tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post3025317777996753852..comments2024-01-30T13:26:43.887+02:00Comments on The Journey: Good timesJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08013060781688432165noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post-64031060743162193142010-09-14T16:30:15.105+03:002010-09-14T16:30:15.105+03:00Nearly forgot to add that the pouring of water ont...Nearly forgot to add that the pouring of water onto grass was in Colorado where we lived for two years.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013060781688432165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post-51324663662526571532010-09-14T16:28:37.677+03:002010-09-14T16:28:37.677+03:00I think most people accept that something is going...I think most people accept that something is going on and man is responsible for it, what that something is and how it will affect them I am not sure they really know. What I do think might be happening though are people are tired of the scary scenarios and would like some positive things to do that are achievable. Also the endless arguments between scientists are a big switch off, although in reality it is all part of the debate where consensus is achieved and perhaps people need to understand that. <br /><br />Meanwhile what we need are positive examples of reducing our demand on the energy reserves of this world. I know I was absolutely horrified to realise that our average use of water was a tiny fraction of normal expected US household consumption. I felt awful pouring water onto grass in a semi-arid desert when farmers were having to ration their use, all because the home owners association demanded that it be green. It didn't feel right. There is so much that can be done in the US and Europe to reduce consumption. Thoughtful consumption of resources would be a start. <br /><br />Gosh if I don't stop now I will be half way towards my master's thesisJoannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013060781688432165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post-39027850065038213032010-09-14T15:58:25.011+03:002010-09-14T15:58:25.011+03:00Speaking of hottest summer and coldest winter, do ...Speaking of hottest summer and coldest winter, do you find that most people around you accept the concept of climate change? <br />It is so discouraging to see so many dismissing it here in the States.<br />DeniseAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post-47171662175814793542010-09-07T09:01:35.344+03:002010-09-07T09:01:35.344+03:00Experience is definitely good and a lot of informa...Experience is definitely good and a lot of information is on the internet which is really helpful but at the end of the day it is only by going out there and doing it that you find what works in each situation. Our experience from previous gardens is helpful but a different soil and a different climate and different growing years it is a constant learning process.<br /><br />It is lovely to feel included in the community despite the language barriers.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08013060781688432165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3667528135627300426.post-38176763375958052582010-09-07T08:37:58.227+03:002010-09-07T08:37:58.227+03:00So many lessons learnt in a season! Books are gre...So many lessons learnt in a season! Books are great at giving useful information but there is no better teacher than experience. It seems you are making a mark not only on the land but with the people around you. You and Ian are living gospels, great news indeed. Bless you both.Mavishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06891683963512705794noreply@blogger.com