tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post2080247793887882611..comments2023-04-20T10:12:42.865-07:00Comments on Embracing Collapse: A Message: From the Grunts in the FieldsGardengatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01541408439026764417noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-80559748979711064682013-06-23T08:01:51.350-07:002013-06-23T08:01:51.350-07:00Indeed it will be and is for us. We were meant to...Indeed it will be and is for us. We were meant to work, our body, mind and soul needs the physical aspect of life.<br /><br />It is such a good feeling to get up and do something, take life by the wings instead of it taking you by the seat of your pants! <br /><br />If only we could convince people that if we work together, we could all work part time and have more time to enjoy. Instead many work 8-12 hours plus each day for empire. Gardengatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541408439026764417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-27060077707695641252013-05-19T09:30:00.640-07:002013-05-19T09:30:00.640-07:00How are things going for you guys? Sure you have ...How are things going for you guys? Sure you have learned much in your endeavor since posting this comment. It's the busy time of the year for us and we hope to have a good harvest.Gardengatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541408439026764417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-68527973911935515452013-05-19T09:28:30.974-07:002013-05-19T09:28:30.974-07:00Hi Gail,
Been a long time but have followed your ...Hi Gail,<br /><br />Been a long time but have followed your comments on NBL. We are noticing more and more the changes in our trees and surroundings. The Big Leaf Maples whose canopies once touched the ground are now upright and the leaves are small. They show little color in the Fall, they just turn brown and drop off. <br /><br />Our gardens seem to be fine except the weather is definitely dictating what we grow anymore. Temps here have been 15-20 degrees over normal for the last few weeks, and now seem to be 12-15 degrees below normal which the plants do not like at all.<br /><br />Let us know if you hear of anything else with trees in our area. I have been on your website looking and noticed Corvallis was on there regarding the Douglas Fir. Seems like nature is displaying her ability to show us who is in charge.<br /><br />Gardengatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541408439026764417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-7716233936850519862013-05-19T09:22:49.837-07:002013-05-19T09:22:49.837-07:00Tenacity is such a great word. Thanks Zoe for you...Tenacity is such a great word. Thanks Zoe for your confidence is us, though I think the partner finding is over as many don't want to do the hard work necessary to secure one's food.Gardengatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541408439026764417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-56505492163030176932011-04-27T13:45:30.776-07:002011-04-27T13:45:30.776-07:00As a life-long gardener I understand the hard work...As a life-long gardener I understand the hard work involved. I wish you luck in your search for partners. It's a pity those of us who understand collapse are so few and far between - although that is likely to change!<br /><br />I came to understand peak oil and resource and climate change along with the entire unsustainable economic system in a rather odd way - I noticed trees are dying and wondered why. Trying to figure it out led to rather painful enlightenment.<br /><br />Do you notice any impacts of pollution in your gardens? That would be foliage that is bronzed or stippled from damaged stomates, leading to broader lesions, singing, chlorosis (lack of pigment from interference with photosynthesis), necrosis (dead leaves)??<br /><br />I'm keeping track at www.witsendnj.blogspot.com where I post links to research and articles about ozone and vegetation. I'm especially curious as to how organic famers are faring, since "conventional" farming techniques allow for chemicals that offset stunted yields from ozone as well as a higher incidence of insects, disease and fungus.<br /><br />You can write to me if you want at witsendnj at yahoo dot com, I would be interested in your observations.Gail Zawackihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01800944469843206253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-13851212984996821352011-04-26T21:17:33.968-07:002011-04-26T21:17:33.968-07:00I like the tenacity you show and the ability to fa...I like the tenacity you show and the ability to face down detractors. You will find the partners you are seeking..and you will face the future together. My heart is with you in your journey!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-4939406109108694462011-04-24T15:46:45.948-07:002011-04-24T15:46:45.948-07:00Thank you for your very real description. We have ...Thank you for your very real description. We have plenty of idealistic presentations of post-collapse reality to choose from. Almost all of them are missing the physical aspect you've revealed; we often don't hear how demanding such life will be. Quite removed from being plopped on a sofa in an air-conditioned, carpeted living room eating a pre-packaged meal while watching a wide-screen movie. Instead, life will be real and rewarding.Petrea Rasmussenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17926556114747568347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8531574438585011854.post-6718235492502010432011-04-20T19:41:28.974-07:002011-04-20T19:41:28.974-07:00Great post...my wife and I have plenty to learn. ...Great post...my wife and I have plenty to learn. We have always been in shape but this will take it to a new and exciting level...the "workout" will have a payoff...food we helped produce.Mikeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12289900282184857604noreply@blogger.com