Douglas Jack shares his lifelong work with the world's First Nation peoples. They hold the keys to humanity's survival. China Rising Radio Sinoland 220921
Douglas Jack shares his lifelong work with the world's First Nation peoples. They hold the keys to humanity's survival. China Rising Radio Sinoland 220921
Earlier today I went out to check on my self-sustainability status. It is woeful. Nevertheless, my small and modest, mainly fruit and herb garden, is very cathartically satisfying. Not doing tomatoes and veges this season – not worth competing with the farmers’ direct outlet within a short walking distance.
It is early spring in my part of the world. Recently finished the winter season of (dozens and dozens of) mandarins – now the next season blossoms are swelling – as are the Washington Navel oranges.
Nectarines already flowered and setting. Peaches and apricots in full bloom.
Loquats swelling to half size – ready for harvest late October.
First asparagus shoots emerging.
Raspberries fully leaved and beginning to show fruit. Gooseberries and thornless blackberries beginning to burst into leaf. Strawberries flowering. Mrs S makes the perfect jam – she ‘invented’ the slow cooking method now fashionable
Apples (Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji and Pink Lady) and pears (two x Packham) – all just showing signs of staggered blossom burst.
Rhubarb is continuous (Mrs S makes a lovely apple and rhubarb crumble).
Parsley, oregano and rosemary all over the place (I have a great omelette recipe). Note to self - I need to plant some new basil.
Various chillies nearing end of season.
Lemons from the neighbour’s overhanging tree. New Tahitian lime seedling in full bloom – but main supply is from a neighbour.
We had a yet another great (Kalamata) olive season (Mrs S has the perfect recipe for curing – red wine vinegar and various herbs – fennel, garlic, chilli etc. I do the saline water bathing for a couple of months).
Our (Uzbek) neighbour provides us with honey – my flowers – his bees.
Expecting a good passionfruit crop this year and I might even plant some beetroot (I have a great mustard/malt vinegar recipe).
I have a very small but cramped backyard – but pity those neighbours with a swimming pool!
Almost forgot the three fig trees – two of them babies – keep the other well pruned.
Another great guest and superb presentation – inspiring and thought provoking. I have also merely browsed and bookmarked his impressive and comprehensive website – watched a few of the links. Through his lifetime of research, sincerity and living experience, Douglas has provided a wonderful legacy. Well done DJ. Shared.
Earlier today I went out to check on my self-sustainability status. It is woeful. Nevertheless, my small and modest, mainly fruit and herb garden, is very cathartically satisfying. Not doing tomatoes and veges this season – not worth competing with the farmers’ direct outlet within a short walking distance.
It is early spring in my part of the world. Recently finished the winter season of (dozens and dozens of) mandarins – now the next season blossoms are swelling – as are the Washington Navel oranges.
Nectarines already flowered and setting. Peaches and apricots in full bloom.
Loquats swelling to half size – ready for harvest late October.
First asparagus shoots emerging.
Raspberries fully leaved and beginning to show fruit. Gooseberries and thornless blackberries beginning to burst into leaf. Strawberries flowering. Mrs S makes the perfect jam – she ‘invented’ the slow cooking method now fashionable
Apples (Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji and Pink Lady) and pears (two x Packham) – all just showing signs of staggered blossom burst.
Rhubarb is continuous (Mrs S makes a lovely apple and rhubarb crumble).
Parsley, oregano and rosemary all over the place (I have a great omelette recipe). Note to self - I need to plant some new basil.
Various chillies nearing end of season.
Lemons from the neighbour’s overhanging tree. New Tahitian lime seedling in full bloom – but main supply is from a neighbour.
We had a yet another great (Kalamata) olive season (Mrs S has the perfect recipe for curing – red wine vinegar and various herbs – fennel, garlic, chilli etc. I do the saline water bathing for a couple of months).
Our (Uzbek) neighbour provides us with honey – my flowers – his bees.
Expecting a good passionfruit crop this year and I might even plant some beetroot (I have a great mustard/malt vinegar recipe).
I have a very small but cramped backyard – but pity those neighbours with a swimming pool!
Almost forgot the three fig trees – two of them babies – keep the other well pruned.
I have not read this yet (copy available on archive.org) but it seemed relevant to some of the comments near the end …
• The Racial Elements of European History
https://www.theapricity.com/earlson/reeh/index.htm
What a fascinating topic - I am still buried in the last century.
Another great guest and superb presentation – inspiring and thought provoking. I have also merely browsed and bookmarked his impressive and comprehensive website – watched a few of the links. Through his lifetime of research, sincerity and living experience, Douglas has provided a wonderful legacy. Well done DJ. Shared.
Could you please post a link to Douglas Jack's website? Thank you.