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Larry Gentle Soul Lover January 30, 2010 at 11:12am

Thank you for the welcome Ericka--we have three hens--Henrita is a Plymouth Rock Barred, Hortence is a Rhode Island Red and Gertrude is a White Leghorn. Gerturde is the frist to grow in her comb and the first to start laying since I purchased all three 2 months ago. Now Henrita is starting to grow in her comb and believe will be the next one to start laying because she has started going in and out of the coop just this weekend which is something she has never done. The whole experience of having them in our large backyard and roam freely among our organic gardens brings out the awe of our childhood. We are children again talking to the ladies and having them warm up to us. It is just amazing--YAHOO!!
Long Tran January 13, 2010 at 5:35pm

Thank you kind sir!
I appreciate the welcome!
Denise Coventry January 11, 2010 at 4:56pm

Thank you for the Welcome Ericka. I'm near Kierland.
Rude Nun January 11, 2010 at 3:49pm

LOL! I'm not sure he's too fond of the "rude" factor ;) May be the reason my kale came down with a case of the nasty little green worms.
Mallory Loring January 4, 2010 at 5:09pm

I did see that and am evaluating what time I have. But I will for sure come down to the New Volunteer Orientation.

Thanks for the welcome!!
Dennis Reiley January 4, 2010 at 8:46am

We started last year with very little skill and knowledge. We have come a long way but have quite a way to to. There are no skilled gardeners on staff, yet, only backyard ones. That said, we have much interest and will keep training.
Elizabeth Francis December 31, 2009 at 4:34pm

It's working out just fine. Wish I had more. Trying to find other barrels that aren't too expensive. I could use 5 more but that's quite a lot so maybe just a couple more for now.
Ronnie Costa December 28, 2009 at 11:38am

Yes, we're just east of both of those gardens and great neighbors. I go out on the weekends because I work in downtown Phoenix and take the bus to and from work. We've built up the soil in our rows, but am considering doing that throughout the garden and then planting again in a month or so.
I'm glad to hear that about the course. It's encouraging to know a field of study is so impactful. It's definately on my list of things to do, I'm just not sure if now is the best for me. I hope to see you out there.
Ronnie Costa December 28, 2009 at 10:22am

Hi Ericka - I look forward to seeing you out there. Our plots have the little white table by the shed. Sadly, everything we planted has been gobbled up, so we are going to have to fence. I've been thinking about the PDC and the early deadline is fast approaching.
I'm interested in your perspective. Ronnie
Mark Hall December 14, 2009 at 10:23pm

Thanks for the welcome and your comment about my coops. I'm looking for garden or feed stores that would be the right kind of retail place to sell them at. Can you suggest where in Phoenix might be good?

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Ericka replied to Jessica Smith's discussion Water Conservation in Water

"Matt beat me to it!
If you sign up for Watershed Management Group's Phoenix Action Bulletin you will get a weekly email on upcoming opportunities. The Co-op is where you can get some hands-on skills. It is free to join the Co-op and free to attend…"

Ericka replied to Kelly Liston's discussion What is happening to my chicken?? in Micro Livestock

"Fowl Pox most likely, there are both wet and dry versions. Google a bit to see which one you might have. Dry fowl pox it seems to run it's course and clear up on its own. Spread by mosquitos, pretty common."

Ericka replied to Rachel Brumitt's discussion Building Good Soil For Raised Beds in Soil Builders

"The best way to garden here is directly in the ground, not raised beds, unless you are in a really rocky area up on the mountain. Sunken beds hold moisture better in our climate, and all that is really needed is adding organic matter, 50% compost to…"

Ericka replied to Judith Levin's discussion Sick chicken in Micro Livestock

"Sorry for your loss. This time of year is so rough for hens and they are pretty fragile birds. Especially older hens. We use large terra-cotta saucers (like the ones you use under huge pots) raised up a bit on cinder blocks. We change out the water…"

Ericka replied to Erik R Wilson's discussion HELP! Where are the gardens? in Community and School Gardens

"Scottsdale Community Garden Club
http://www.scottsdalecommunitygarden.com
There is another one in S. Scottsdale that just opened up at a church off of Hayden Rd. near Oak too.
The CommunityGarden.org site is not very up to date, BTW.
Jennifer's…"

Ericka replied to don titmus's discussion Where is everyone? in Water

"This looks like a great large scale project. Take lots of photos before, and I know personally I would love to see what the site looks like in a year, 2 years, 3 years etc.
Very cool that some of the heavy lifting was done by tractor…appropriate use…"

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