"Hey Meghan,
Yes! i know of several.
In Baja there is Buena Fortuna (which i have a blog about.. the founder is a true master of botany and has traveled the world collecting exotic plants for the biosanctuary in outside of La Ribera). Go to La Ribera…"
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Finding Pachamama: An Exploration of Industrial and Indigenous Land Management in Latin American
The term 'Pachamama' originates from the indigenous cultures of Andean South America. Translated from the hybridized native Quechua/Aymara and Spanish languages into English as "Earth Mother" or "Mother World", the word symbolizes a strong respect for land and an understanding of the codependent relationship that humans have with it. Pachamama is the Incan goddess of fertility, planting and harvesting. The central ritual to Pachamama is called the 'Challa' or 'Pago', meaning 'payment', and is practiced by making offerings of food or drink to the soil. As a student of soil science at Oregon State, I learned that the only sustainable way to manage soil is to ensure that new deposits of organic matter are applied to the land so that the biology of soil ecosystems can survive and continue to cycle the nutrients that feed plants. The hard science learned in labs at Oregon State brings new validity to the ritual of Challa, confirming the functional reasoning behind this spiritual practice. Pachamama is a single term embodying the three edicts of permaculture: care of land, care of people and return of surplus. As a passionate student of permaculture, I have dedicated my journey through Central and South America to the search for Pachamama. Check out my blog (below) devoted to reporting my findings as I travel through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama and Brazil. Viva Pachamama!
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Ha O Mek Ka: Permaculture in Chiapas, Mexico
About an hour and a half drive from San Christobal into the rural hills of Chiapas, I visited a permaculture farm called Ha O Mek Ka (translation: Alpha to Omega), in a town called Tzajala . The farm, founded and run by Sylviane, a permaculturist originally from France now married to a native of Chiapas, was started in the 1980s, years before the Zapatista revolution. Because of the time invested, Sylviane's foreign origin no longer casts her as an outsider, and…
ContinuePosted on August 15, 2010 at 1:00pm
Chiapas Mexico and the Return of the Zapatista Movement
My second blog, Northern Baja and the Mexican Revolution, offered a brief history of the Mexican revolution of 1910, lead by Emiliano Zapata in support of agrarian reform and indigenous rights. Journeying to the southern-most state of Mexico, Chiapas, revealed a side of Mexico where the Zapatista movement is still very much alive.…
Posted on July 3, 2010 at 6:30am
Cactus, Bugs and Chilis: Living off the Land in Oaxaca, Mexico
Riding into Oaxaca through steep mountians sprinkled with wild agave shooting skyward stems bursting with yellow flowers, we sink into valleys held by eroding hills. Oaxaca is a land of incredibly unique cuisine. The legendary moles (savory sauce) of Mexico originate somewhere in this southern region though each area has its own version of the sauce based on the resources and ingredients available to them. The mole most common in Oaxaca is called ´mole negro´ and is…
ContinuePosted on May 13, 2010 at 5:30pm
Xochimilco: The Garden Islands of Mexico City
Mexico City is built upon a dried up lake bed. Acutally, it is built upon Aztec and Pre-Aztec ruins, built upon the ancient lake bed. One can imagine the environment that the first settlers of the region inhabited by visiting Xochimilco. In this neighborhood, on the outskirts of the city, the ancient lake has been preserved. Throughout the history of the area, the population has maintained and built up natural islands that existed throughout the lake. When the…
ContinuePosted on May 7, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment
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Meghan L. Krueger left a comment for Sarah LaRock"Hi Sarah,
During spring permaculture class at OSU Andrew mentioned that you've been in Mexico living. I plan to visit Mexico in the near future. Does there exist a farm you would recommend checking out with folks who welcome curious, helpful…"
Lori Deskins commented on Sarah LaRock's blog post Pimp my Garden: Episode #1"Absolutely beautiful glass wall, very ingenious retainer wall...you are so creative! Blessings,
Lori"
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Um grande abraço!
Monica"
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Sarah LaRock's blog post was featuredHa O Mek Ka: Permaculture in Chiapas, Mexico
About an hour and a half drive from San Christobal into the rural hills of Chiapas, I visited a permaculture farm called Ha O Mek Ka (translation: Alpha to Omega), in a town called Tzajala . The farm, founded and run by Sylviane, a permaculturist originally from France now married to a native of Chiapas, was started in the 1980s, years before the Zapatista revolution. Because of the time invested, Sylviane's foreign origin no longer casts her as an outsider, and foreign visitors to the farm are…See More
Sarah LaRock posted a blog postHa O Mek Ka: Permaculture in Chiapas, Mexico
About an hour and a half drive from San Christobal into the rural hills of Chiapas, I visited a permaculture farm called Ha O Mek Ka (translation: Alpha to Omega), in a town called Tzajala . The farm, founded and run by Sylviane, a permaculturist originally from France now married to a native of Chiapas, was started in the 1980s, years before the Zapatista revolution. Because of the time invested, Sylviane's foreign origin no longer casts her as an outsider, and foreign visitors to the farm are…See More
Sarah LaRock commented on Andrew Millison's album
Herb Galaxy Spiral: Season 2
"BEAMING! it´s beautiful.. you on the roof? post more pics of the garden!!
in columbia now, just got back from a cacoa/reforestation farm.. blogs coming!!"
Sarah LaRock's blog post was featuredChiapas Mexico and the Return of the Zapatista Movement
My second blog, Northern Baja and the Mexican Revolution, offered a brief history of the Mexican revolution of 1910, lead by Emiliano Zapata in support of agrarian reform and indigenous rights. Journeying to the southern-most state of Mexico, Chiapas, revealed a side of Mexico where the Zapatista movement is still very much alive.A BRIEF HISTORY:On January first, 1994, an armed and well organized group of political rebels invaded several cities throughout the state of Chiapas. The insurgents…See More
Sarah LaRock posted a blog postChiapas Mexico and the Return of the Zapatista Movement
My second blog, Northern Baja and the Mexican Revolution, offered a brief history of the Mexican revolution of 1910, lead by Emiliano Zapata in support of agrarian reform and indigenous rights. Journeying to the southern-most state of Mexico, Chiapas, revealed a side of Mexico where the Zapatista movement is still very much alive.A BRIEF HISTORY:On January first, 1994, an armed and well organized group of political rebels invaded several cities throughout the state of Chiapas. The insurgents…See More
Sarah LaRock posted a blog postCactus, Bugs and Chilis: Living off the Land in Oaxaca, Mexico
Riding into Oaxaca through steep mountians sprinkled with wild agave shooting skyward stems bursting with yellow flowers, we sink into valleys held by eroding hills. Oaxaca is a land of incredibly unique cuisine. The legendary moles (savory sauce) of Mexico originate somewhere in this southern region though each area has its own version of the sauce based on the resources and ingredients available to them. The mole most common in Oaxaca is called ´mole negro´ and is made with a specific ancho…See More
Andrew Millison commented on Sarah LaRock's blog post Xochimilco: The Garden Islands of Mexico City"Sarah,
That's so funny, I was just reading about Xochimilco an hour ago. In the editor's notes from the latest edition of the Permaculture Activist, Scott Horton describes the Chinampas. That's so cool that you are there to experience…"
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- At 9:42am on November 3, 2010, Meghan L. Krueger said…
- Hi Sarah,
During spring permaculture class at OSU Andrew mentioned that you've been in Mexico living. I plan to visit Mexico in the near future. Does there exist a farm you would recommend checking out with folks who welcome curious, helpful visitors? ...near the beach and/or in southern Mexico or simply a must experience?
Best,
Meghan Krueger
- At 2:05pm on March 4, 2010, James Cassidy said…
- Keep me INFORMED!
- At 7:25pm on December 16, 2009, Andrew Millison said…
- Yay Sarah. You LaROCK!
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