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Extend Your Growing Season

Posted on July 26, 2017 by admin

Gardening is not just a great way to get some exercise—it’s also a great way to put fresh vegetables on the table for a very low cost. Now you may be thinking August is far too late in the growing … Continue reading →

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Spring (soon to plant)

Posted on March 10, 2014 by admin

Last year we tried a straw bale garden, planting directly into a straw bale. We didn’t have much luck with that. Our whiskey barrel containers worked better to hold the moisture, and the straw bales just dried out too much … Continue reading →

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Earth Building Workshop – September 28th

Posted on September 15, 2013 by admin

Please join us for our Earth Building Workshop Saturday, September 28th from 10AM – 5PM at CLR’s Ranch Facility new Pie Town, New Mexico Get hands-on experience with: Adobe blocks Earth Mortar Straw bale construction Earth Plaster Alis    

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Straw Bale Chicken Coop

Posted on September 4, 2012 by admin

We’re not sure why most of our best ideas come from Australia, but they do. This one is the design for a chicken coop which provides enough insulation to keep the chickens warm, great protection, and it’s easy to clean … Continue reading →

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