Honour the Earth and our connection with it
Feed the soil with compost and manures
Welcome earthworms, ladybugs & praying mantises
Mulch with wood chips, leaves, and straw
Work with weather
Use simple tools
Practice companion planting
Be humble ~ Be empowered
Discourage pests with barriers, traps, decoys
Avoid synthetic fertilizers, herbicides or pesticides
Observe…Adapt
Record planting dates & outcomes year to year
Rotate crops ~ Rest the earth
Eat local & regional food in season
Shop at food co-ops, CSAs, and farmer’s markets
Oppose corporate control of seeds
Beware of greenwash
Make outrageous salads
Stay informed about food issues
Understand organic is more than a certification
Share the harvest
Put food together
Savor the abundance
Know food, know freedom
Give thanks

Text: SCW