Perma-Culture = Permanent Agriculture

I have taken an interest in Permaculture. It happened slowly. First it was a share with a Community Sponsored Agriculture(CSA). Then I wanted to eat healthier. I try to buy local food. Now I see a system that is sustainable and healthy.

I have edible food plants at my biz and harvesting berries around my house. I am sampling the concept. I am kinda into Permaculture.

I follow a group on Facebook[link ], Google+(Circle and a spark)[email: permacultureideas@gmail.com], and Twitter[@MotherEarthNews ]. The local nature center(Riveredge)[ link ] has a sample plot. I am sharing some fields with A CSA(Wellspring)[ link ]. I interact with a local master gardener regularly[ link ]. I have gotten plants locally.

I watched part of a video course on-line. It was discussing ethic and the environment. It got me thinking:

The current agricultural system is not sustainable. Food I plant/harvest/buy locally is much tastier/healthier. I feel the current system of food delivery is too dependent on systems out of my control. The grocery store food chain is dependent on deliveries every three days. Regular grocery store food is not as healthy.

I want to support healthy agriculture. I want the land to receive nutrient, have the topsoil protected, and grow food. I want to take an active roll in my food chain.

Goals (Work in Progress)

Improve my land stewardship.
Purchase 10% locally.
Decrease dependency on large corporations.
Get healthier.

Thoughts?

- Away from my desk post.

Location:Midwest Iconic Services, Newburg, WI,United States

Door County Notes

My wife and I took a mini-vacation to Door County last week. It was fun, relaxing, and not very crowded. In hindsight, this was amazing because it overlapped Memorial Day Weekend. Yes, I have great pictures that I should post.

I received a number of suggested restaurants in email. So this post is going to be what I liked and what was suggested. I am hoping people will comment suggestions below.

Accommodations I Like

Feathered Star
6202 Hwy 42 ~ Egg Harbor, WI. 54209
Toll Free: 1-877-743-4066 ~ Local: 920-743-4066
e-mail: info@featheredstar.com
Web Site: http://www.featheredstar.com/

Reasons: Location is great. Very quiet at night. Dog Friendly. Great Homemade Muffins for Breakfast. Homey. The owner is a nice person.

Restaurants I Like

White Gull Inn

Base Camp in Fish Creek for lunch or breakfast.

Al Johnson's when it is not busy.

Harbor Fish Market and Grill when there isn't waiting.

Suggested Restaurants

Alexander's [GREAT]
Sister Bay Bowl [GOOD DINNER-LOCALS GO THERE]
Mission Grille [GOOD]
INN at Kristopher's [EXPENSIVE, GREAT VIEW GOOD FOOD]
Nightingale Supper Club [STURGEON BAY GREAT PRIME RIB]

Location:Back Home in Fredonia

Memorial Day 2011

Memorial Day is to honor all our war dead in the US. It spans all our wars. Growing up, I remember the guys from Vietnam all too well. They were not allowed to stand with the vets from Korea, WWI, and WWII. They were prone to crying and fits of anger. Today I will say a little prayer not only for all those that have passed, but also those that are especially struggling today.

Peace and Tranquility to All Who Are In Pain.

Location:Fredonia

Saturday by the Fire.

I decided to start the fire. Sugar is enjoying life by the fire. Can you blame her?

I am prepping up a blogger account. I thought I would try this one out.

Blogpress seems to be a winner.

PT

Sorry French Restaurant in West Bend, I am staying home.



- Away from my desk post.

Location:River Rd,Fredonia,United States