Roger's Garden

We are very lucky to have Roger as part of our Transition group. He has a lovely garden that he has shared with us.

This is a picture of Muscadine grapes.  These grapes are in their third year.

Here is what Wikipedia has to say about Muscadines:

Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) are a grapevine species native to the present-day southeastern United States that has been extensively cultivated since the 16th Century. Its recognized range in the United States extends from New York south to Florida, and west to Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas. They are well adapted to their native warm and humid climate; they need fewer chilling hours than better known varieties and they thrive on summer heat.



Muscadine berries range from bronze to dark purple to black in color when ripe. However, many wild varieties stay green through maturity. They have skin sufficiently tough that eating the raw fruit often involves biting a small hole in the skin to suck out the pulp inside. Muscadines are not only eaten fresh, but also are used in making wine, juice, and jelly.


Muscadine grapes are rich sources of polyphenols and other nutrients studied for their potential health benefits.


In a natural setting, muscadines are important plants for improving wildlife habitat by providing cover, browse, and fruit for a wide variety of animals.

Thank you Roger

Great community

Last night, August 18, 2010, our Transition Hendersonville community got together for a picnic. It was a lovely evening.  We were joined by the members of the Polk County group.  Here we are playing a "get to know your community" game.  It is wonderful to belong to a group of people who feel so passionate about the earth. 

Diane's chicken house - update

The chicken house, left, and worm habitat, right, are coming along great! 

Permaculture field trip

On August 15 we went on a permaculture field trip. Here is Zev Friedman, Living Systems Design, recapping our visit to the forest garden.  This was a great opportunity to see how rethinking our garden spaces can help to make a change in our growing habits. 

Diane's chicken house - work in progress

Follow Diane's progress as she builds a chicken house and worm habitat.  The construction material is AAC block - Aerated autoclaved concrete a lightweight, precast building material and provides structure, insulation, fire and mold resistance in a single material. AAC products include blocks, wall panels, floor and roof panels, and lintels.

Check back for updated photos. 

Why do I belong to a Transition Movement

I want to be sure I leave the planet a better place.  By getting  people committed to the Transition movement I feel I  will be leaving the planet in good hands.

I also do it for them !!!