Here you will find all kind of things that have to do with sustainable living. From drought resistant plants and biomimicry to reducing your carbon footprint, we have tons of information to help you live sustainably.
Sustainability is defined as "meeting the needs of today without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs." Luckily for most backyard gardeners this is inherent within the lifestyle. However, living a completely sustainable life today can be difficult. In a landscape where genetically modified crops and chemical fertilizers are the norm, What can we do to help sustain the Earth? Respect for the earth is a part of daily life for a gardener, so here are some inspirations for not only your garden, but for the rest of your own nest!
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Articles & Posts
Helping you raise your mason bees
posted on 03/08/10. 7 comments
We are so lucky to have people in this world who care so much about the bees in this world. Dave Hunter is one of those people!
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Q & A
How do you prevent squash bugs?
posted on 03/10/10. 1 answer
Squash bugs can really wipe out a sqash crop, and I wanted to know how to prevent them before they attack!
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when to start, and with what??
posted on 03/07/10. 2 answers
Based on Steve Solomon's `Growing Vegetables West of the Cascades' and `The Maritime Northwest Garden Guide' from Seattle Tilth, I think I'm ready to order seeds and start sowing spinach, bulb onions and maybe a few potatoes, plus some flowers. Is i
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Varieties specific for Pacific Northwest
posted on 03/04/10. 3 answers
Howdy! I want to grow radishes, carrots and peppers in the garden bed- do you guys know of a specific variety of any of these that are good for the PNW?
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q & a with paula- official contributor
posted on 03/10/10. 3 comments
Here is a great Q & A with our newest guest contributor!!!
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