tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-294405132011-04-21T12:27:27.058-07:00GG NEWS 2006Sadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.comBlogger61100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-7446572942042095772007-06-12T03:00:00.000-07:002007-06-12T03:31:50.285-07:00New increase of postal rates and PR economyAs of May 14th, 2007, postal rates have again increased. The postal rate for large packages (over 1 cubic foot) is not calculated by weight anymore but by size. Unfortunately, this increase was not the usual 5-20% but in some cases it is 100% (!) or more. That means that the shipping and handling cost per tree is at least $9 from now onwards, except if the trees are very small. Seed packages are Sadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-25963193451635291572007-03-17T03:18:00.000-07:002007-03-31T03:46:41.463-07:00Postal Rates outside the U.S.Here some good news for all Int'l customers of my book. I just found out that the book can be sent by Global Priority Mail with the following rates:Mexico, Canada: $8All other countries: $10If anyone from Asia or South America wants to exchange the book for tropical fruit/nut/herb/vegetable seeds instead of cash, please contact me.SadhuSadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-1173354197531834112007-03-08T03:39:00.000-08:002007-03-31T03:48:52.705-07:00NEW PUBLICATION OUT!!I am happy to inform you all that my new book "ORO VERDE - Securing the Future of our Food" has just been published!Please find a summary description below.ORO VERDE has beautiful illustrations by the locally renowned artist, Jose F. Zamora, and rare photographs of tropical fruits. 310 pages, large format (8.5”x11”), 2.5 lbs.The edition is limited and you can order it by sending a postal money Sadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-1155141454270944772006-08-09T09:34:00.000-07:002006-08-09T09:37:34.283-07:00My favorite tropical fruit bookI have been receiving numerous inquiries from local fruit collectors and people interested in tropical fruits regarding recommendable literature. I am also frequently asked which "the best" or "my favorite " tropical fruit book is. Personally, I love to read any and almost all of them, but there is one that I consider to be the most comprehensive. It's in Spanish (easy to read, even for non Sadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-1149779173186570262006-06-08T08:03:00.000-07:002006-06-09T08:31:09.476-07:00Project on the goI am planning to set up a new project that is dedicated to organically growing medicinal and culinary tropical herbs and vegetables. The project is meant to be one a model farm of small scale, bio-intensive farming.For this purpose, I am looking for:* seed sources of organically grown Asian and South American veggie, fruit and herb seeds* people who would like to be involved with the project or Sadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29440513.post-1149778977025286052006-06-08T08:00:00.000-07:002006-06-09T08:24:29.150-07:00New Book in ProgressAs some of you already know, I am currently writing a book about new tropical food crops (fruits, vegetables, herbs) for Puerto Rico. The book includes chapters about organic farming, alternative agriculture, etc. The writing is coming along well and I hope to be able to have the book published early next year.Please contact me (sadhu@coqui.net) if you can help in any capacity.Still needed:* goodSadhuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16760916416004784973noreply@blogger.com