Washingtonians Come Together! Washington Peeps

[SweetSilver]

Yup; it was especially sad that the birds in the worst shape were being shown under the name of my old community club, now fallen from the days that we routinely sent as many as three state winners to Chicago in one year (when I went in 1969 there were two of us). It was especially sad because my cousin the chicken-whisperer (the kid with all the rosettes) was pretty much running a full-time chicken washing demonstration, since his Mom is the barn supervisor. It was really obvious that the leader of that club had no understanding of the basics of showing animals, and the kids were the ones getting discouraged by white ribbons and disqualifications.
I think the Sumatra cock had his tail stolen by a fair visitor, though.

Really????

 

[itsren]

I know that itsren has a family club, and I want to avoid offense, here, but the thing that was most valuable about 4H for me was being a member of a huge community club, one that ran for four generations and continues to this day; I was a 10 year member and then a project leader into my twenties, and then, coming back fifteen years later was astonished at the rise of small , one project clubs and family clubs and the dearth of the big community clubs which had been the rule before.

No offense taken.

From what I understand, we don't have any community clubs close by. And, being that I live in an Urban area, in a small house, on a 10,000 sq. foot lot, I don't feel like I'm set up to run 4-H Community club. Having a family club is the best I can do for my kids right now.

 

[itsren]

So I'm excited. I'll be volunteering tomorrow when my 5th grade son attends JA BizTown. He's over-the-top ecstatic - he was "hired" to be a banker.

Do any of you have experience with BizTown? Any hints, tips etc. to provide an untrained volunteer. I'm a last-minute volunteer, so I didn't go to training.

Haven't seen it yet, but from what I understand, BizTown operates exactly like a real community would. The kids earn money and they can go shopping with their paycheck. My kids started taking JA courses in first grade, I believe it was, with the ultimate goal of being prepared for BizTown in 5th grade.

http://www.jawashington.org/world/biztown.php

Well, I'm off to meet with the 4-H Extension agent. Looking forward to it.

 

[mikeyb]

I hope this isn't confusing to anyone. But hi!!
No, I know it looks like I'm a new peep but that's not true. I've been here since 2/2010.
Apparently my machine eliminated the "cookie" and I had to re-sign in. That didn't work. So after trying all day to sign in and contacting the powere that be (with no response) they kept telling me they sent the info to my mail box. Funny, I never received it. Huh, every tom, dick and harry can get me a message but not these guys. IDK.
Hopefully I will get this corrected in the near future. Mike

Well how about that? I'mmmmmmmmmmm BACK!
I finally got some info back from BYC about logging on. It seems that the cookie on my computer was corrupted and I had todo a reset. Didn't know what the H they were talking about so I googled it and lo and behold I got good instructions and voila!
Whew.

 

[mikeyb]

Quote: LOL..reminds me when I was trying my best to learn Spanish. As I did a lot of trucking from the border north and I was dealing with mostly Mexicans I thought it would be smart to learn at least a few phrases. Hmm, unintended conseqences do occur.
After one long morning that started very early and several cups of coffee I found my self at the shipper's in Laredo, Tx. Oh yeah, needed to find the head and find it quick.
So, to reduce confusion I ask a group of men where the bathroom was in Spanish. They all smiled, nodded their heads and game me the directions.
In Spanish. Never got that far on the tapes I was using to learn Spanish. I dang near wet my pants.

 

[elizmartin]

It is 30x96! 15 ft in the center. I could grow trees!

This is sooooo kool, is it a kit or ???? Will you need to clear it off when it snows because of snow weight???? I would love to cover my garden and small trees, saving blossoms from our late spring storms and surprising cold snaps...My garden and trees are about half that size....
eliz

 

[pettec63]

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Good for you Mo! Hope they think about it!

 

[pettec63]

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Bravo Zulu Julie...I think you'll be a fabulous leader and have everything in the club shipshape.

Thanks Robin!! I'm calling her today and ask more questions.

 

[pettec63]

Year-Round Gardening:
Our Best Plans for Greenhouses, Hoop Houses,
Cold Frames and More​

Shorter days and tumbling temperatures needn’t put a halt to your supply of homegrown food. When the growing gets tough courtesy of Jack Frost and company, take action by outfitting your garden with a homemade selection of season-stretching gear. The icing on the cake? Many of the devices you make can also get things growing sooner come spring!
Here, you’ll find our best ideas and plans for DIY cold frames, greenhouses, hoop houses, low tunnels, cloches and other tools that can keep the harvests coming throughout fall and beyond. The dozens of projects range from elaborate and permanent to quick and simple, and many can be made from recycled materials. Have some juice or milk jugs? Turn them into fast cloches. How about some used windows? Fashion an easy cold frame (see photo, right).
No matter the size or style of your plot, you’ll find an effective garden-protection strategy that fits your budget.
General Season-Extension Information

Garden Know-How: Extend Your Growing Season
February/March 2007
MOTHER EARTH NEWS Contributing Editor Barbara Pleasant shares how to craft an amazing array of season-stretching devices on a shoestring budget, including cloches, tunnels, a classic cold frame and more.
14 Ways to Extend Your Gardening Season
June/July 1994
Savor produce straight-from-the-garden, no matter the season, by using raised beds, trellises, crop rotations and other growing strategies that encourage year-round harvests.
Extending the Season
September/October 1985
New to the art of coaxing crops to grow out-of-season? This primer will get you started strong. You’ll learn how to set up a tunnel cloche and a cold frame, how to use and maintain them, and which crops you can grow in them.
Cloches

Undercover Device: The Cloche
September/October 1984
How to Make Mini-Greenhouses
March/April 1977
Turn familiar “throwaway” items — peanut butter jars, plastic milk containers, 1-gallon glass jugs — into easy cloches to combat the chill of early spring and late fall.
Cold Frames

Use Cold Frames to Grow More Food
December 2007/January 2008
Cold Frame Gardening Success
February/March 1992
Build a Cold Frame for All Seasons
November/December 1989
How to Make an Inexpensive Cold Frame
March/April 1982
Build a Ventilated Cold Frame for Winter Vegetables
January/February 1982
Exercise your right to homegrown salads year-round! This sturdy, thrifty twist on the homemade cold frame is ideal for growing winter lettuce, carrots, beets, chard and more.
Building a Cold Frame
March/April 1981
How to Build a Cold Frame and Hotbed
March/April 1976
Hoop Houses

Build This Easy Hoop House to Grow More Food
October/November 2011
Extend your season like never before for less than $1,000.
Low-Cost, Versatile Hoop Houses
February/March 2003
Low Tunnels

Use Low Tunnels to Grow Veggies in Winter: Quick Hoops
October/November 2009
Greenhouses

DIY, Low-Cost and Multipurpose Greenhouses
October/November 2009
This collection of greenhouse ideas will inspire you to design and build your own greenhouse from recycled or inexpensive materials.
The Amazing, Low-Cost, Multipurpose, Solar-Heated Greenhouse/Guesthouse
October 2009
A Small Greenhouse From a Bus Stop Shelter
July 2009
Build a Greenhouse From Used Windows or Storm Doors
March 2009
Earth-Sheltered Greenhouse
February/March 2004
Triple the length of your growing season with this simple, energy-efficient design.
Choosing a Greenhouse
February/March 2003
Will’s Mini-Greenhouse
October/November 1997
MOTHER’s Portable Garden Room
June/July 1997
Designing and Building a Recycled Greenhouse
December/January 1996
How to Build a Window Greenhouse
November/December 1987
You Can Build Your Own Add-On Greenhouse
January/February 1987
Cut on a Hot Tin Roof
November/December 1985
How to Build a Low-Cost Greenhouse With Pine Poles
January/February 1985
Greenhouse Growing: Tips for Basic Greenhouse Cultivation
November/December 1980
MOTHER’s Backyard Greenhouse
September/October 1980
Build a Solar Window Greenhouse
September/October 1980
How to Greenhouse Garden
November/December 1976
Build an Ecosystem: The Earth-Sheltered Solar Greenhouse
July/August 1974
How to Build a Pit Greenhouse
July/August 1972
Readers’ Season Extension Tips

Use Hog Panels for a Greenhouse Frame
April/May 2012
Heavy-duty wire fencing — also known as hog panels — can be arched over an existing garden bed to create a simple, cheap greenhouse frame in a jiffy.
Raise Seedlings With a Greenhouse on Wheels
April/May 2012
Your vehicle can provide a warm, nourishing environment for seeds.
Inexpensive Mini-Greenhouse
February/March 2012
This raised garden bed mini-greenhouse has railroad ties for its base and some scrap wood and sheet plastic as its cover.
Lightweight Plant Protector
October/November 2011
Use a lightweight fleece blanket to protect your plants from early frosts.
A Frost-Free Garden Greenhouse
August/September 2011
This simple greenhouse design will let you get a big head start on spring planting.
Simple, Heated Cold Frame
February/March 2011
Use a birdbath heater or a crock pot to warm up a small cold frame, extending your growing season even further.
Freezer Cold Frame
February/March 2006
Transform and old chest freezer into a cold frame.
Build a Free-Standing Greenhouse
February/March 2004
Reader Clara Coleman of Woody Creek, Colo., designed and built this 200-square-foot greenhouse.


Read more: http://www.motherearthnews.com/year-round-gardening-zl0z12onzhir.aspx#ixzz2AHl4TFdJ

Thanks Greg!! This is just what I was looking for!!! You rock dude!!!

 

[pettec63]

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