tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post4315512784127442438..comments2024-01-31T02:22:52.913-06:00Comments on DREAM WEAVER: Creative EconomicsDebra Harris-Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-90389240315873461002012-04-04T20:33:28.561-05:002012-04-04T20:33:28.561-05:00Terrific advice. I try to grow a little something ...Terrific advice. I try to grow a little something now that we have a house and yard of our own. I have the tomatoes ready to go and I'm going to try watermelons this year. When my son gets a bit older, we'll do a bigger veggie garden and have him help. I think all kids (and many adults!) need a lesson in gardening.Christine Rainshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263694662585963900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-31631377735019301342012-04-04T09:34:19.915-05:002012-04-04T09:34:19.915-05:00We like veggies a lot. My Mummy grows them for us...We like veggies a lot. My Mummy grows them for us mainly. She's tryng to get others in our village to grow them too. I'm blogging from A to Z about veggies :)<br /><br />Good luck everybody!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-70971769790381025032012-04-03T23:52:04.735-05:002012-04-03T23:52:04.735-05:00Sylvia, we own a 40 acre farm and it is hard work ...Sylvia, we own a 40 acre farm and it is hard work like you couldn't imagine but its worth while. The farm has been in our family since 1893. I hope you get your garden back.Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-69435858143949419362012-04-03T22:35:50.353-05:002012-04-03T22:35:50.353-05:00thanks Sylvia God bless and good luck. Thanksfor s...thanks Sylvia God bless and good luck. Thanksfor stopping by.Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-34722919844054452812012-04-03T21:05:39.363-05:002012-04-03T21:05:39.363-05:00Great advice! I've grown things in the past, b...Great advice! I've grown things in the past, but quit after we lost our home to Ike. I'm hoping to at least start back with some tomatos this year and build up. I had no idea you grew so much yourself. That's amazing!Sylvia Neyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09700149683391617521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-15044170829128941762012-04-03T20:52:14.532-05:002012-04-03T20:52:14.532-05:00Julie- It would be nice to start a movement in thi...Julie- It would be nice to start a movement in this direction<br />Jaycee- every little bit helps. I love Az I was in Mesa this JanuaryDebra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-14877470004903075592012-04-03T20:19:40.462-05:002012-04-03T20:19:40.462-05:00Wyldstatic- planter box veggies are just as good. ...Wyldstatic- planter box veggies are just as good. Good luck<br />Jess- always nice to see your smiling face. thanks for the visit<br />Luana- thanks for the visit and an herb garden is very nice<br />Niki- I'm glad you like my blog, tomorrow is a laugh on me<br />Cristina-I know you will love your little garden its so rewarding<br />Cheyanne- A small plant yields tons of tomatoes start there<br />Jessica- good for you and you are setting a good example <br />Laura- good point who is going to pass this on if not us<br />SherryE- co-op with friends family neighbors the more the merrier<br />Misha- be sure to blog about your new farm adventures<br />Emily- this is so true and would make a powerful post. <br />CYW- even a diva like you can manage a little ole tomato plant. <br />Mk#39- I'm glad to meet a canning woman. Thought I was the last<br />Susan- welcome and thanks for visiting and following<br />Archana- thanks for the support and the food is better<br /><br />Thanks to all of you. Spread the word and maybe we can start a revolution!Debra Harris-Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08890783290789005185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-89824511557839846732012-04-03T20:16:38.554-05:002012-04-03T20:16:38.554-05:00That's awesome! We grow peppers, eggplants, l...That's awesome! We grow peppers, eggplants, limes, and some herbs, but the weather in Tucson isn't very conducive to growing a lot of things. Wish we could do more. <br /><br /><a href="http://blog.jayceedelorenzo.com" rel="nofollow">My C</a>Jaycee DeLorenzohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08796587039929398655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-33462842012402490832012-04-03T19:42:13.170-05:002012-04-03T19:42:13.170-05:00Hi Debra! This is very inspiring, and so true. It&...Hi Debra! This is very inspiring, and so true. It's important to be self-sufficient, and I think many people are trying to move in this direction. Wonderful post, I'm looking forward to reading more.Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-12299251472110612082012-04-03T17:08:24.437-05:002012-04-03T17:08:24.437-05:00I worked at a farm stand for a couple of years and...I worked at a farm stand for a couple of years and learned how to bring a farm into our own backyard. As you say, even if it is small it is still powerful. Food is much more delicious this way. <br /><br />More importantly, is how these small actions effect our society on a global scale. Wise advice you've provided: stop blaming and work towards making a conscious change independently.<br /><br />Wonderful and truly necessary post.Archna Sharmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14838906796617874529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-32525579846924022982012-04-03T15:34:13.331-05:002012-04-03T15:34:13.331-05:00Oh yes I can see we have some common interests - l...Oh yes I can see we have some common interests - love to have a little bit bigger space to grow ...I will keep coming back to your blog!susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03488288947374897002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-17615952549491426832012-04-03T15:21:40.203-05:002012-04-03T15:21:40.203-05:00I can my own vegetables too - grew up doing it and...I can my own vegetables too - grew up doing it and can't imagine any other way!Tami AKA My Kid's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17310459819678664311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-57345805948995848372012-04-03T13:48:10.309-05:002012-04-03T13:48:10.309-05:00This is an awesome post! I actually kill plants (I...This is an awesome post! I actually kill plants (I have one dying now) but for the rest of the world, it is a great idea!<br /><br />You have inspired me to go water my plant. I thank you and my plant thanks you!Crack You Whiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03071785490304845124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-42517885973169256142012-04-03T11:48:19.449-05:002012-04-03T11:48:19.449-05:00I agree with you. I dare say though that a job an...I agree with you. I dare say though that a job and higher education are essential, but that's just me.<br /><br />I think we do need to be more creative with how we go about taking care of ourselves. In addition to buying locally and growing our own produce, I think a critical thing we can all do to better our situation and secure our future is to live within our means by creating budgets, learning how to control our "wants" when it comes to spending and overall find more joy in things that don't require money.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02669247067972937201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-75684258158850671662012-04-03T11:03:11.563-05:002012-04-03T11:03:11.563-05:00Yeah my family is about to move to a farm, and I&#...Yeah my family is about to move to a farm, and I'm trying to maneuver us to be as self-sufficient as possible. So our own cows, chickens etc. Because it's just too expensive otherwise.Misha Gerrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06364173848456424521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-34247855571929164952012-04-03T10:10:55.528-05:002012-04-03T10:10:55.528-05:00You're a smart lady! We grow a lot of our own...You're a smart lady! We grow a lot of our own vegetables and fruit, but if my family had to rely on just what we produce, I don't think it would be nearly enough. You've inspired me to do more!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-56155716948097684152012-04-03T09:30:41.747-05:002012-04-03T09:30:41.747-05:00I agree - we are sharing a little patch with our n...I agree - we are sharing a little patch with our neighbour this year. My parents, like you were completely self sufficient. The fear is that people are beginning to lose the know-how.<br />Interesting post<br />LxLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03604785269958873474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-24540895294188326982012-04-03T09:27:01.290-05:002012-04-03T09:27:01.290-05:00I started a garden two years ago and I love it. La...I started a garden two years ago and I love it. Last week when I was at the grocery store, my daughter and I were talking about this. We were buying two small, bad looking cucumbers for a dollar and I said that I couldn't wait till I could go to my garden and get one twice this size and much better looking for free.Jessica Salyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00227752359369023249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-34395746333349038282012-04-03T07:41:59.095-05:002012-04-03T07:41:59.095-05:00I total agree! I love gardening, although I don...I total agree! I love gardening, although I don't do it on the scale you do. I hope to work my way up though. We also have a local farmer's market where I can buy fresh produce for much cheaper than grocery store prices. Great post!Cheyannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05924234364835409650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-39864463598264373802012-04-03T06:54:54.136-05:002012-04-03T06:54:54.136-05:00awesome! I'm starting a little garden this ye...awesome! I'm starting a little garden this year. I've been so intimidated by it.. but like you said, start start small.Cristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15064636500827230911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-32973601845620276052012-04-03T06:51:50.806-05:002012-04-03T06:51:50.806-05:00This is so wonderful! And really inspiring :) I ho...This is so wonderful! And really inspiring :) I hope a lot of people read this and do the same as you! It's great that you grow your own vegetables, I dream of having my own little veggie patch. I bet everything tastes much nicer when it's home grown. In my garden at home we have a lot of fruit trees, so in the summer we often get a lot of peaches, plums, pears and other yummy things and they taste so fresh and lovely! <br /><br />I think a lovely gift for someone would be a little pot with some seeds already sown in, so that they can grow their own little plant :)<br /><br />Great post! I look forward to tomorrow's! <br /><br /><a href="http://inspirenordic.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nikki – inspire nordic</a>Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754872390240056636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-82905648423749872812012-04-03T06:44:10.523-05:002012-04-03T06:44:10.523-05:00I love to garden and grow my own veggies (as well ...I love to garden and grow my own veggies (as well as flowers). We don't have a lot of space but we do have a large deck so every year I do container gardening. This year I'm planting herbs as well. Great post!Luana Krausehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08940192586072864886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-38476447967950056532012-04-03T06:24:02.976-05:002012-04-03T06:24:02.976-05:00Great post, Debra. As usual!Great post, Debra. As usual!Jessica Fergusonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320362797117599955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4498224858814831698.post-29200063851767600502012-04-03T01:28:46.206-05:002012-04-03T01:28:46.206-05:00OH goodness! A woman after my own heart! I'm i...OH goodness! A woman after my own heart! I'm in an condo where we're not allowed to garden.. I'm working on some planter box veggies.. but I am hopeful that in the next year we'll have land where we can have a garden, and chickens ( yum fresh eggs). I think it'd be great for my boys too. you got a new follower for sure. Love it. <br />Also, thanks for the visit. :)wyldstatichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134923973138867131noreply@blogger.com