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Sustainable Gardening » Water » Rainwater Harvesting

Does anyone else harvest rain water? I have 7 rain barrels 3 rain tanks and two in ground cisterns. They are work to keep clean and well functioning, and it took t... » more

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Sustainable Gardening » Composting » Tips & advice

Ways to speed up a slow-processing compost? A relative has a tall round compost bin in her yard to which she adds food scraps (sans meat and dairy), leaves and gra... » more

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Jan 28, 2013

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Sustainable Gardening » Self-sufficiency » General

I found this through mother earth news. Its a great hand book to understanding/implementing biointensive farming. They even have it in Russian. http://www.growbioi... » more

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Oct 03, 2012

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Sustainable Gardening » Restoration » Forests

A totally different sustainable farm in the middle of the Northern Boreal Forest. I love Kevin TV. » more

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Aug 29, 2012

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Sustainable Gardening » Composting » General

This week a friend posted this on Facebook...makes you think and change some habits. » more

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Aug 15, 2012

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Sustainable Gardening » Wildlife » Creating habitat

I have been seeing many dragonfly's around my yard (&neighborhood) we do not have a pond or river nearby. I was wondering what else may have attracted them so ... » more

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Jul 27, 2012

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Sustainable Gardening » Composting » Composting bins

Does anyone have a compost bin that they would recommend? I am an urban community gardener, so I don't have too much space to spare, and I am worried about animal... » more

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Jun 25, 2012

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Sustainable Gardening » Recycling » Creative repurposing

I wanted to share this to all who have chickens or like crafty ideas. Its a Chicken Feed Sack Tote. Average Sewing ability would be good or help from a friend with... » more

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Jun 25, 2012

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