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Tag Archives: gardening
Raised Beds
It’s winter, but we’re already thinking about next year’s garden. Last year we tried a straw bale garden, but without much luck. The whiskey barrel containers we have did much better. So this next year we’re looking for raised beds. … Continue reading
High Altitude Gardening
We started the compost pile last year with red wiggler (worms) to help it along. It took a couple of tries—the worms dried out or got cold in conventional compost bins. Eventually, we found that a compost bin made of … Continue reading
STUDY: Diabetes is caused by Plastic Wrappers/Bottles
We encourage growing your own food, or getting fruits and vegetables from local farmers markets. Not only does this cut down on the amount of petroleum that is used to get the products to you, these fresh and local products … Continue reading
Posted in Life in New Mexico, The Vision
Tagged diabetes, farmers markets, gardening, phthalates, plastic
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Good Insects
One of the terrible aspects (among many) regarding synthetic pesticides is that they kill all insects indiscriminately. There are actually “good” insects that are beneficial to your garden, and peticides kill them along with everything else. Although intended for kids, this fun guide … Continue reading
Posted in The Vision
Tagged fruits, gardening, insects, lady bug, organic, pesticides, pests, vegetables
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Almost Spring – Planning Planting
We have the luxury of 140 acres at Cielito Lindo Ranch. We also have great compost we’re ready to use. However, you don’t need that many acres, or much more than a little planning to grow food. (And save money!) … Continue reading
Posted in Life in New Mexico
Tagged botanical interests, compost, gardening, gardens, greenzbox, high altitude garden, seeds of change, southwest
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