Comment

Comment by SteveJ on April 11, 2011 at 10:27am

Hey Joran,

Thanks for your insight on this page. I have another question. Are there any local organic recommendations you can give regarding coddling moths in orchards? I know there are organic phernome products available, and predatory wasps. I've also considered putting some apples in plastic bags (while they grow). What is best? What about timing? Thanks!

Comment by Joran Viers on April 6, 2011 at 12:52pm

on the frost question - if it doesn't get below 29 there are your place, chances are pretty good the fruit will pull through.  If it gets below 28, chances are pretty good you'll have damage and loss.  You could try covering the trees with old sheets and blankets, maybe put an incandescent bulb under there as well - depending on how many trees you have!  or, run a sprinkler under the canopy overnight - the water will give off enough heat to keep the canopy a few degrees above the surrounding ambient temperature.

Comment by SteveJ on April 6, 2011 at 11:24am

I noticed its getting down below freezing on Saturday in the Albuquerque area...29-31. Is this low enough to worry about cherries, apricots, and peaches? My fruit is already growing!

Comment by Chris on March 28, 2011 at 4:25pm

There are still two 10'X12' plots availabe for planting this season at Loma Linda Community Garden 1700 Yale SE. Cost of plots is three hours of volunteer work per month in community areas. 4" of Western Organic Soil Builder added last summer. For more information call Maggie at 764-1525

Comment by Local Food NM on March 24, 2011 at 3:49pm

Are you a land owner looking for someone to farm your land? Are you a farmer looking for land to farm? Or maybe you're a beginning farmer looking for a mentorship or internship opportunity with an experienced farmer? We're working on expanding our Central New Mexico LandLink program. Check out our website to see if we can help. We are in the process of inputing our "Seeker" listings, so stay tuned.

 

The Central New Mexico LandLink is an effort to connect entrepreneurial farmers and ranchers looking for land and farming opportunity to agricultural landowners, and farm and ranch internship and mentorship possibilities. 

 

If you have any questions please contact us at: localfoodnm@mrcog-nm.gov

Comment by Kathy Wendt on March 21, 2011 at 7:31pm

 The NE Albuquerque Academy Farmers' and Artisans' Market is starting its first full season and is accepting application for growers.  Great location on the Albuquerque Academy school ground contact jedrek.lamb@gmail.com for an application. 

Comment by GreenKnight on March 20, 2011 at 7:28pm

I am looking for a landscaper who specializes in permaculture and water catchment. If you know of anyone (or are one yourself), please contact me at greenknightnm@q.com. Thank you, Lori

Comment by Downtown Growers Market on March 15, 2011 at 11:51pm

The Downtown Growers Market is now accepting applications for vendors. Bring your veggies, fruits, herbs etc to market! Get registered at http://www.downtowngrowers.com/Vendors/index.htm.

Comment by Christina Stewart Hoberg on February 26, 2011 at 2:41pm

My husband, Robert and I hosted our first Benefiical Farms CSA distribution on Friday. We are distributing from the Kosmic Trading Post in Nob Hill -- a cooperative of healers in Albuquerque (if you've never stopped in, have a look at all their beautiful stuff).  This week the vegetable share was - 5 pink lady apples, 8 purple potatoes, 1 bag of sprouts, 1.5 lb bag of shelled peanuts, 1 lb. bag of frozen figs or apricots, and a jar of chutney! And everything within our local food region! Please consider supporting the farmers that grow organic/chemical-free vegetables in our region by going to beneficialfarm.com and signing up for the CSA!

Comment by Zoe Wilcox-Edrington on February 23, 2011 at 10:22pm

Want to learn to grow your own food on a small urban lot?

 

Mother Nature Gardens is offering a "Drylands Urban Farming Course" this year.  You will learn hands on permaculture techniques to harvest all your rainwater to grow a diversity of food, raise chickens and keep bees.  We will teach classes in Permaculture design, rainwater harvesting, edible landscapes, chickens and an intro topbar beekeeping.  To learn more visit   www.mothernaturegardens.com

• ‹ Previous
• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• Next ›
• Page