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Homesteading Part I
The gurus of the self-sufficiency
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It's not you, it's the list (the very very bad list)
Let's get smarter about what really counts
The Ecovillage Ideal
Could this be the model for sustainability in the 21st century?
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Water, water, every where
Preparing for climate change, one rain garden at a time
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What's wrong with raking?
Free soil conditioner & mulch with no weeds that is also good for insects & wildlife
The 25-cent shower
Nudges, social contagion, & a red bouncy-ball for the frogs
Green rules
More principles than rules, here's a little food for thought
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It's not just the paper
For sustainability & accessibility, consider a font change
Light the darkness
Environmentalism is not for crybabies
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The story of a very small pond
I had no idea how much joy my 2020 project would bring or that it would teach me, at long last, to pay attention to the natural world
A free energy home audit
The good, the bad, and the ugly
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Just 3 Things in 2023
Simple climate-conscious changes that will make a difference
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