Learning Opportunities and Project Activities

Natural Lifeways Corporation offers education in the arts and sciences of ecological food production. This means producing, storing and serving foods within ecosystems that are modified for mutually beneficial food, fiber and water production with preservation and conservation of resources. Training and on-site consulting is available at negotiated rates that we think are reasonable. Our initial visit is not billed to clients. Contact Dr. John Williams at 304-269-7902 to discuss your educational needs and proposed projects.

Natural Lifeways Inc. (order at natseas@citynet.net or 304-269-7902) supports its ecological growing program with several useful soil references. Simple, to the point, and well illustrated, Soil Science Simplified by Harpstead, Hole and Bennett, educates the reader on ways to manage soils for the long haul. (Hard cover book, $23.95) The book only contains a brief mention of organic soil culture, so a more focused view is found in Rodales’ All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening. The encyclopedia also covers other alternative growing techniques (fertilizers, pest controls, etc.). (Paperback book: $19.95).

Natural Lifeways Inc. (order at natseas@citynet.net or 304-269-7902) supports its ecological growing program with several popular references. Four-Season Harvest ($19.95) by Eliot Coleman deals with a year-round planting program for market gardening. Coleman's New Organic Grower ($24.95) presents simple and sustainable ways to produce high quality vegetables. Easy Lawns and Landscapes (($16.95) by Laurence Sombke provides a year-round guide to a low maintenance, environmentally safe yard. Our best all-round reference book is the All-New Encyclopedia of Organic Gardening by Rodale Press (19.95).

  Cooking and Baking:

Our associates in the Mountainstate Bed & Breakfast Association (MABB) publish: Good Morning WV, Volume 2: A Travel Guide and Collection of Recipes. Close-out sale copies may be purchased for $9.00 (a $5.00 savings!) and $2.95 S&H from Natural Seasons B&B Gift shop 17 Center Ave. Weston, WV 26452. A portion of the proceeds benefits the B&B Association. Go to www.bbonline.com/wv for more information on MABB). (order at natseas@citynet.net or 304-269-7902).

Natural Lifeways Corporation offers edible landscaping design, installation and maintenance services. Contact Dr. John Williams at 304-269-7902 to discuss your proposed project.