Archive for the ‘Permaculture’ Category
Monday, August 30th, 2010
Rainwater runoff can cause a couple issues: contamination and flooding. When the water is unable to percolate slowly into the earth, it doesn’t have a chance to be absorbed or to be filtered naturally. When have you impermeable surfaces around your home such as a paved driveway, you increase runoff ...
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010
Camping is an incredible opportunity to connect with nature, and it will also give you a chance to re-prioritize your life since you can’t take all of your belongings and luxuries with you. Taking the family camping a few times every year can be a fun family trip that will ...
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Wednesday, July 14th, 2010
Building a greenhouse on your property is a wise decision, especially if you want to be less dependent on the grocery store for your vegetables, herbs and ornamental plants. Since there are so many different greenhouse designs, you can custom it to fit your dwelling needs. Below are some advantages ...
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
The Great Lakes has had a terrible time with invasive species, especially Lake Erie. Over the years, there have been many different invasive species that have caused issues for Lake Erie, including zebra muscles. When these non-native species start growing or reproducing in an area where they’re not normally found, ...
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
In order to have an organic no-dig garden, it’s important that you create a self-sufficient vegetable garden. Although there are many variations on how to accomplish this, there are some things that you should include in your closed loop garden.
A closed loop garden is one that maintains a balance. For ...
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Friday, May 28th, 2010
Backyard patios can enhance your backyard and really make it shine. If you have extra wood beams or know of where you can get surplus wood for a cheap price, building a homemade patio is a fairly simple project that can be done in a day. Below are step-by-step instructions ...
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Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
When you hear the word “permaculture,” what comes to mind? If you have no idea what it means, it’s really just another word used to describe sustainable living. However, permaculture is more of the methodology for how homes, communities and cities can recognize and take into account the relationship between ...
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Friday, May 14th, 2010
When it comes to saving money, it definitely helps to educate yourself on versatile plants. The neem tree (Azadirachta indica) has many uses, but it’s commonly used as an insect spray. If you’re combating bugs in your garden, you might want to consider using neem, which will ward off the ...
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Starting a vegetable garden is a cost effective way to provide fresh produce for your family. However, do you know which gardening method you’re going to be using? Although conventional farming is still being practiced, organic farming is less harmful on the environment and your well-being. Read more to find ...
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
Small songbird populations are decreasing in the U.K., according to the Big Garden Birdwatch poll that took place among residents in January 2010. It appears as though the smaller birds are unable to survive the harsher winters, so the larger species of songbirds are now being spotted more often.
Because food ...
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