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This summer we have picked agave-fruits (pita) right after the flower. The plant dies once it had flowers and fruits. We conserved the fruits with vinegar and oniens.

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blackberry-marmeladeWe made different marmelades this year starting with orange marmelade, than one made of loquats, than apricots, molberries, plums, blackberries, figs and grape-vines. We also dried apricots in the solar dryer to have somthing to enjoy in wintertime.

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The grape-vines we also dried to make raisins. For this purpose we put them in the solar dryer or hang them on a long stick in the house.

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In the drylands (cooperation with dryland department) we picked capers (caper bulbs and caper fruits) to conserve them in vinegar and water.

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We also dried the fruits from the carrob trees in the drylands in the solar dryer so that they can be smashed more easily. After that we made a poweder of them – similar to cacao. This we used to make carob-cakes, creamy chocolate-alternatives and drinks.

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Exif_JPEG_PICTUREAs a workshop together with the drylands department we made a horehound-liquid for the stomac with horehound, peppermint, honey, sugar, lemon and one jar even with onions. This is super-healthy and very tasty. .

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Another workshop we offerd for a shool-visit was to make natural tooth-paste of clay and several other ingredients like oil, green tea, peppermint and other herbs.

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We use the prickly peir fruits for making a tasty juice – very tropical!

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With esparto-grass we made sponges:

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Many times we cracked almonds to use them for cooking, for making cakes or for making almond-milk. Almond-milk: leave the nuts one day in the water, than smash them with the blender, than separate the nut-rests from the liquid. For one cup of almonds you need one liter of water. We also once or twice this summer made caramelised almonds: one cup almonds, half a cup sugar, quarter of a cup water – mixed together in a frying-pan and fried until the sugar gets solid.

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Hemos recolectado los frutos del agave (pita), cuando estaban bastante frescos.  Hemos conservadolos amacerados en vinagre y cebolla – están buenísimos.

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blackberry-marmeladePor cada temporada hemos realizado mermeladas de distintos frutos, como de ciruelas, higos, moras y uvas. Hemos secado en el secador solar algunos albaricoques para tener provisiones para el invierno y poder disfrutarlos.

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Con la uvas las secamos para hacer pasas (dentro de la casa, colgadas de una caña) y con las demás hemos hecho mermelada.

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Preparación de alcaparras, el fruto también, las dos cosas, alcaparras y alcaparrones. Para conservarlas durante mas tiempo las hemos puesto en vinagre y agua.

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Las algarrobas las hemos secado en el secador solar y despues las hemos triturado y molido, sacando polvo de algarroba usado para hacer repostería y también batidos.

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Exif_JPEG_PICTUREComo taller, junto con el departamento de tierras secas, hemos elaborado un jarabe para el estomago, con marrubio, miel, limón, azúcar y una vec tambien con cebollas. Está super bueno y tiene muchas propiedades.

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Otro taller que hicimos fue pasta de dientes natural con arcilla, cuando vino el colegio a visitarnos fue la actividad que realizaron con el Departamento de Vida Sostenible.

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Ahora empiezan la temporada de la chumba, esta programado hacer mermelada, de momento hemos hecho mas batidos, muy tropical.

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Las almendras que tenemos hemos realizado leche de almendras, dejándolas por un día en agua, luego las hemos pasado por la batidora, y separado el fruto del liquido. Por una taza de almendras y litro de agua.

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Con esparto hemos hecho esponjas:

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Dear all,

We have published the new courses for Autumn! The price of most of them is: “Pay what you can” plus extra for food and accommodation if needed!

More information in this link.

21 – 22 September

DRYLANDS MANAGEMENT

Introductory course about drylands management. Regeneration and use of natural sources

Two-day workshop with Eugenio Peñalvo Lopez about sustainable drylands management in the long term within the context of the Paraje Natural de Karst en Yesos in Sorbas. We will study the use of low-impact techniques for the regeneration of the vegetal cover and the use of the sources. We will analyse the maintenance of the wastewater and greywater system.

The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. It finishes on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 10. Reserved needed. Exif_JPEG_PICTURE

28 – 29 September

BIOMASS GASIFICATION STOVES

Introductory course of biomass gasification Stoves for cooking. To get familiar with theoretical and practical aspects. Justify the use of biomass as fuel for cooking.
  • Understanding the principles of the gasification.
  • Recognition of the biomass close to us as fuel for stoves gasifiers.
  • Collect and prepare biomass for fuel.
  • Understand the main designs of biomass gasification stoves.
  • Individualized construction of a stove and its implementation.

Two-day course with Pako Ibañez about theory and practice of biomass gasification stoves: a basic introduction for anybody who is interested in learning about these systems and their components and would like to understand how they work.

It includes: comprehension of the principles of gasification, recognition of biomass close to us that can be used as a fuel, recollection and preparation of biomass as a fuel, comprehension of the main designs of biomass gasification stoves.

In addition, we will study and analyse the importance of biomass as an ecological fuel for cooking.

Each participant will make his/her own stove to bring at home.

The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. We will have a little introduction to Sunseed Desert Technology Project and on the course. It finishes on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 10. Reserved needed. Limpiame1-001

5 October

SEED SAVING: Heirloom & other open-pollinated varieties

Introductory course about seed selection, extraction and storage. To get familiar with theoretical and practical aspects.

With the widespread use of hybrid and modern varieties and the dominance of a few multinational seed companies, we experience an incredibly rapid loss in diversity in our gardens and on our plates. Learn how to select and save your own seeds from different varieties of veggies and aromatics: adapt your varieties to your personal choices and your garden’s needs, maintain and enhance productivity, save money on seeds, interchange with fellow gardeners, become independent from the availability of one or another variety and the international seed business, contribute to the preservation of our cultural and enjoy a closer connection with and deeper understanding of your plants and garden.

The course starts on Saturday morning and finishes at 18:00. Maximum number of participants is 10. Reservation needed.

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12 and 13 October

FORMATIVE VISIT TO LOW IMPACT PROJECT

Weekend in environmental and low impact project to learn about alternative ways of living. We will do different workshops on basic principles to live with low impact. The course includes guided tour of Sunseed project, activities cooking with the sun, workshops on biomass gasification stoves, on bread making and introduction to organic gardening theory and practices.

Two-day course for people interested in low impact living and environmental awareness. We will get familiar with some of low impact ways of living.

The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. We will have a little introduction on low impact living and finish on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 10. Reserved needed.

19 – 20 October

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC GARDENING

This course will cover both theoretical and practical aspects of organic gardening.

Two-day course on organic gardening. Topics covered include: planning your garden around the elements (sun, water, soil, wind), making and using compost and animal manures, irrigation systems, choosing and using tools, assessing soil health (pH, nutrients, organic matter content), basic soil ecology, mulching, home-made liquid fertilisers, plant propagation, crop rotations, saving and storing seeds.

The course starts on Saturday, but it is possible to arrive on Friday. We will have a little introduction to Sunseed Desert Technology Project and on the course. It finishes on Sunday at 17:00 h. Maximum number of participants is 10. Reserved needed. 2 – 16 November- 90 hours (14 days) PERMACULTURE DESIGN COURSE (PDC) International Certification Organized by Cultura de la Tierra Design for life with Permaculture Permaculture offers us new ways of thinking, doing and being that can be used individually or together to create sustainable human cultures in harmony with nature. 90-hour course with International Certification The syllabus includes: ethic and principles, design practice, water and soil management, bio-construction, energy, new economies, ecological and human application: at home, in the garden, neighbourhood, community, bioregion… practice, deep ecology, design with Dragon Dreaming… Facilitators: Antonio Scotti, Kirsty Heron Invited facilitators: Jesús Ledesma, Patricia Cañas Rios y Jef Carrick Antonio Scotti: Designer and professor of permaculture since 2001, Diploma in Applicated Permaculture at the Italian Academy of Permaculture Kirsty Heron: Permaculture Designer since 2005, professor since 2008 in the UK, France, Germany and Spain Costs: 575 € Includes course and materials. Also (ecological) meals and accommodation in ecological and sustainable projects- Sunseed and El Mirador Where: Los Molinos del Río Aguas – a sustainable and self-sufficient eco-village in the Paraje Natural de Karst en Yesos in Sorbas- Almería Application deadline: 8 October 2013 Information and application: info@culturadelatierra.net tel. 639842719 www.culturadelatierra.netrosiHola a tod@s

Ya hemos publicado la informacion sobre los próximos cursos que realizaremos en Sunseed este Otono. Debido a la situación económica, hemos decidido no establecer precios fijos para los cursos( a excepción del curso de Permacultura) si no dejar que los participantes aporten las cantidades que quieran y puedan. Algunos cursos tienen precios por materiales. Para las personas interesadas en recibir alojamiento y comida si que habra una tarifa de entre 15 y 20 euros al día. Muchas gracias Clara

Cursos de Otono en Sunseed: Agricultura ecológica, tecnologías apropiadas, bajo impacto ambiental, sostenibilidad y muchas más.

GESTIÓN DE ZONAS SEMI-ÁRIDAS:

Introducción a la gestión sostenible de tierras semi-áridas. Regeneración y aprovechamiento de los recursos naturales.

21 y 22 de Septiembre Precio Curso: Paga lo que puedas Precio alojamiento y desayuno: 15 euros al dia ( 5€ cada comida extra)

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HORNILLOS DE GASFICACIÓN DE BIOMASA PARA COCINAR

Teoría y práctica sobre la biomasa como combustible ecológico para cocinar. Podrás construir tu propio hornillo!

28 y 29 de Septiembre Precio Curso: Paga lo que puedas Precio material: 20 Precio alojamiento y desayuno: 15 euros al dia ( 5€ cada comida extra)

Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto 950525770 sunseed@sunseed.org.uk www.sunseed.org.uk

Limpiame1-001EXTRACCIÓN DE SEMILLAS

Aprende cómo seleccionar, extraer y guardar tus propias semillas de diferentes variedades de verduras y aromáticas.

5 de Octubre Precio Curso: Paga lo que puedas Precio alojamiento y desayuno: 15 euros al dia ( 5€ cada comida extra)

Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto 950525770 sunseed@sunseed.org.uk www.sunseed.org.uk MEZCLA semillas arbóreas

VISITA (IN)FORMATIVA AL PROYECTO SUNSEED

Principales retos para la autosuficiencia a través de talleres sobre las diferentes técnicas y formas de vida de bajo impacto ambiental: cocinar con el sol, hornillos de gasificación de Biomasa, preparación de pan y mucho más!

12 y 13 de Octubre Precio Curso: Paga lo que puedas Precio alojamiento y desayuno: 15 euros al dia ( 5€ cada comida extra)

Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto 950525770 sunseed@sunseed.org.uk www.sunseed.org.uk

INTRODUCCIÓN A LOS CULTIVOS ECOLÓGICOS

Principios básicos (teoría y práctica) de agricultura ecológica: planificacion, compostaje, sistemas de riego,rotación de cultivos.

19 y 20 de Octubre Precio Curso: Paga lo que puedas Precio alojamiento y desayuno: 15 euros al dia ( 5€ cada comida extra)

Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto 950525770 sunseed@sunseed.org.uk www.sunseed.org.uk

CURSO DE DISEÑO DE PERMACULTURA(CDP)

Certificación Internacional con Antonio Scotti y Kirsty Heron organizado por Cultura de la Tierra.

2 al 16 de Noviembre- 90 horas (14 días)

Sunseed Tecnología del Desierto 950525770 sunseed@sunseed.org.uk www.sunseed.org.uk

Visitas Escolares por reserva.

Visitas guiadas gratuitas al proyecto todos los martes: tecnologías apropiadas, huertos ecológicos, cultura del agua, gestión de secano, tratamiento de aguas residuales y visita general al proyecto.

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