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Sunday, September 4, 2011
In the News: SNAP benefits, Irene update
Reimbursements possible for losing food during Tropical Storm Irene
National Grid: All Mass. customers to have power today
Jobs and the Massachusetts Economy on Labor Day 2011
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Saturday, September 3, 2011
Community Garden Walkabout
Last Saturday morning, before Irene brought her rain and wind to Franklin, Chris Clay held a "Community Garden Walkabout". Only a few took advantage of this and it was worthwhile.
Here Chris is pulling up some mint which is prolific and he wanted to remove it before if took over the bed.

See how deep and expansive the roots for this plant are. This growth is just since May.
In the walkabout, as Chris and I took pictures, he shared some insights on what we were seeing. On the face of it, these cucumbers look good and healthy.

While they are healthy, the key to picking a cucumber is to do so while there are still some numbs along them. The dark green one in the center is a good example, the two lighter cucumbers on either side are bigger, less or no numbs showing and past prime for picking.
I have more photos and stories from the walkabout to share. The sharing is meant to learn from. I don't mean to pick on anyone for doing something wrong. I am learning so much from this and I hope we all will continue to share and learn and grow better gardens!
Here Chris is pulling up some mint which is prolific and he wanted to remove it before if took over the bed.
See how deep and expansive the roots for this plant are. This growth is just since May.
In the walkabout, as Chris and I took pictures, he shared some insights on what we were seeing. On the face of it, these cucumbers look good and healthy.
While they are healthy, the key to picking a cucumber is to do so while there are still some numbs along them. The dark green one in the center is a good example, the two lighter cucumbers on either side are bigger, less or no numbs showing and past prime for picking.
I have more photos and stories from the walkabout to share. The sharing is meant to learn from. I don't mean to pick on anyone for doing something wrong. I am learning so much from this and I hope we all will continue to share and learn and grow better gardens!
"a global fishing crisis that is masked by sparkling blue waters"
Revenga suggests that sometimes supporting policies that may be unpopular in the short term will be beneficial to all in the long term, such as catch shares/limits, no-take zones and fishing gear modifications. She notes that supporting local fisherman and fishing communities is also important. International cooperation is also essential, since more than 80 percent of U.S. seafood is imported and the FDA inspects a small fraction of it.
Consumers' choices are important. Revenga says, "Consumers need to ask questions and be informed. They can ask their stores and restaurants, not only where the fish is from, but how it was caught....The closer to home the better and the less impact the fishing method the better."
Environmentally responsible methods of fishing include: hook and line, trolling, traps and pots, and harpooning larger fish. Products that carry the Marine Stewardship Council label ensure that the fish were caught sustainably (www.msc.org). Responsibly caught seafood tends to be more expensive, but the price will be much higher if we do not take steps now to support conscientious fishing practices.
Read more: http://www.milforddailynews.com/archive/x948303120/Down-to-Earth-Look-for-sustainable-seafood-options#ixzz1Wsy6jQ5F
In the News - MOMS Club, Irene help
MOMS Club of Franklin slates kickoff social
by GateHouse Media, Inc.
Volunteer hotline set up for post-Irene help
by Staff reports
Friday, September 2, 2011
The demise of guys
Philip Zimbardo was the leader of the notorious 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment. Now retired from teaching for over 50 years, he makes this presentation at TED about the demise of guys.
Video is less than 5 minutes long. You may need to return and watch it multiple times!
For information on a related topic, how little time outside is creating a 'nature deficit disorder'
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to view the video on Franklin Matters
Video is less than 5 minutes long. You may need to return and watch it multiple times!
For information on a related topic, how little time outside is creating a 'nature deficit disorder'
Note: email subscribers will need to click through to view the video on Franklin Matters
In the News - mosquitoes, electricity
Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in Medway, Franklin
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Whitney Clearman/Daily News staff
Some still without power
from The Milford Daily News News RSS by Morgan Rousseau/Daily News staff
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