| Why WE Became "Certified Organic" and promote "Renewable Energy" |
| CA Certified Organic Grower USDA-NOP: [7 CFR.405(c)] Shasta Co. Registration: #45~0050 |
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Our Commitment to Renewable Power & Organic Practices Tuscan Heights Lavender Gardens is committed to growing everything on our land, under the strict law's that govern all Certified Organic growing practices. We place the largest emphasis on High Quality nursery stock and Organic & All Natural Luxury Bath & Body / Spa Products, as well as, Certified Organic and All Natural Culinary Products, Certified Organic Steam Distilled True Essential Lavender Oils, and Certified Organic Cut Lavender Bundles. It is our sole purpose to have the confidence of offering our customers the BEST possible products made All Naturally and Organically with our 100 % Certified Organic Lavender, herbs, & edible flowers. Our Lavender Nursery, Lavender Gardens, Lavender Essential Oil, Herb & Edible Flower Gardens, and Vineyards are listed as certified organic through USDA by the California Certifier: CCIA (California Crop Improvement Association), a leader in organic certification of superior quality seeds and other agricultural products. We make every effort to impact our community and environment in the most positive way, including promoting: RENEWABLE ENERGY. That's right, in addition to going "Organic", we have decided to "GO GREEN"! We utilize the use of SOLAR Energy with our newly installed 6000 WATT SOLAR SYSTEM. The System powers our entire Estate, Greenhouse, Garden Gift Shop, our on-site Home and our entire water well system & pump house. We have installed a High Tech - Superior Drip irrigation system that is set up through out all growing fields, gardens and vineyards to insure proper water levels and usage, so nothing is waisted! We also compost all of the spent Lavender after the distillation process is complete, and we do all lavender harvesting by hand. We only use Omri approved organic fertilizers and products and continue to look for additional practices that provide the best outcome for the human and natural environments now and for all generations to come. "We know that what you get from Mother Nature can only be as good as what you give to Mother Nature". “USDA Certified Organic" stands for the way agricultural products are grown. When consumers choose organic foods they are voting for the local farming industry and the agricultural production system that replenishes and maintains soil fertility, eliminates the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and fertilizers, and builds biologically diverse agriculture. This is organic. Taken from the Organic Trade Association 2007 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuscan Heights Lavender Gardens is a proud member of each of the following associations: USDA Certified Organic Program, California Crop Improvement Association, Shasta Growers Association, The Shasta - Cascade Viticulture Association, The Mediterranean Garden Society, The Redding Chamber of Commerce and Committed Subscribers to: The Lavender Bag, a newsletter for Lavender Enthusiasts Published by: Joan Head of Nottingham, UK |
| The Future is Renewable energy. Yet, there are over 60 California Hydroelectric power Project Licenses Expiring between 1993-2010. Are we really going to waist tax payer dollars to allow these plants to be shut down or decomissioned? Isn't the whole idea of RENEWABLE ENERGY to SAVE Money? SAVE Hydroelectric Power! SAVE KILARC! Kilarc Hydroelectric Power Plant was built in 1903 and is one of California's truly unique and picturesque historical sites. The Plant is one of the OLDEST, Functioning Hydroelectric Power Plants in California. It continues to provide power to the area residents to this date. The Kilarc Lake/Reservoir, off Miller Mountain Road in Whitmore, is truly a site to see. This fully stocked lake, has been the location where families & friends have trout fished for over 100 years. The park setting is equipped for daily use, and has a wonderful pick-nick area, with clean tables, barbecue facilities, and clean rest rooms. The beauty of the landscape and the breath taking views of the surrounding majestic Cascade Mountain Range is surreal. Completely peaceful and serene is the experience you will have by just spending a few quiet moments at the Reservoir. When visiting Kilarc Reservoir, you'll experience nature at a completely different level than ever before! The amazing wild life (some of which was recently on the endangered spices list), that you most defiantly will encounter, will open your eyes to life the way it was meant to be. Help us to save this Spectacular Location for all our future generations, before it is de constructed and destroyed, forever. Help us to SAVE Kilarc Reservoir & Hydro Power Plant, plus the Cow Creek Watershed Please check out these websites for more information on how you can help: www.savekilarc.org www.kilarc.info.com www.ferc.gov |
| The generator for the Kilarc power plant, a Pelton wheel, being hauled up Whitmore Road to the plant. About 1903. Horses and mules hauled the generator over a rock road to Kilarc. Eight, ten, or as many as seventeen-horse teams, mules, or oxen, hitched to freight wagons, hauled rocks for the power house. |
| The foreman's house at the Kilarc plant. Courtesy Mollie Cochran St. John and Pacific Gas and Electric Company. |
| SAVE KILARC: In the pine covered hill above Whtimore Is a jewel of a fine fishing lake, Technically known as the Kilarc fore bay, That wanton destruction is set to take. State Agencies agreed to decommission The stable environment of 100 years, For enhancing endangered fish spawning, Without the impact of stakeholder fears. Kilarc Power Station on Old Cow Creek Has never affected fish populations, Scientists put the problem elsewhere. Removal would not improve conditions. The impact of the great outdoors Is inherent in fore bay shore fishing, Picnicking, hiking, wildlife, and vistas. Therapy to children is outstanding. Save Kilarc, Save Kilarc, echoing cry Of a community for salvation Of a gem providing recreation, For young and old of each generation. By: Glenn Dye |
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