Aug 27, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, San Luis Obispo
A giant astronaut lives only yards away from Bambu Batu in the heart of Mission Plaza in downtown San Luis Obispo. The Moon Tree, a coast redwood (Sequoia sempervirens), was planted as a 55-inch tall seedling just upstream from the Broad Street Bridge near Mission San...
Jul 8, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living, San Luis Obispo
To proponents of permaculture, farming is not just about the production of food, but a means through which humans care for their communities, restore the land, and display the most enlightened of agricultural techniques. Modeled after natural systems, permaculture...
Jan 4, 2012 | Agriculture & Gardening, Green Living, Health & Nutrition, San Luis Obispo
Someone you know may be a member of a secret society. Shortly after a rain, clad in heavy slacks, long sleeves and sturdy shoes, they leave the comfort of their living rooms and televisions to hunt for gold in the oak forests of California. What they seek...
Sep 30, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bambu Batu, Health & Nutrition, Natural Healing, San Luis Obispo
Even without a thorough knowledge of white sage’s (Saliva apiana) mystical characteristics, simple observation of the plant will impress upon the onlooker a profound sense of respect and reverence. Its long, grey-green leaves are covered with hundreds of soft,...
Aug 18, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Alternative Lifestyle, Green Living
When it comes time for me to buy the farm, I may be able to become the farm as well. Instead of choosing to be embalmed with toxic chemicals such as formaldehyde (a known carcinogen) or cremated and releasing particulate matter and greenhouse gasses into the...
Aug 1, 2011 | Agriculture & Gardening, Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Green Living
Thinking of getting into the bamboo business? Excited by the idea of growing the wonder grass for food or construction projects? Dream of a shady, peaceful zen grove? Whether you are looking to plant for fun or profit, you may want to seek advice from Daphne...
