Posted by Christina on 2009-06-27 18:43:53:

Unite

I have really been trying to put my all in getting the garden collective together and united in the efforts that we would want to make at the BrickHouse and the many community gardens around the city(at least the ones that we are aware of).

We are still meeting and arranging fundrasing efforts to help with equipment, tools, etc.. along with helping pay a bill or two at the BrickHouse.

I would really like to start seeing a better turn out at meetings. And just to clarify what meetings are all about is making small easy decisions as a collective and the rest of the time actually doing some gardening. It would not be filled with just sitting and talking, there are a lot of things to do at the BrickHouse alone, not to mention what other sites might need and how we can help.

So, you gardeners out there, let's unite and help each other acheive the goals for the many beautiful sites that we all have been blessed with to work and give back to Mother Earth.

Thanks for listening and I look forward to seeing... (read and comment)

Posted by creativemindsunion on 2009-04-15 23:05:39:

Recent Outreach Efforts include Facebook Group Dialogue

Hey folks... we welcome you to come visit us on the facebook website. We are listed as BRYCC Brick House and have groups which you can join for Community Gardening, Freewheel Bikes, Open Studio and KYWAC.

Everyone is welcome and we will gladly work with anyone having difficulty finding us. We set a goal of raising $250 as a part of the Causes application which allows for fundraising and specific dialogue on the page associated with our sustaining member participant option.

Our goal is to get 50 people to commit to $5 a month or 25 people to commit to $10 a month... but honestly... we will accept any combination of options... Heck... go ahead and pledge $250 for the entire year and assist us to get past our LG&E billing which really does smack of some legal action if you have the time and patience to lead the charge. More on that later....

Join us on Facebook folks... its lots of fun and you can build your own account today for free! www.facebook.com ... (read and comment)

Posted by creativemindsunion on 2008-10-13 04:59:23:

Supreme Court to Decide Whether Citizens Can Effectively Challenge Illegal Government Rules

September 29, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether the public can effectively challenge illegal government regulations and, in the process, will decide whether citizens have a voice in the management of national forests. Administration Seeks to Shield Logging, Drilling and Off-Road Vehicle Use on Forest Service Lands from Public Review

On Oct. 8, the high court will hear a case that started out as an important challenge to the Bush administration’s weakening of the public’s right to weigh in on major decisions impacting our national forests. The case began when conservation groups successfully challenged federal regulations issued in 2003 that eliminated the public’s ability to comment on and appeal U.S. Forest Service actions such as commercial timber sales, oil and gas development and off-road motorized vehicle use. The victory has been upheld on appeal and the administration’s request for a rehearing was denied.

However, the U.S. Supreme Court granted... (read and comment)

Posted by creativemindsunion on 2008-08-29 05:27:23:

Where to Begin!?!

If you are interesting in setting up a meeting time to use our facilities regularly or form a collective as a part of pursuing your interest in our mission statement and community outreachg then please join our weekly assembly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm at least 3 times a month and prepare any proposals or budgets in writing which you feel are necessary for presentation at assembly. Collectives must have one member present at 3 assemblies a month and are strongly recommended to have at least 3 members meeting monthly to be considered a collective.

Find Out More About Our Ideas Regarding Community Organizing

Collectives may not operate as a financial entity of BRYCC House without approval from Assembly and the Board of Directors and report to the Treasurer and Secretary with meeting notes monthly. All members and interested parties should drop in and visit at our monthly potlucks hosted from 2-4pm at 1101 South 2nd Street.

Community members are currently developing a training manual for volunt... (read and comment)

Posted by frappyjohn on 2008-07-24 01:12:43:

http://www.selfsufficientish.com/index.php/general-tips/31-general/161-dandelion-crop-or-pest-by-dave-hamilton

Written by Dave Hamilton Sunday, 06 July 2008 18:12

Dandelions are traditionally a well-know bane of most gardeners, their deep roots make them a tough weed to eliminate from any plot.   To ensure they do not return the entire root must be taken out. This is perhaps best done in the autumn if they are to be used, as this is when the plant will begin to store it's nutrients ready for its growth in spring.   The name dandelion comes from the French dent de lion or lions tooth which refers to the jagged or tooth like shape of the leaves. Herbalists have used it for centuries and if seen as a crop rather than a pest can become enjoyable or at least a little less frustrating to dig up.   Culpeper, the 17 th century herbalist writes of its medical properties, 'It has an opening and cleansing property and, therefore, very effectual for removing obstructions of the liver, gall bladder and spleen and diseases arising from them such as jaundice'.   Indeed modern herbalists ... (read and comment)