Monthly Archives: June 2009

The new food movie, Food, Inc. is rumbling towards us, putting the North American food story into a form fit for mass public consumption. So galling are its discussions of large scale corporate interests that it’s provoked Monsanto into posting … Continue reading →

Stefan forwarded news of a new film released on YouTube which is worth a look. Home describes itself as an ode to the planet’s beauty and its delicate harmony. Through the landscapes of 54 countries captured from above, Yann Arthus-Bertrand … Continue reading →

Some of the ASLE conference sessions I attended this week included one about edible campus projects at Lafayette College (Corn on the Quad); the University of Central Arkansas – Allison Wallace‘s work with the Dee Brown Memorial Garden; and the … Continue reading →

Some of the books (and poets and websites) that have been mentioned in the sessions I’ve attended, or which I’ve acquired, or which I recommended to people…. Film/YouTube clips/SlidesA Farm for the Future (on YouTube, in 5 parts)Being CaribouDesign for … Continue reading →

I’ve been short a few iambs here at the Cafe lately, but this week should catch me up. The “Island Time”-themed 2009 edition of the ASLE biannual conference is underway in Victoria, running until Saturday. Much to say about much … Continue reading →