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["Stephen Sadler" <Docshiva@Docshiva.org>]

Thanks!  It is awfully frustrating.  I’ve often grown a large percentage of our groceries.  Now, not only have I no veg, I’ve been hesitant to put in any fruits.  In the past, like many of us, I’ve grown herbs, fruits, and veg, even grains, sweeteners, soy and soy products… in my vegan days, there wasn’t much grocery bill at all…

Yes, the community thing does have value.  When I lived in the country, people would have understood the frustration.  Here in the city, many people don’t understand where their food comes from, and many gardeners are hobbyists more than subsistence growers.  Folks don’t get it.  You all do, and that’s quite a bit of comfort.

 

~ Stephen

 

From: nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:nafex-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Alan Haigh
Sent: Monday, December 10, 2007 4:49 PM
To: nafex@lists.ibiblio.org
Subject: [NAFEX] soil tests

 

Stephen, OK now I understand.  This is a community effort and that has value in itself.  I've enjoyed participating also and I guess we owe you thanks for bringing up a topic we can all relate to.  I just get a little crazy vicariously experiencing the nightmare of owning a completely barren soil- I need you to succeed, and quickly.  Good luck.