The weather this week was perfect to begin working on the garden. I started clearing out weeds and general clean-up on Monday.Spent about two hours a day getting things ready, trying to get a jump on this seasons planting. Wednesday I picked up about a hundred packs of seeds from the 99 cent store, around 30 different varieties of vegetables, snap-dragons and sunflowers. They have several varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. This year we're growing flowers too. I'll probably go back to the store today to pick up more seeds, they're only 9 cents a pack and they sell quick so it's good to buy up as much as possible. I don't want to limit the garden to just vegetables, we can grow everything. I'm looking forward to eventually trading some of what we grow for stuff we don't have with local gardeners and nurseries. I found out that it's more effective to cultivate seedlings before planting. What we need right now is more small pots to start seedlings in. On Friday I took some plastic soda bottles I had saved up and cut them in half and poked a few holes for drainage on the bottom to make some seedling pots. 
1/29/11
Paradise Garden Project Weekend Update- Week 1
The weather this week was perfect to begin working on the garden. I started clearing out weeds and general clean-up on Monday.Spent about two hours a day getting things ready, trying to get a jump on this seasons planting. Wednesday I picked up about a hundred packs of seeds from the 99 cent store, around 30 different varieties of vegetables, snap-dragons and sunflowers. They have several varieties of vegetable and flower seeds. This year we're growing flowers too. I'll probably go back to the store today to pick up more seeds, they're only 9 cents a pack and they sell quick so it's good to buy up as much as possible. I don't want to limit the garden to just vegetables, we can grow everything. I'm looking forward to eventually trading some of what we grow for stuff we don't have with local gardeners and nurseries. I found out that it's more effective to cultivate seedlings before planting. What we need right now is more small pots to start seedlings in. On Friday I took some plastic soda bottles I had saved up and cut them in half and poked a few holes for drainage on the bottom to make some seedling pots. 
1/27/11
Rancho Cucamonga- Why Did Sizzler Get Shut Down?
I was leaving the Coin Wash and noticed that the neighborhood Sizzler had been shut down. It seems somehow they violated the "Alcoholic Beverages Control Act". The sign says they'll be open shortly but it's been closed for a couple months. Did they sell booze to minors or hard liquor without the proper licence? Whatever happened it's damn shame to see Sizzler get shut down. Did you hear what I said? The FUCKING SIZZLER GOT SHUT DOWN. What's the world coming to? Sizzler's been there since I was a kid, I used to go there with my family after church all the time. The Sizzler should be declared a historic landmark. What did they do that was so bad the state had to shut them down?
Pacific Electric Bike Trail, Part1
Monday, I took a bike ride from Milliken to Amethyst on the Pacific Electric Bike Trail. This is just a small part of the trail, not finished yet, that will eventually run from Rialto to Claremont. This stretch starts just north of the large open field that the city of Rancho Cucamonga wants to turn into Central Park. They've already built a community/senior center there on a small part of it. The field is home to several species of sage and other indigenous brush and flowers. I like the idea of a Central Park I just hope they preserve some of the original desert chaparral as a reminder of what the land used to look like before all these people moved here.1/25/11
Viva La Vegan Grocery Store Grand Opening This Weekend!!
Rancho Cucamonga has an all Vegan. Cruelty-Free grocery store? Heck yeah it does!
Viva La Vegan, the inland empire's first all Vegan grocery and clothing store will be having their grand opening this Saturday Jan 29. Viva La Vegan is a cruelty-free grocery store. They offer organic, raw, gluten-free, soy-free and paraben-free products. With a line of cruelty-free purses, wallets, belts, and shoes. The store has quietly been open now for about a month, as they've been building their inventory.
1/24/11
Paradise Garden Project Tools Wish List
John Deere Tractor
First we need about 10 to 15 tractors to start. Preferably John Deere Tractors. I'm sure some people out there have a few lying around collecting dust. Actually, I've been thinking about how much better it is to use only hand tools in a garden, there's a lot of reasons. It might be quick and easy to use a gas or electric tiller, lawn mower, weed eater, etc. but those things are expensive and breakdown, it's a trade off for momentary convenience.
Stargate Universe, Not Dead Yet!
The SyFy channel stupidly, did not renew Stargate Universe for a third season. When I heard the news the first thing to cross my mind was the outrage from Stargate's vast fan base and that the producers of the show wouldn't give up and find another network for the next season. That's what's happening now. There's a save Stargate Campaign brewing and executive producer Joseph Mallozi said this recently on his blog:
1/23/11
Dirt First Community Garden Collective- Dana Point, California
Dirt First Community Garden in Dana Point, California started in 2008. Sadly, I haven't made it out there yet but pretty soon I'm going to start visiting and writing about other community garden projects in Southern California. Dirt First will be one of the first places. They have no upcoming events at the moment but will probably start having some shows and pot-lucks around February. Also they're in a pretty sweet location just south of Dana Point, one of the best beaches. For more information or questions contact Scott Brown on Dirt First's facebook page:
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