There is, no doubt, some excellent organic gardening going on in Cuba. World class - none better. However, I do garden in NYC with folks who were part of the Mariel and later dumps of "undesiriables," by the Cuban government - in the case of my fellow gardeners,gay and HIV positive men, who were lucky to stay alive. While you are enjoying the sun and the beauty of this island, please be aware that "progressive and revolutionary," societies are not always friendly to folks who are different - or homosexual. Best regards, Adam Honigman -----Original Message----- From: Karen Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 10:07:22 -0500 Subject: [cg] Cuban Gardens
Re Cuban Gardens ; The Canada-Cuba Solidarity Committee is probably worth contacting, they have lots of sustainability projects going on With Cuba. In addition you might want to contact Angela Legua who is the director of Jardin Botanico Nacional just ourside of Havana her number is 549310. She may be able to let you know about projects going on. They have a garden at the Botanic Garden which grows all of the food which is served in the restaurants on site. I have been to Cuba several times and always come back convinced that sustainability can work. The food tastes different there. It tastes better. It is all organic. They are dealing with peak oil before peak oil. I know that you will have a wonderful time. Bon voyage. Karen ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden ________________________________________________________________________ Check out AOL.com today. Breaking news, video search, pictures, email and IM. All on demand. Always Free. ______________________________________________________ The American Community Gardening Association listserve is only one of ACGA's services to community gardeners. To learn more about the ACGA and to find out how to join, please go to http://www.communitygarden.org To post an e-mail to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe, unsubscribe or change your subscription: https://secure.mallorn.com/mailman/listinfo/community_garden
