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How to Farm in the City; Urban Homesteading

by Marye Audet

Sustainable living is big news these days as we see more and more items that have been recalled. The safety of our food is questionable and many people are opting for growing their own. It is easy enough if you live in the country on acreage but can you do it in the city? The answer may surprise you. published 9 months ago

6 comments    home vegetables city

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Fall Vegetable Garden: Organic Produce For Winter

by Marye Audet

Here in Texas it is near 100 degrees on this August day. In some ways much too hot to be thinking of a fall garden yet in others, time is almost here to plant for late autumn and early winter harvest. Where... published 9 months ago

3 comments    food organic sustainable

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Straw Bale Construction , A Sustainable Alternative

by Marye Audet

Straw bale building construction is a very sustainable, earth friendly type of building that is affordable, provides insulation, and is very soundproof. Beautiful designs have been created with straw bale construction. published 9 months ago

7 comments    home environment house

Barred Rock Chickens have been utilized on the family farm for over 150 years as both meat and egg producers.77

Choosing Heritage Breeds of Livestock For the Homestead

by Marye Audet

Barred Rock Chickens have been utilized on the family farm for over 150 years as both meat and egg producers. For centuries farmers all over the globe have raised an assortment of livestock for food, for... published 9 months ago

3 comments    food chicken breed

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Sustainable Organic Garden Design

by Marye Audet

There is alot of talk on the Internet this summer about buying local food, ONLY local food as much as possible, because it is good for the environment. When you buy locally you are supporting in small farms,... published 9 months ago

5 comments    home environment gardening

A greywater system can be very simple to implement62

Using Greywater

by Marye Audet

Grey water is any water, except from the toilet, that has been previously used. Water from showers, baths, washing dishes, mopping floors, and laundry is all considered grey water. Up to 80% of the water use in the home results in this substance. published 3 weeks ago

2 comments    home how to gardening

Mmm.....I Heart Fair Trade Coffee Beans57

Green Gifts for the Romantic

by Marye Audet

Do you know where or how those romantic Roses were grown? Buying earth friendly, sustainable gifts is a better way to say I love you. published 3 months ago

0 comments    love food shopping

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