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Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Thanks Rufus...I will check out those coffee makers.

I just bought my French Press today....but I had a hard time finding one without plastics touching the hot liquid.

Please let me know if anyone finds a coffee mug that is BPA free....that is another hard one to find.

Rank: Rookie Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 72

Garden harvest starting to come in. Red Onions, Bell Peppers, Anaheim chiles, new potatoes, sweet corn, tomatoes not quite ripe yet (next week?), green beans by the bucket full, sweet peas growing about 7-8 feet tall and loaded with pods, will have enough grapes for nearly 100 bottle of wine this year. All 100% natural and organic. No fertilizers, no pesticides, no herbicides.

Have heard neighbors saying their cherries are ripe. Apples at my sister's house are just starting to ripen. Was in Wisconsin last weekend and picking and eating wild raspberries and blackberries in the woods and along the ditches. MMMmm MMmmmm

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Do you have to rub it in Rufus?? Very Happy

Good for you!! You're an inspiration to us all. I hope to be a gardener like you one day. Very Happy

As for my sugar recommendation... I have a correction to make: It's actually called,

Organic Zero by Wholesome Sweetner.

Again it's 100 % natural but better for you than any other kind of sugar.

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Rank: Rookie Joined: 02 Feb 2005 Posts: 72

Well, I just have to brag a little.

Entered some of my garden produce in the local county fair.

Green beans got a purple ribbon (best of all green beans at the fair)
Peas got a purple ribbon (see above)
Rhubarb got purple ribbon (see above)
Cilantro got purple ribbon (see above)
Anaheim chiles got purple ribbon (see above)

In addition to a purple ribbon, my wine grapes got Best of Show in the open horticultural division. That's of all the fruits and vegetables entered from all the various classes - they were adjudged - the single best thing at the fair.

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Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Wow, That's AMAZING Rufus!! CONGRATS for sure!!!

Okay, I'd like to give my evaluation on the Berkey Stainless Steel pitcher. It sucks. If I would have known how much of a headache it was going to be I would have never spent the money on it. BUT I did find a great BPA free affordable filtered water pitcher. It's called Zero Water. The taste of the water is great!! Zero Water is the best filtered water system that I've found....excluding whole house systems.

Very Happy

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Did any one of you realize that because of the pollution problem....we are making our oceans more acidic? In Northern CA right now....the water off the coast is acidic enough to eat up a seashell.

Check out this clip:

http://planetgreen.discovery.com/videos/blue-august-video-cousteau/

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

If anyone has a birthday party, a BBQ, a get together or anything like that.....then please consider purchasing disposable plates, cups, utensils made of potato or corn.

Here is a place where you can get them for a good price.

http://letsgogreen.biz/pages/plates_cups.html?gclid=CIeV3suh8ZoCFSMSagodTTSwJA

I just got the cups with the label on them that says that they are made with corn.

I also bought the plates & forks.

These are not only better for the planet BUT they are SAFER for you to eat off of. (No chemicals)

Also, if you've been having an ant/pest problem this summer like ME!!! then please consider purchasing an organic ant killer. Here's where you can purchase this for an affordable price.

http://letsgogreen.biz/pages/pesticides/ecosmart.html

It's safer for YOU to use and it's safer for our planet/water system.

Also, if you'd like to try to raise funds for a small group/organization/school you can sign up to lets go green.biz program and your group can earn 25% on every sale your organization brings in. Pretty COOL!

Very Happy

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I definitely could use the ant killer. I think the built our condo on an ant hill. Every summer, black ant invasion.

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

I know what you mean, MT! I'm guilty of using Raid....even in my home....because I have not found anything organic/natural till NOW!

I REALLY hope this stuff works! I never want to use pesticides again. It is so harmful for us and for our water system too.

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Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Rufus, check out the Earth friendly non toxic pest control in the link I sent above.

Check this out guys:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/far-foods.php?dcitc=daily_nl

This is SOOOOO creative and I think if people started seeing this when they went shopping....it might make them think twice about purchasing it.

I LOVE IT!

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Here's an idea for raising your own chickens and gathering your own eggs if you are "city folk". It's called a "Chicken Tractor" - portable/movable chicken keeper that you move around from place to place on your yard. Most cities allow you to keep up to 4-6 small animals as "pets" (including chickens). Check your local ordinances.

http://home.centurytel.net/thecitychicken/tractors.html

PS - Chickens eat insects - like ants,.

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

OKAY....Everyone MUCH SPREAD THE WORD!!!!

BAMBOO FABRIC IS NOT A GOOD HEALTHY CHOICE FOR YOU OR THE PLANET!!!!

READ THE SHORT STORY HERE:

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/08/bamboo-ftc.php?dcitc=daily_nl

READ THIS FROM THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISION

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt160.shtm

Thank goodness for the Internet!

Rank: Senior Member Joined: 05 Feb 2005 Posts: 207

Alley:

Wow. Even when you try to do the right thing, certain (people / companies) still will try to manipulate you, for their bottom line.

I wonder how many other companies are practicing similiar tactics, since they know people are trying to be more eco-conscience consumers. Curious

Eco-products are a large growth market and it appears some are going to do whatever it takes to get a piece of this action.

Sincerely,

YDB

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Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

You're so funny MT!! When you want your chickens to produce eggs that you would want to eat....then you shouldn't have the male roosters. The females alone produce the eggs you would want to eat....therefor no cockadoodaling Very Happy

I would LOVE to have a chicken or two!!!! and they would be my pets!

Very Happy

The sad part about businesses who sell bamboo fabric products is that SOME don't or didn't know that it wasn't a good product. They were suckers just like us. Sad

It's good to know the truth though!! Again, Thank GOODNESS for the internet!!!!

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Hey guys,

Have you ever wondered if you could do REALLY well investing in solar, wind or water energy and other sustainable types of goods/resources? I have too! Well, there is this E-newsletter that always sends you TONS of up to date information on hot companies/products that they (eco friendly investors) are keeping their eyes on. The catch is that they want for you to sign up with them...so that you can get you more detailed information on the specific companies/products. I'll tell you what though....the info that they send is so informative that you could pretty much figure out who (what company) they are speaking of. Not only that....but I really believe that they know the eco stock market well! Don't quote me on that Very Happy

Anyway, if you would like to get the E-newsletter for yourself and see if you like the info they are sending....here you go:

http://www.greenchipstocks.com/aqx_p/3165?gclid=CIrY5vOpvZkCFShRagodvAO-5w

Remember every E-Newsletter is about some company or product that is going to be hot and the reason why. They actually had some info on a company that had invented the type of solar paint....therefor making it a good choice to invest in on before their stocks go up in price/value.

Anyway....If any of you invest....then it should be in GREEN STOCKS! We must help our green economy GROW! One way to do that is by investing in GREEN COMPANIES!

Happy Growth!

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Rank: Total Noob Joined: 25 Aug 2009 Posts: 2

Hi

2 sites ive find recently with all natural products, that some may find interesting.

http://www.internatural-alternative-health.com/

http://www.phytovitamins.com/

I personally like the 100% natural wholefoods multivitamins not the synthetic crap Smile

As Jack Lalanne says "If its man made dont eat it" Very Happy

Dump your Fred Flintstone synthetic vitamins Smile

Hope it helps someone.

Dom

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Here is a great website with tons of really good info:

http://www.ewg.org

Go here to help ban BPA in CA:

http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1144/t/1874/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=27752&utm_source=bpaaction&utm_medium=email&utm_content=second-link&utm_campaign=ca

Thanks for caring!

Official Model Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 2358

Hey, by the way..... That natural non toxic ant control spray I was talking about a couple of posts ago, works really well!!

I highly recommend it to you!

Very Happy

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