Comprehensive Services for an Abundant Future
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When renowned scientists and crucial proven published facts are censored and open scientific discourse is prohibited, serious negative consequences, fraud, and harm follow. Food self sufficiency is more important than ever in these times. LBCAS provides everything required to make this a reality, using many crop types and strategies designed for your specific location, needs, and diet. The Southwest deserts, dry lands and other climates support a wide selection of fruits and vegetables year round using appropriate varieties and cultivation techniques. Includes annual and perennial vegetables, root crops, fruit and nut trees, vine crops, culinary herbs and valuable medicinal plants (living pharmacy), for creation of successful family food production units.
On-site or remote consulting for crop selection, garden and greenhouse design, edible landscapes, automated irrigation systems, pest/disease control, fertilization, educational resources, low input and low labor sustainable methods, food forests and organic production. Plant materials, and on-going assistance available, plus construction of gardens, home orchards, greenhouses and edible landscapes. Inquire about group or individual educational facility tours, classes and internships.
Fresh garden potatoes, a great staple food.
Perennial Vegetables
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
The best proven and highly productive perennial vegetables of the world that grow under many conditions in permanent systems. Some require summer shade and are suitable for intercropping, others are adapted to full summer sun. All share the characteristics of low maintenance, few pests and diseases, very high nutritional quality, and palatability. They include ground covers, vines, shrubs, and hedgerow trees. Excellent for edible landscaping and home use, and available from our nursery. Highly suited to multi-level mixed agroforestry systems and polyculture. Asparagus, Moringa, artichokes, edible cactus and perennial green onions included in this category. Perennial vegetables have high protein, mineral and vitamin content.
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
The climate of the Southwest deserts and other dry land areas have a long growing season, suitable for a wide variety of annual crops year round, with two to four seasons of production. Included are melons, squash, peppers, tomato, artichoke, eggplant, cucumber, corn, sweet potato, beans, grains, lettuce, kale and other greens (Ethiopian Kale shown above), leaf protein crops, radishes, potato and other root crops, onions, garlic, and numerous others. It is crucial to plant different crops at the right time, use the correct variety, and the correct growing methods for a given environment. Consultation for irrigation system design, fertilization, and pert/disease control and organic production.
Home Greenhouse Crops
Annuals, Root Crops, Beans & Grains
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
The use of a home greenhouse greatly increases production for family food systems, especially during the cooler seasons. Warm weather crops such as cucumber, squash, tomato, bell pepper, root crops, melons, eggplant, okra, and corn, among many others, can be grown under cover in the fall, winter, and spring. Perennial vegetables may be grown in the greenhouse for winter production, and tropical fruit trees and other tropical crops are also possible. Providing a full range of consulting for greenhouse establishment. Sales of proven vented greenhouse structures, either as a kit, or turn key construction, including automated irrigation systems and plants.
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
A wide selection of fruit and nut trees are suitable for deserts and dry lands, including apple, peach, pear, nectarine, apricot, mulberry, persimmon, fig, citrus, jujube, avocado, plum, olive, almond, and many others. Utilization of appropriate varieties and growing methods are crucial for success. Grapes are highly adapted and productive, thriving in hot, dry environments. We can design and suggest the best varieties for home orchards/vineyards. Tree crops add value in new and existing landscapes, create an attractive property, and increase home market price. Home orchards are designed to be low maintenance with easy care.
Culinary Herbs and Spices
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
Culinary Herbs and Spices
An important part of the Living Family Pharmacy, the culinary and kitchen garden herbs grow very well in the desert, in full to partial sun. Aside from adding flavor, all culinary herbs have significant medicinal activity as well. They include Oregeno, Thyme, Rosemary, Marjoram, Savory, Zaatar, the Basil group, and the Mints, among others. Some of them, such as the Mints, will be more productive if grown under partial to full shade. The photo above shows spearmint, and the California native medicinal, Yerba Buena, growing in the low desert under a California Fan Palm oasis. A culinary herb garden close to the home is excellent for fresh kitchen use. They can also be dried for winter storage.
Consulting
Fruit Trees, Nuts and Grapes
Culinary Herbs and Spices
On-site or remote consulting is available for all aspects of family food production, including:
Crop Selection
Perennials, annuals, fruit trees, medicinal plants
Medicinal plants and the Living Pharmacy
Low input, low labor methods of gardening
Greenhouses and greenhouse operation
Automated irrigation systems
Pest and disease control
Fertilizers
Organic production
Water conservation
Kitchen herb and spice gardens
Ornamental and flower gardens
On site visits or remote consulting
Nursery, Tours and Classes
Nursery, Tours and Classes
Nursery, Tours and Classes
An on-site nursery supplies growers, home gardens and edible landscape projects with perennial vegetables, seeds, medicinal plants and other useful species such as perennial cotton, culinary herbs, medicinal plants, and specialty crops. Mature specimens can be viewed at the facility. Please contact regarding nursery appointments and group or individual facility educational tours and classes.
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