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Going Green

BBS Radio
Planting The Seed
In You!

The idea of going green is exciting, whether you believe in eradic weather and climate change or not!

Between shows, BBS Radio staff have been cultivating land next to and surrounding the studio. We love the idea of fresh fruits, nuts and vegetables, home grown, organic goodness.

It is our intent to foster greater awareness, and to this end, we plan to lead by example, in hopes of inspiring others! So, plant a seed! Others will notice the fruits! How could they not?

Future projects include building another studio on location entirely powered by solar energy.

Join us in going green! And check back with us from time-to-time to follow our progress!

the saga unfolds...

August 16, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM What a time it was these past few weeks. I've learned deer love gardens. Baby deer can jump a five foot fence - at a stand still! They love eating new tree limbs, especially on fruit bearing trees, along with the all the leaves. I've actually stared (and fumed) when all my tomato plants tops were eaten, all the tops of the beets, all the pepper plants tops (while budding and flowering), all the squash and zucchini tops and stocks, and yes, even the trees! Fact is, they eat like goats! It was a real stunner! Thankfully, the new fence portion I erected, is on a hill and the jump is slightly over 6 feet (and rocks are everywhere). It's a strong deterrent! But other areas on the property seem to beckon them in (inviting them) to dine.

I got the deer scram. The stuff that smells of concentrated rotten eggs and garlic (which is, what it is). Horrible, horrible! A long shower is very necessary after use (very, very necessary).

I also leveled two flat areas on the property, plots of level green grass for the family to play. I than dug up boulders and rocks and built two rock walls between a 'new path' by the new fence, and two new flat turfs on the property. Then planted seed!

I'm not as young as I once was! It took hard work! I had to find, dig up, and move almost all the rocks and boulders by hand to location. In the process, I literally smoothed and leveled the top third of the property. The Fence along the path is pig gauge wire (extremely thick), that came with the property, and look greet when framed by 4x4's. Making sure the fence posts would line up correctly for the 16 ft long pig gauge wire and the slope was difficult. It was done with a hope and a prayer, but it couldn't have turned out better!

June 27, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM Some beautiful flowers from the fruit trees, and delicious growing plums and persimmon fruit. The figs are coming nicely, the drawf and the other two fig trees, which are growing much faster. The peas are pure heaven! There are so many, it's hard not to walk away with a grin (knowing your taste buds can be satisfied at any time)!

June 24, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM What a month! I finished the kiwi alcove and the grape pergola (arbor). Next I plan on doing a beautiful fence surrounding 1/3 of the property, made of 4x4s 7 feet high and extremely thick gauge fence... thicker by 3 times than the gauge of fence shown in the photo appearing below. It will be perfect for crawling plants, ivy and other plants for seclusion and elimination of dust (a major problem in the area).

I replanted the tomatoes and 1/3 of the beets for spacing, but the beets took the replanting poorly, as I tugged them out, and was not gentle in their handling (lesson learned). The Tomatoes took the replanting within 24 hours. The beets took almost a week, and still haven't quite recovered. I planted so much stuff it's hard to find the room to replant. I must have planted 200 totato plants alone, spacing of 3-4 inches (not enough). Oh well!

We've already enjoyed wonderful baby red leaf baby butter leaf lettuce, as well, baby spinanch and a wonderful tex mex lettuce mix. Finally, we've enjoyed sugar snap peas, which are fantastic! A couple peppers have already produced in teh second garden, a long stretch of garden to the left of the Pergola, in in similar location to the grapes growing on the temporary fence (replacing soon).

The one miniture pear tree, apple tree and a plumb tree all developed curling leaf, red and brown bumps (and black dots), and other crazy stuff, which I believe resulted from my over watering. I gave them all a sulfer and/copper remedy and miracle grow, after I took off all the infected leaves. I hope it works.

You should see the avacado tree and pomogranite trees, which I will post next time...

May 24, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM "It's been a month, and I err'd big time! I used seeds almost 5 years old, never refrigerated, and transported across the country. I never thought they'd turn out useless. Moreover, I think I planted the seeds too early (two hail storms hit us in late April and early May) and I planted the seeds too deep (I don't read directions if I can help it).

I reseeded the big garden last weekend. It appears everything is starting to grow except perhaps the chives and peppers. The rest are all shooting out of the rich 100% compost soil (from our own land, built up over 3 years).

In the big garden I planted zesty, red leaf and butterhead lettuce, carrots, white radishes, beets, tomatoes (many varieties), broccoli and cauliflower, onions (long and round varieties), spinach, hot, sweet, pimento, crispy, Chinese and giant varieties of peppers (we love peppers), chives, cilantro, sage and rosemary, oregano and two varieties of peas and string beans.

The second garden, recently completed, and surrounding our grapes (soon to have a nice trellice to grow up on), I planted squash, cucumbers, watermelon, peppers, zucchini and pumpkins. But, these were all from the old seed bags which failed in the big garden. Some took root in the potters and I replanted them, but for the life of me, I'm not sure whats growing (I didn't take the time to tag the potters with notes). The two remaining potters (soon to be replanted) have peppers growing in them (I'm guessing)!

Our peaches, persimmons and other fruit and berry bushes are coming along excellently. It will be fine dining soon!

April 26, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM "I can remember planting a Clementine Mandarin, Meyer Lemon, Bartlett semi dwarf Pear, granny smith apple, red fuji apple, catalina plum, golden nectar plum, Pineapple Quince, Sudachi, pineapple guava, bing cherry, rainier cherry, sweetheart cherry, pomegranates, persimmon, passionfruit and avacado tree! I may have left a a couple trees out! I also planted black jack fig and other fig varieties, black berries, rasberries, boysenberries, blueberries, kiwi and a few grape varieties."

April 21, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM "Finally, I can see green! Would you believe it? I actually look forward to rolling out of bed sooner, to see the new sprouts! It's something to look forward to! I believe this would have a similar therapeutic affect on everyone! So plant a garden!"

April 14, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM "BBS Radio is excited to be associated with (and cofounders of) one of the greenest beauty product care companies in the world! "

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April 13, 2010:

DOUGLAS NEWSOM "Just yesterday, while returning home from the grocery store, I thought, 'Boy, it will be more excellent to eat home grown fresh fruits and vegetables soon! I bet everything tastes better, noticeaby.' (and my mouth drooled)!"