As most of you are probably aware, local, organic and sustainable agriculture is near and dear to our hearts.  Last fall we took our road show to some regional farms to celebrate the Harvest season, and we had a blast.  So we’re doing it again!  That’s right, folks…it’s time for our SECOND ANNUAL HARVEST TOUR!
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What’s in the ground:
I couldn’t believe that my first idea for this week was to start talking about shutting the season down. But don’t despair, I’ll hold off the talk of cover cropping for another month or so, there’s still so much much more food to grow. So, if you’ve reached that point where you’ve [...]

Well, hello there. I’ve got one more installation in this series on Earthship design ideas.  This time we’re talking water. Same disclaimer as last week: this is a very simplistic description of some pretty ingenious engineering. I present it here as an idea starter…some inspiration for you in your quest to live more [...]

What’s in the ground:
So if you’ve transplanted your fall crops into the ground, it’s going to take another three of four weeks for them to begin to mature. While you are waiting, it’s a great time to intercrop some beet seed within your rows. As the beets mature, they will inhibit [...]

What’s in the ground:
I can’t believe this is our first August installment. The season’s flying. Traditionally, August is the hottest month in these parts, but from what I heard, it may be the coolest of the summer. So, I think it’s possible to get a jump on your lettuce season by starting some seeds now, [...]

Hello Friends,
Over the past five years, Hoots and Hellmouth has operated as a trio at its core primarily, but in the next coming months, if you attend a show, you will notice personnel change.  Sadly, I am announcing the end of my touring days with Hoots and Hellmouth in order to pursue other life goals.  However, I am excited [...]