I would like to second Nick's comments. A big thanks to Paul and everyone for the great food and conversation.
I would be willing to host the next soiree. I live in the Deep Creek area, near intersection of Wood Road and Euclid Road. I live on 6 acres or so, mostly wooded. I have many "work in progress" projects and many dreams. I have 2 hugels that have some things growing in them.
I will propose one of the following days of September: 6,7,13 or 14.
I will propose a Mexican Food themed potluck, I will supply shredded beef and tortillas.
I will propose a mid morning start, and eat around 2pm.
I will propose the following for doing:
get real dirty and finish another half built hugel
take a forest walk for plant id, plant collection, and seed collection
roast and can green chiles
make a compost pile and/or make some compost extract and apply it
also, I have taken Elaine Ingham's class and teach the Who, What, When, How, Why and Where of the Soil Microbiome. I can also teach what I learned from Elaine about making compost. I can also demonstrate use of a microscope to identify soil and compost organisms.
I would also like to spend some time on learning more about each person's interests, current projects and areas of expertise. Maybe compose a bio with contact info to share.
Let me know what you think.
