where you live. Try

Great Day Bokashi Blog: Meeting

2006-09-15T01:32:00.000-07:00

"I had a good meeting with the folks at City Farmer today and showed them my bokashi system. They gave me good feedback and some new ideas."More...

"Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007"

2006-09-11T12:23:00.000-07:00

Project Censored Media Democracy in Action: "Top 25 Censored Stories of 2007"People in power work to change the world for their benefit.And while kings, queens, popes, presidents and captains of industry have in the past, made decisions that have killed millions of people, the decisions leaders make today affect the population of the entire planet.It seems that the only quick way out is something

Blog: Yard Diva

2006-09-10T10:40:00.000-07:00

Yard DivaGardening advice and more from a woman living in the Lower Mainland of Vancouver, BCTechnorati Tags: gardening, composting, compost, vancouver, GVRD, blogs, bc, canada

Shamless Self-Promotion

2006-09-10T10:03:00.000-07:00

Great Day Bokashi Blog: Online ads postedI'm advertising the fact that I'm advertising.I'll also be tracking the hit and response rate from those sites that have a direct link in the ad.-30-Technorati Tags: compost, composting, biosa, bokashi, vancouver, canada, business, shopping, environment, recycling

Just Dance!

2006-09-09T21:00:00.000-07:00

I will attend one of these events this fallJust Dance!Just Dance is a "positive party" community event. It offers a unique opportunity to dance to an eclectic selection of music from around the world. Held twice a month, Just Dance can be described as a "refreshing alternative" to the bar and club scene. It is an evening where people are free to be themselves... where being, dressing, connecting,

Letter to editor - U-Pass brings more than 'mayhem' to Vancouver

2006-09-03T23:48:00.000-07:00

Important info about riding the bus in Vancouver....U-Pass brings more than 'mayhem' to VancouverGeorgia Straight Publish Date: 31-Aug-2006U-Pass has brought significant benefits and not just overcrowded buses, as some have posited [â€œU-Pass brings bus mayhemâ€�, August 24-31]. Since the Student Society of UBC introduced U-Pass in cooperation with TransLink and UBC, automobile traffic on routes

I love Fatboy Slim II

2006-09-03T22:08:00.000-07:00

His music, his videos.The music stands on its own but when you see his videos Fatboy Slim is even betterAm I rambling? I saw the video "Weapon of Choice" when it first came out in 2000. I only saw it once [no cable] and was pleased to learn that the video won six MTV awards in 2001.I heard Praise You and read about the video. I thought it was a joke that an dance group would choreograph this tune

2006-09-03T21:45:00.000-07:00

Fatboy Slim - "That Old Pair of Jeans"I love Fatboy Slim. This is an amazing video of synchronized juggling by Chris Bliss to the music of "That Old Pair of Jeans"

On the passing of poet György [George] Faludy - September 22, 1910 - September 1, 2006

2006-09-03T21:34:00.000-07:00

There was a program on CBC television called Program X in the early '70s. I remember watching a performance of one George Faludy's poems. I think the poem was called Ava Luna but I can find no reference to it online.It starts with the gladiator oath before a fight in the arena: "We who are about to die, salute you." At the time, I was impressed by the visual presentation work of his work.Anyone

The fine art of food waste

2006-08-27T20:38:00.000-07:00

A article about bokashi making in Washington State:The fine art of food waste: The Washington State University Kitsap County Extension is sponsoring a composting workshop that is intended to help people in high density areas create a more efficient food waste and fertilizer process."This is about creating a more sustainable environment," said Kathy Morse, who will help to conduct the workshop. "

Here comes the biodegradable fork

2006-08-27T01:02:00.000-07:00

A start-up develops new plastics derived from cornstarch. Stick the fork in the ground, it'll turn into compost.read more | digg story

Green idea not to be sniffed at!

2006-07-21T09:25:00.000-07:00

It's okay to put tissues [wet napkins etc] in your compost. They are a brown, but with whats in/on them, they might be a green too!!icCoventry - Green idea not to be sniffed at!Jul 20 2006 HAYFEVER sufferers in Nuneaton and Bedworth are being urged to 'go green' with their tissues - and put them in their compost bin.A huge number of used tissues are ending up in the bin during the summer months,

From the 'net - Hummer Nest '05

2006-06-10T23:28:00.000-07:00

Hummer Nest '05Full size pictures of a Hummingbird on her nest. Twenty-four days from birth to flight. Last pic shows size of nest compared to a penny and a toothpick. Beautiful.Technorati Tags: hummingbird, nest, eggs, hatching, nature, photography, urbanwild

The Garden Claw really works - 28 May 2006

2006-05-29T00:20:00.000-07:00

Yes. it does. I received a Garden Claw in a Freecycle[TM] request and I used it today.The Car Barn site has been neglected. It is not on my way to work anymore, so I don't pass by it on a regular basis. Over the winter and early spring, a tough grass started to grow along with the usual horsetail, so it was time to clean it up. My cheapo hoe/rake combo with the telescoping handle wasn't strong

Website keeps secrets about composting workshop - New Zealand

2006-05-19T22:33:00.000-07:00

I found this article [see below] about an upcoming composting workshop in New Zealand. I like to go to the source of the news item whenever possible, so I took spin on the web.When I found the Hawkes Bay Regional Council's website "composting" was not listed in the Waste section. Huh?! Composting not mentioned in waste? That's how they do it in Christchurch and where I live too. I hunted around a

From Gristmill: Weed 'em and reap

2006-05-18T02:58:00.000-07:00

Practical advice for the novice composter: Weed 'em and reap"What you can put in to your compost pile depends a little on your method. An active composting fanatic who builds the perfectly mixed carbon/nitrogen ratio pile and turns it every three days for three weeks, ensuring temperatures above 120 degrees at the middle of the pile, can be adventurous with ingredients. However, if you are a

Montreal - The Rooftop Gardening Project

2006-05-16T14:10:00.000-07:00

"The Rooftop Gardening Project is an innovative partnership between Alternatives, an international cooperation network, and Santropol Roulant, a community organisation in Montreal. Together we are making widespread rooftop gardening a reality in Montreal and around the world."Good links section too.Technorati Tags: urban, agriculture, montreal, rooftop, garden, community

Recent links added in delicious

2006-05-14T13:12:00.000-07:00

del.icio.usPicklingfrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFermentationfrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaFermented fruits and vegetables. A global perspective.from the FAO - Fermentation is one of the oldest forms of food preservation technology in the world.White Clover versus Fescue: A Cultural Examination of the Green Stuff

Biosa Bokashi in the news - 14 May 2006

2006-05-14T12:54:00.000-07:00

I track news stories about composting and other items of interest for the business that I am working on. A few weeks ago, I saw a story about a proposed compost facility near Sunol, CA which residents were opposed to. I wrote an email to the citizen group and told them about the advantage of Biosa Bokashi for reducing odors in solid waste management situations.About ten days later the reporter

Budget: $100 per child - "Who benefits most? Surprise!"

2006-05-05T10:12:00.000-07:00

Was searching Flickr for images tagged chart and found this one from onshiYes, that's right: the only families that will see anything close to the $1,200-per child Harper promised at election time will beone-earner (read: stay-at-home-mom'd) households earning $200k.Nice....Read moreTechnorati Tags: canada, conservative, budget, 2006, urbanwild, onshi,

36 month average retail gas price chart and crude oil - Vancouver, BC

2006-05-05T01:44:00.000-07:00

I was going to write about the laws of unintended consequences regarding the use of bio-fuels as a replacement for fossil fuels after reading this article Feeding Cars, Not People and within a few minutes found this: 36 month average retail gas price chart and crude oil - Vancouver, BC You have to click on this image, then click on "All Sizes" to see the original image

Lecture: Saving Seeds as if our Lives depended on it

2006-05-03T09:45:00.000-07:00

Necessary Voices SocietyVancouver Public Library5/10/06 Dan Jason Saving Seeds as if our Lives depended on itDan Jason is the director of Canada’s Heritage Seed Program and the co-author of The Really Whole Food Cookbook and Living Lightly on the Land. He and his partner own and operate Salt Spring Seeds, an organic seed company on Salt Spring Island, British Columbia. He recently pioneered The

Clearing out stuff

2006-05-01T11:52:00.000-07:00

I'm working on decluttering my suite. Every day I am going to leave with some paper products that will be put in a community recycle bin near my work.

Seeding lawn with clover - 30 April 06

2006-04-30T22:20:00.000-07:00

For the second week in a row, I cut my lawn. Well, I did the front lawn this time. And when I was done, I seeded a small section with three types of clover Red Clover, Crimson Clover, and White Clover. I'm already thinking about the fall reseeding. See Establishing White Clover in Lawns which I forgot about until I remembered that one of my old posts was linked to by Caffinara/Melanie Watts: Roll

WP - Probiotic info from Holland

2006-04-30T21:20:00.000-07:00

http://urbanwild.wordpress.com/2006/04/30/probiotic-info-from-holland/From Holland we have:Gut Flora: independent, reliable information on probioticsTheir goals: “The foundation ‘Gut flora in health and disease’ strives to be the European knowledge centre in the area of gut flora and probiotics.Has a some links to articles on the ‘net

WP - Guardian - Tory pisses off....

2006-04-30T11:57:00.000-07:00

onto compost.http://urbanwild.wordpress.com/2006/04/30/guardian-tory-pisses-off/Oh how I love British wit: We need more brave men like him to speak out...Go green with urine, says leading ToryGaby HinsliffSunday April 30, 2006ObserverThe Conservative Party chairman is urging the nation to pee on its compost heaps to help the environment.Francis Maude, who admitted he and his family were slightly

WP - Probiotic bacteria aids digestion

2006-04-30T11:16:00.000-07:00

04.30.06Probiotic bacteria aids digestionhttp://urbanwild.wordpress.com/2006/04/30/probiotic-bacteria-aids-digestion/Posted in Media, Probiotic at 12:56 am by urbanwildI'm tracking stories about probiotics. Friendly microorganisms can be a benefit to both people and the planet.A health dividend without side-effectsBy Jane Clarke, The Times nutritionistTHE development of a flatulence-free bean

Cell phone couplehood

2006-04-09T09:13:00.000-07:00

In a local branch of a major coffee haus: Guy talking on a cell phone, being cuddled from behind by his girlfriend. Seeking attention?As I move by the couple I notice that she is talking on cell phone too. To each other?

Computer on all the time? Help create better cancer treatments. 08 January 2006

2006-01-08T04:09:00.000-08:00

I've been doing this since September of 2001. GRID.ORG ™ - Grid Computing Projects Computer on all the time? Put it to good use while you are not using it. There is no cost to participate and no impact on your computer use. The project software allows your computer to screen molecules that may be developed into drugs to fight cancer. Overall stats: 1.3 million members 3.5 million computers 450

Backyard fun - 24 Dec 05

2005-12-25T08:19:00.000-08:00

Backyard fun - 24 Dec 05 Picked up about 12 of these bags full of leaves Leaves 1stTrip - 23Nov05 and got them ready to chop under the blades of a lawnmower. Before Leaf Mulching - 16dec05 Half way through I added some bokashi compost to the pile. Bokashi - 18dec05 I was able to shred an entire bag in about 10 minutes. I even shredded the bags and added them to the pile. Leaf

The end is near - September 27, 2005

2005-09-27T18:30:00.000-07:00

For the Car Barn GardenI knew this day might come. The white post of death, courtesy of the City ofVancouver Engineering Department, has finallyshown itself in one of my guerrilla gardens." New Width of 1stAve #5 - 25Sep05Not sure when the contruction will start. Probably within the next yearIt is the new width of 1st Avenue in advance of the Olympic VillageThere is some good news: The Transit

White Clover growing in the city [pics] - Friday, June 3, 2005

2005-06-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

White Clover growing in the city [pics] - Friday, June 3, 2005Al on Observations and Cover CropsUpdate May 14, 2006 - Google cache links replaced with active.Update June 16, 2005 - 3 pics addedUpdate June 15, 2005 - 4 pics addedUpdate June 9, 2005: Link to Melanie Watts' blog refering to this entry.Two Canadian based websites - and probably many more around the world - promote the use of White

18Apr05BeeSwarm2

2005-04-19T09:23:00.000-07:00

18Apr05BeeSwarm2 Originally uploaded by urbanwild. Other people had gathered and one person gently pushed a thin stick through the mass.Full entry

18Apr05BeeSwarm1

2005-04-19T09:19:00.000-07:00

18Apr05BeeSwarm1 Originally uploaded by urbanwild. What a sight. Hundreds of bees [thousands?] had made a mass to protect others from the cold. They were docile, calm and I could put my hand a few millimeters away from them and feel the heat they were generating.Full entry

Vancouver - Fruit trees in public spaces recommended by city staff

2005-02-03T23:33:00.000-08:00

More good news about Vancouver's food policy. Project won't bear fruit until trees grow up By Sandra Thomas-Staff writer If NPA parks board commissioner Allan DeGenova has his way, Vancouver will soon be covered in newly planted fruit trees. On Monday night the parks board received a report from staff about planting numerous fruit trees throughout the city as part of Vancouver's sustainable

Earthquake near Sumatra - location map and seismic charts - [updated 28Mar05]

2004-12-26T19:32:00.000-08:00

28Mar05 Added recent earthquake information:1. updated area map showing location of both events2. Seismic Plot from Sydney, BC - compare with 26Dec053. Seismic Plot from Olympic Penninsula - compare with 26Dec054. a second animation of the 26Dec05 Tidal Wave [pending]14Feb05 Added article from Royal Navy [UK] with images of ocean floor03Jan05 Added link to Sri Lanka Government Tsumani Page &

Edible Landscapes provides seed to UrbanWild...

2004-11-16T06:49:00.000-08:00

http://www.ediblelandscapes.ca/is a successful microbusiness on the Sunshine Coast of BC that provides Permaculture information. Much of the stock was taken from healthy, food bearing trees and shrubs of the lower mainland of BC, or as seed purchased from England, a close mirror to our own marine climate. All plants are raised using BC Organic Standards and Edible Landscapes provides ongoing

New link added - Cucurbit Disorders - 28 October 2004

2004-10-28T06:46:00.000-07:00

New link added - Cucurbit Disordershttp://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/cucurbit/intro.htmlDoes your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family).

Found on the 'net: A vegetable garden plan - October 26, 2004

2004-10-26T06:37:00.000-07:00

Apparently this information comes from the U.S. Peace Corps but the link is dead. I have seen the same details in books. Remember those.:-)http://groups.yahoo.com/group/urbanwild/message/56TABLE 1 Seeds per ounce and Germination RatesTable 2 Spacings For Intensive Method Of Growing Plants In Beds Crop SpacingsPlating Centers Per 100 Sq. FeetTable 3 A List Of Common Garden Vegetables With Their

Not posting but not unbusy - Monday, October 25, 2004

2004-10-25T06:31:00.000-07:00

Not posting but not unbusy - Monday, October 25, 2004Getting back online after an abscence is not esay. So much hashappened and yet nothing has changed.I have borrowed a digital camera and that makes it easier todocument my projects, but it takes longer to processan entry.So in the next few days, I'll be posting updates on my gardenlocations, including a new one added a few weeks ago.

A new location - October 25, 2004

2004-10-24T09:22:00.000-07:00

Construction zones are intersting places to grow things.In Vancouver, when a building is constructed the trees on theboulevard must not be cut down, so they are protectedThe site is guaranteed not to be disturbed for as long asthe construction is ongoing, allowing for long term growth andobservation. One of my hopes is that if it is attractive enoughwhen the barrier is removed, people may not

Road Island - Seedballs sprouting Sunday October 10, 2004 [Pics]

2004-10-10T14:44:00.000-07:00

The seedballs that remained intact are starting to sprout!!The difference between the seedballs sprouts and the ones thatfell apart after the first rainfall is striking. They are about fourtimes the size since they started inside the growing medium.I'm convinced...

Walking beside winner of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize - October 9, 2004

2004-10-09T06:27:00.000-07:00

Walking beside winner of 2004 Nobel Peace Prize - October 9, 2004Sandy Gillians, writer of Pollenatrix, one of the sites onmy blogroll wrote an entry that mentioned an environmentalistwinning the Nobel Peace PrizeThe Nobel Peace Prize 2004The Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award theNobel Peace Prize for 2004 to Wangari Maathai for hercontribution to sustainable development, democracy

My first seedballs ready - October 2, 2004 and updates [Pics]

2004-10-02T22:20:00.000-07:00

Update: October 10, 2004 - New entry with pics. Seedballs sprouting!!Update: October 6, 2004 - rained a few days ago. Many of thesmaller seedballs have disintegrated. I can see the clay debrisand the seeds open on the ground. The larger ones are intact.Next time, I will make sure they are more compacted beforeconsidering them done.Update: October 3, 2004 - put the seed balls on the road island.

New blog added - Netivat Sofrut - a woman writing a Torah - September 24, 2004

2004-09-24T14:26:00.000-07:00

Aviel BarclaySoferethttp://soferet.blogspot.comNot updated on a regular basis, but an impressive journey nonetheless."For the first time that anyone knows, a synagogue has commissioned a womanto write a sefer Torah (Bible scroll). The synagogue is Kadima in Seattle,Wash., and the woman is Vancouver resident Aviel Barclay. To the best of herknowledge, Barclay will be the first woman to be

On the dark side of the 'net [beheading in Iraq] - September 24, 2004

2004-09-24T14:21:00.000-07:00

[Fair Notice - No image, but graphic description of Eugene Armstrong's death in Iraq below.]I interupt this gardening blog with news from a different reality:We all live on a very narrow bridge. But the main thing to recall is not to fear at all.-Rabbi NachmanI started reading the news that appears on my Blogroll again.Big mistake.I found access to the video [link at end of this entry] of Eugene

Again! Vandalism at Science World - September 21, 2004

2004-09-21T14:19:00.000-07:00

Again! Vandalism at Science WorldThe ground was dug up, coffee bags were exposed, the tansy uprooted, the bamboo "fence" was torn down.It was a mess. As always, I feel sad for people who can only destroy what is supposed to be beautiful. [3p]Surprisingly, the Corn Salad is still sprouting almost undisturbed. They missed the main rows.Cleaned it up as best I could.No matter; I'm going to put

Getting rid of bindweed [Morning Glory] September 17, 2004

2004-09-17T14:16:00.000-07:00

Getting rid of bindweed [Morning Glory]Update: September 23, 2004Well, I think it is working, slowly in some spots, faster in others.I may have to play with the formula a bit.To get rid of it,http://www.bcbiodiversity.homestead.com/noxiousweeds.htmlhttp://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/cropprot/weedguid/bindweed.htmhttp://www.ibiblio.org/pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Convolvulus+arvensisI'm trying this:"You will get

Current links list - September 11, 2004

2004-09-11T14:13:00.000-07:00

Current links list - September 11, 2004**For current links, see Blogrolling list in the right column or here**http://groups.yahoo.com/group/urbanwild/linksBC BiodeversityAn excellent site explaining the plants, animals and their habitat inBritish Columbia. Also includes uses.http://www.bcbiodiversity.homestead.com/BikeBox TrailersA growing and innovative manufacturer located in Vancouver,

Science World redo - Monday, September 6, 2004

2004-09-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

Science World redo - Monday, September 6, 2004I decided it was time to start from scratch at theScience World location.I loaded up my cart and went down to the site.On the way, I picked up some cardboard in oneof the alleys.[p] Once there, I shovelled the soil [p] onto one ofthe pieces cardboard and used Roundup [ugh!]along the edges of the bed to remove the wild clover.I put cardboard on the

Scavenging compostable materials - Friday, September 3, 2004

2004-09-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Starbucks gives away their coffee grounds.People cut their grass and put in bags in the back lanes.Smaller grocery stores will give you their produce thatthey throw out. Some of it does go back into a compost pile to nourish more plants.In the fall people have to many apples and pears thanthey can eat. They bag them and leave them to rot.That is sad waste.An alternative is the Fruit Tree Project:

Seeds - Thank you!! - August 29, 2004

2004-08-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

From: A. A. PasternakTo: CristinaSent: Sunday, August 29, 2004 12:42 PMSubject: Re: Seeds - Thank you!!Cristina,Wow! Thanks.Getting the box of seeds was worth the wait. Really.I left a bit later than I would have liked to, and the timing was perfect -and as you probably know [or will soon enough] - Chris was already there.Seeing the first Starbuck's near the Liquor Store was a bit of a surprise,

Solution - Thursday, August 26, 2004

2004-08-26T11:20:00.000-07:00

That email yesterday from Mr. Laird was a bit harsh in its tone.I remember that Mr. Laird is often cutting the Horsetail weed that grows in the garden bed, so today I went by and removed every single sprout I could find. Even when I thought I had found them all, I found more.was a bit harsh in its tone.I remember that Mr. Laird is often cutting the Horsetail weed that grows in the garden bed,

Well, I got a response. - August 25, 2004

2004-08-25T08:18:00.000-07:00

Mr. Laird replied to my email of the other dayHe was very clear and to the point:"You will NOT touch the bachelor button (blue) plante! If you do I will remove ALL of your plantes!I don't like Oregon Grapes so don't plante any."My reply:"Dear Mr. Laird,Thank you for responding. If I didn't ask, I wouldn't know.Okay, no Oregon Grape. So a Rosemary bush where thedead tree is now?See you on the