DragonflyHill Urban Farm/The WE Project

Urban farming– this sunday, or arrange for a time that suits you best.

emmarosenthal — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:22:19 +0000

Urban farmers ride again! anyone want to learn how to prune roses?ours need pruning, and we could use assistants. other urban farming tasks to take care of too. sunday? am? pm? what works? don’t believe it when people tell you roses are hard to grow. they’re so easy. water, fertilize, prune once a year. really really easy. rsvp 818 404 5784, theweproject@earthlink.net or follow us on facebook. https://www.facebook.com/DragonflyhillUrbanFarm?sk=info

Seed Chayote Available: FREE!!!!

emmarosenthal — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:37:54 +0000

DragonflyHill Urban Farm has seed chayote available for planting. Take a chayote with the seed still intact, plant in fertile soil, ball side down, water. wait, feast. You’ll have lots of chayote for years to come. Best planted along a fence or wall or trellis. Chayote is a vine and one plant will grow very aggressively each seasons. (cut back to root at the end of the season and it will regrow the next year.)

We also have loquat seedlings, as well,
Free! no charge.

Help Needed: Service Credit Available.

emmarosenthal — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:26:13 +0000

Reciprocity: in exchange for your labor we can provide service credit for student clubs, hour for hour use of our space, and any other skills we have. Help wanted in boxing up books, preparing the photo/art studio/rehearsal/meeting space and urban farming. Let us know what your availability is.

or by phone 818 404 5784

Location: Echo Park Los Angeles

This is ongoing, but we would like to get some of this done this week, if possible!

Emma Rosenthal

Andy Griggs

On Haitus

emmarosenthal — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 22:17:44 +0000

DragonflyHill Urban Farm will be on hiatus for the near future, we’re taking a break in order to take care of other aspects of our journey.

UPCOMING MEETING OF URBAN FARMERS– GET IDEAS, SHARE IDEAS. BRING HOME YUMMY FOOD.

emmarosenthal — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 11:12:28 +0000

urban farmers– meet up at dragonfly hill. saturday july 23, 10 am. harvesting, planting edible flowers, yard maintenance, fellowship, harvesting. did we say harvesting????–take home herbs, apricots, plantains, edible flowers, cilantro, grapefruit and lemons. we’re wheelchair accessible and dis-ability, diversity and lgbtqi affirmative, fully inclusive, child friendly and english/spanish bilingual!

3451/2 DOUGLAS STREET

LOS ANGELES, CA

NEWCOMERS, WELCOME,

RSVP 818 404 5784 310 704 3217

urban farming schedule:

july 23, 2011 10 am

august 13, 2011 10 am

MARK YOUR CALENDARS. SEE YOU THEN!

We’ve added a page of resource. Check it out!!!

emmarosenthal — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 03:39:22 +0000

Resources for Group Discussion, and Dialogue, online and off!

http://dragonflyhill.wordpress.com/resources-for-group-discussion-and-dialogue-online-and-off/

No Trademarks: URBAN HOMESTEAD and URBAN HOMESTEADING

emmarosenthal — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 14:58:38 +0000

In response to the Dervaes decision to trademark the following terms: (scroll down for more information and links)

urbanhomesteadurbanhomesteadurbanhomesteadurbanhomestead

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Homegrown RevolutionHomegrown RevolutionHomegrown RevolutionHomegrown Revolution

A series of links on the controversial decision of the Dervaes family, to trademark several terms, in common use, and its implications to a movement and social justice in general.

“How can you trademark the idea of going back to our roots? Our interest in eating food from our own yard? In learning to do things for ourselves and make things from scratch? Jess came up with the perfect analogy. What if someone trademarked “DIY” and “do-it-yourself” and then went around shutting down every personal blog that used the acronym? What if they had Facebook accounts deleted, and stopped people from publicly talking about their books that had DIY in the title, even if the books were published before the trademark paperwork was filed?

Trademarking “DIY” would be completely counter to everything the modern DIY movement is about, just as trademarking “urban homesteading” is counter to the spirit of the community of urban homesteaders. The key word here seems to be “community.” The Dervaes family isn’t part of a larger community. Their community ends with the four of them.”

-from http://kristaandjess.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/urban-homesteaders-urban-homesteading-on-the-urban-homestead/

http://thestonecottagediaries.blogspot.com/2011/02/normally-i-dont-post-controversial.html

http://sls.farflungcraft.com/2011/02/whats-in-name-urban-homestead-in.html

http://fightingsharks.blogspot.com/

http://johnludi.blogspot.com/2011/02/urbane-homestudding-tm.html

Holiday Greetings and End of the year appeal from The WE Project

emmarosenthal — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 17:25:35 +0000

December 2010

Dear Friends,

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year,

This has been a very busy and significant year for The WE Project/IHC which is now at home at our own DragonflyHill Urban Farm and Conference Center; a 1914 Craftsman duplex situated in the Westlake section of Echo Park. We’ve initiated several programs and look forward to expanding them in the coming year. We urge you to include us in your end of the year charitable donations so we can continue with these efforts.

DragonflyHill Urban Farm and Conference Center and The WE Project Programs and Services:

DragonflyHill includes The Studios Space, and The Purple Barn at DragonflyHill, The Urban Farm and The Museum House.

The Studio Space houses The WE Project which provides a variety of services to the greater community: conference space, overnight accommodations for speakers and out of town activists, classes, tutoring, individual and organizational consulting, radical healing through Reiki, and a variety of resources and publications. Because of the immense need in the area of dis-ability inclusion, we offer our services to other organizations in methods and planning for increased outreach to this important and overlooked sector of the community.

DragonflyHill Urban Farm is a teaching facility, offering classes in urban farming, from soil preparation to harvest. . The Farm specializes in fruits, herbs and edible flowers and also has a small plot of seasonal vegetables. But our principle focus is on the cultivation of sustainable community connections, economic social justice and mutual support and aid. Amazing things happen when people grow food together.

The Purple Barn at DragonflyHill space for conferences (including up to 5 break out rooms), classes, meetings, events, rehearsal space, yoga and art etc. The Barn, which has space for up to 70 participants, will be available for use in January of 2011; until then we can provide meeting space for up to 30 people. Please contact us for information about space rental and reservations.

The Museum House is a restored 1914 Craftsman duplex*, which had suffered years of neglect and now features period design, furnishings, innovative solutions to dis-ability access and reflects months of craftsmanship, research, and the extensive use of Craigslist. The front of the house is full of edible flowers, fruit trees and herbs. Fifteen rose bushes from varieties in existence when the house was built, line the pathways. Overnight accommodations are available for out of town activists, speakers, students and other wandering souls.

We are looking for collaborators, activists, community builders, artists, writers, actors, workers and scholars to join us on this exciting path. Please let us know your interests so we can explore ways to work together.

All our events and programs are wheelchair accessible and dis-ability affirmative. We hope to provide a model for dis-ability inclusion within the larger movement for universal human rights.

We also appeal to you for your financial support. We make all these services available on the basis of need, not ability to pay. Please make an end of the year TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation to help us with this work.

With sincerest wishes for a wonderful holiday season and peace with justice, in the New Year,

Love,

Emma Rosenthal

Andy Griggs

The WE Project/IHC

For more information on any of our programs please visit our webpage.

http://home.earthlink.net/~theweproject

All donations go directly to the programs of The WE Project. Donations do not go toward property costs or personal living expenses of those residing at DragonflyHill Urban Farm.. The space for The WE Project is provided by Emma Rosenthal and Andy Griggs.

MAKING A CONTRIBUTION TO THE WE PROJECT

Name _______________________ Organization__________________________

Address__________________________________________________________

City__________________________State_____________Zipcode_____________

Phone_________________Fax________________email____________________

Indicate one:___$1000 ___$500 ___$250 ___$100 ___$50 ___$25 ____other

If you would like your donation to go to a specific WE Program, please indicate so here: _____________________and if paying by check, add this information to the memo line. Please make all checks out to The WE Project/IHC.

Credit Card Information:

Name on Card ________________________________________Date __________

Type of card ___Visa ___Mastercard ___Diners ___Discover

Card number____-____-____-____ Expiration Date______ CVC code_______

Amount_________ Signature_________________________________________

To make a contribution on line, via credit card: http://www.ihcenter.org/groups/weproject

To make an inkind donation from our wish list: http://amzn.com/w/21I2OA32816EI

Mail this form to:

The WE Project

345 1/2 Douglas Street

Los Angeles, CA 90026

The WE Project is a project of International Humanities Center, a 501(c)(3) Charitable Trust. All checks should be made payable directly to: The WE Project/IHC. Contributions to The WE Project are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.

MISSION STATEMENT

The WE Project cultivates sustainable paradigms of individual and collective healing, identity and empowerment through education, dialogue, creative expression and collaboration within a social justice context.

The WE Project/IHC at DragonflyHill Urban Farm 345 ½ Douglas Street Los Angeles, CA 90026

Web page: http://home.earthlink.net/~theweproject Blog: http://dragonflyhill.wordpress.com/

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DragonflyhillUrbanFarm

818-404-5784 310-704-3217 theweproject@earthlink.net

New One Day Class: the Fall and Winter Garden Overview

emmarosenthal — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 21:54:49 +0000

In Southern California, Fall and Winter are the busiest seasons for gardening. Join us as we prep the soil for (late) Fall, early Winter planting.

UPDATE: THIS WILL BE CONSOLIDATED INTO ONE CLASS, EITHER SAT OR SUN (LET US KNOW WHAT WORKS BEST FOR YOU). CLASS WILL BE FREE FOR ALL WHO ATTEND!

~~Saturday December 4, 2010 1:00 PM~~: Volunteer Work Party (we feed you!). Prepare yard and materials for the class the following day. Includes some weeding, mixing of soil and water for soil nutrient test, worm bin maintenance, clean up and a more in-depth discussion of material to be taught the following day. Volunteers receive free admission to Sunday’s class.

~~Sunday December 5 2010 1:00 PM~~: $30 (or reciprocity, contact us for details, or volunteer on Saturday.) Children under 12 with parent, are free. All youth under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent. Class covers: soil testing, soil prep, organic fertilizers, selecting and planting herbs, garden design elements, some container gardening, books and other resources and answering general questions including accessibility issues in organic gardening. Light snack will be provided. Instructor: Emma Rosenthal

Future Classes:

Composting, and Compost construction (December)

drip irrigation. (January)

planting bare root fruit trees. (January)

organic rose care– roses made easy! (February)

pruning fruit trees. (February)

container, balcony and kitchen sized gardens. (March)

Planting the Summer/Fall garden (March)

All classes are located at DragonflyHill 345 Douglas Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026. For information call us at 213-291-2469. email us at theweproject@earthlink.net

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Accessibility and Community

All events at DragonflyHill are wheelchair accessible and dis-ability affirmative. if you need additional accommodations please contact us 72 hours prior to the event. Parking is limited, to reserve off street parking based on need, please contact us at 213-291-2469. To allow for greater participation, including people with chemical sensitivity disorder, this is a scent free space. Please refrain from using scented personal products before attending this event.

Reciprocity Statement

There is both labor and expense in providing the services and the space that is DragonflyHill Urban Farm. We request either a financial donation for our events or sweat equity, in reciprocity for the use of the space and the services provided. No one is turned away for lack of funds, and everyone, regardless of their ability has something to contribute (we promise!!). We recognize the increased value of labor reciprocity, as an element of mutual aid, community building, recognition, communion, education and sharing. If a financial contribution is not possible, or if you would rather contribute your skills and abilities, please contact us to work out a suitable exchange.

The WE Project/ is affiliated with the International Humanities Center, a 501 c (3) entity. The We Project cultivates sustainable paradigms of individual and collective healing, identity and empowerment through education, dialogue, creative expression and collaboration.

sage and lavender

All classes are conducted in English and Spanish as needed, and sheltered English for English language learners.

Chayote Harvest

emmarosenthal — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 15:05:09 +0000

The fences and gazebo on the farm are dripping with chayote, hundreds of chayote.

Recipes

http://www.cooks.com/rec/search/0,1-00,chayote,FF.html –several different recipes: quiche, cake, baked, guisado, relleno (stuffed), buttered, souffled, in soup, creamed with potatoes,

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chayote_with_tomato_and_green_chile/

http://www.chow.com/recipes/13562-spicy-chicken-and-chayote-jamaican-stew

http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/11/southwestern-chayote-casserole.html (vegan!)

http://www.melissas.com/Recipes/Recipes/Soups/Chayote-and-Yuca-Root-Soup.aspx

http://ericascocina.com/2010/02/15/cocido-beef-vegetable-soup/

http://www.ifood.tv/network/chicken_chayote_soup/recipes (several chicken and chayote soup recipes!)

Description and History of Chayote

http://www.foodreference.com/html/art-chayote-squash.html

DragonflyHill Urban Farm/The WE Project

Urban farming– this sunday, or arrange for a time that suits you best.

Seed Chayote Available: FREE!!!!

Help Needed: Service Credit Available.

On Haitus

UPCOMING MEETING OF URBAN FARMERS– GET IDEAS, SHARE IDEAS. BRING HOME YUMMY FOOD.

We’ve added a page of resource. Check it out!!!

Resources for Group Discussion, and Dialogue, online and off!

No Trademarks: URBAN HOMESTEAD and URBAN HOMESTEADING

In the News

On Facebook:

In the Blogosphere:

http://deafdogsandgnomes.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-urban-homestead-and-what-it-means-to.html

http://somecallitnatural.blogspot.com/2011/02/urban-homestead-urban-homestead-urban.html

http://viggiesveggies.com/?p=1205

http://inthegardenonline.com/main/2011/02/i-am-an-urban-homesteader/

http://moosaidthemama.blogspot.com/2011/02/im-urban-homesteader.html

http://domaphile.com/2011/02/21/who-owns-the-urban-homestead/

http://pleased-to-meet-you.blogspot.com/2011/02/i-am-urban-homesteader.html

http://fleecenikfarm.blogspot.com/2011/02/into-fray.html

http://thestonecottagediaries.blogspot.com/2011/02/normally-i-dont-post-controversial.html

http://sls.farflungcraft.com/2011/02/whats-in-name-urban-homestead-in.html

http://fightingsharks.blogspot.com/

http://johnludi.blogspot.com/2011/02/urbane-homestudding-tm.html

Holiday Greetings and End of the year appeal from The WE Project

New One Day Class: the Fall and Winter Garden Overview

In Southern California, Fall and Winter are the busiest seasons for gardening. Join us as we prep the soil for (late) Fall, early Winter planting.

Chayote Harvest

Recipes

Description and History of Chayote