Over the past few thousand years, humankind has regarded Nature as property. 
This concept is rooted in biblical text and has spawned generations who have regarded themselves as having dominion over the Earth. 
The feudal system was based on dominion and continues today as a land-grab mentality, based on the principles of ownership and extraction. 
Where we are at this point in time is the evolution of that concept, that biblical teaching, where we are now forced to try to manage degradation of the environment rather than prevent it. 
We blow the tops off mountains to extract minerals. 
Hundreds of chemicals are injected into the Earth to extract gas. 
The filth of Tar Sands is hailed as our energy saviour! 
Seed is wrenched from us to be “owned” by corporations like Monsanto. 
Presidents enact laws to protect these creatures of destruction from the very courts that are there to protect you! http://www.avaaz.org/en/petition/We_Will_Not_Comply/?cCgoWbb
Nine days ago I drew my line in the sand, deciding to refuse to comply with laws that violate Mother Earth and the abundance she so generously bestows upon us. 
My own line in the sand has been confirmed this morning as the decision to refuse to comply with all laws that violate Mother Earth has been made. 
The days of fence sitting are over.
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I have noticed over the last couple of days that my lovely tomato plants seem to be suffering from blight, what would you recommend without using chemicals. Any advice will be much appreciated.
This has only ever happened once before.
The wet weather is to blame…that and the mild winter.
I removed the leaves and made sure the tomatoes themselves were gently shaded to prevent then scorching.
I continued to get a decent crop.
Colx
Thank you so much for your quick reply, I will try this tomorrow, could this be a result of over watering? Because they are in a small polytunnel in pots. And also, my husband who is from the middle of Europe can’t understand why he hasn’t seen any grass hoppers and ladybirds here. Even as a child growing up in England I can remember the abundance of grass hoppers and ladybirds as you walk through the grass. I hope for a miracle and that we can all change it back to the way it was. We wanted to build a beehive, not for the honey, but to establish them back and we instinctively attracted a wasp nest into our garden, shall we leave them? They are right beside our polytunnel.
If the wasps are not harming you or the environment, leave them…at least until the end of their busy season.
Many abhor wasps, but they are part of the Natural world we need to protect too.
The doors to the tunnel should be open day and night at this time of year. as the atmosphere can get very humid in there.
I open both doors around April and leave them so until October, with the exception of severe storms!
I do not use any form of netting that keeps insects out.
I have observed others do this and cannot understand the reasoning.
Colx
We did get some rain two nights running on Thursday and Friday US time. A heavy rain that ran away from most of the yards. Mine held it even with the little I have been able to do. Two hill paths washed down mulch yet my ground is wet at lest 4 inches deep in the low places and the front gardens. The other hill side beds are 1 to 1 and a half inches with held water. I have worked a full day yesterday gathering Lambs Quarter and Grandmothers Mint. The cracks remain and I keep trucking gray water. So happy for the small assist from nature. Good information. I love worms.
We adapt to what is happening with our climate…we adapt or decline…you are adapting and regarding Nature as benevolent. Those who cannot or will not adapt will see the opposite side. Swales will hold the water well. Terracing also works in harmony with heavy rain.
Colx
Could you explain swales? I am trying terracing yet at 65 years the work goes slow.
There is never any need to rush in a garden! Good exercise and calming too!
Swales are shallow ditches that follow the contours of the land and collect water when it rains…allowing the rain to permeate slowly into the land below…they slow down the flow of water downhill and are brilliant for dry, hot climes where rainfall can be heavy when it falls. There are some good examples on the web.
Colx