Pullet Pile-up

It is early morning rush-hour traffic here at Pachamama's Garden. Pullets are piling up at the entrance to the laying boxes. They are anxious to get to work and produce some eggs.

Lemons for Lemonade

It's citrus season in Tucson and lemons abound. My kitchen is filled with the scent of fresh-squeezed lemons. The juice goes into ice cube trays and once frozen, into freezer baggies. When the temperatures rise above 100 degrees F and the cost of lemons at the store follows suit, I drop a hand full of lemon cubes into a vessel of water and sugar and relish in tasty, local lemonade.

Pachamama's Garden

Hello from the Micro-Urban Farm!

With the return of sunlight, the chickens are popping out the eggs. Check-out the chocolate egg from the 6 month old cuckoo maran. Breakfast at Pachamama's Garden is full of pleasures and surprises.

Last days in Lithuania

Comrades! In the Republic of Uzupis there resides numerous bohemians, which insures interesting cultural expressions. This enclave of Vilnius has its on mayor, currency, and constitution, all legitimate and illegitimate. It allows you to be who ever you are, no questions asked! This hedgehog arrived and was welcomed during a concert by Swedish musicians-artists. Recycling is an option in Lithuania as well as building straw bale structures. Edita (pictured with moi) is director of Straw bale Building Association, an organization promoting straw structures throughout Baltic countries. Other photos are of the Trakai Castle, first built in 1321, destroyed by Germans during war time and later rebuilt for tourist.

Wild Berries in the Lithuanian Forest

This ancient lake has deposits of white clay which residents use to condition and cleanse their skin. Blue berries and stawberries are abundant in the neighboring forests. Numerous people pick and sell along frequented areas, such as bus stops and roadways.

Neringa - On the Baltic Sea

Hello From the Curonian Spit! Kissed by the Baltic Sea from the west and hugged by the Curonian Lagoon on the east, this UNESCO World Heritage listed nugget is home for freshwater and saltwater fish, shore and forest birds, pine forests, swamps, sand dunes,wild pigs, deer and tasty wild strawberries. 2/3 of this Spit belongs to Lithuania and the remainder belongs to Russia. This popular resort has an abundance of cultural and recreational activities, including the consumption of fresh, smoked fish.

My companion Jurgita, Director of The Environmental Information Center.

Jonines celebration (beginning of summer) - Lithuania

Hello from Lithuania!
Experience a taste of centuries old tradition of celebrating Jonines, the coming of summer! Enjoy the attached nano-videos to listen to ancient songs which accompany this celebration.