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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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using ornamental grasses in the garden
by dig the dirt editor on March 17, 2010
USING GRASSES IN THE GARDEN Many ... read more
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q & a with paula- official contributor
by FigTree on March 10, 2010
Read Paula's post Water Gardening!! ... read more
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Water Gardening
by Paula on March 10, 2010
There are so many things I love about my garden... read more
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Helping you raise your mason bees
by FigTree on March 08, 2010
If you have ever thought about keeping bees for... read more
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Chickens: A Cost/Benefit Analysis
by SueCinPDX on March 07, 2010
Let's begin by acknowledging that one does not ... read more
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Three Sisters Garden: companion planting
by FigTree on March 03, 2010
Keep it simple. That's what I always ... read more
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Stacked rain barrels
by Mama2josh on March 01, 2010
For my birthday (2 years ago) my parents bought... read more
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Chickens!!!
by Mama2josh on February 19, 2010
My chickens are finally laying! Hooray! Here ar... read more
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How Homemade Pasta and Backyard Chickens Just Might Save The World
by Garden Gossip on January 27, 2010
How my love of cooking led me to loving chicken... read more
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The Bee Line
by chief cultivator on January 25, 2010
Like so many expressions, I never gave much t... read more
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How to build a raised vegetable bed
by dig the dirt editor on January 07, 2010
seed starting | seedling care | wake up your ga... read more
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Critter Control
by FUNEFARM on November 04, 2009
I live in MN. the deer,raccoons,and rabbits are... read more
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The Kitchen Garden: Basics
by dig the dirt editor on April 24, 2009
Get An Early Start | Wa... read more
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Gardening for a Second Season
by dig the dirt editor on September 01, 2010
GARDENING FOR A SECOND SEASON BY R... read more
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Thyme in the garden
by Wallingfarm on June 18, 2010
We have been steadily converting our grass, ivy... read more
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Eco Friendly Garden Products!
by Lily on June 04, 2010
I've had a lucky streak lately! Firs... read more
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