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The Benefits of the Great Outdoors

Posted on August 26, 2020 by admin

There are surprising benefits to gardening, and that’s beyond the vegetables and herbs that end up on your table. According to UNC Health internal medicine physician Robert Hutchins, MD, MPH, the work of caring for a garden, “…provides some cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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What Exactly is Sustainability?

Posted on June 6, 2020 by admin

Here/s a good definition: Sustainability focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The concept of sustainability is composed of three pillars: economic, environmental, and social—also known informally as … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Info – Workshops & Farmer’s Markets

Posted on February 25, 2020 by admin

With spring coming, farmer’s markets will be starting up again in Socorro, Magdalena, Quemado, Glenwood, Silver City and other locations. You can find the nearest farmer’s market online and also look up what’s in season in New Mexico. Early carrots, … Continue reading →

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Sustainable Gift Giving

Posted on December 11, 2019 by admin

We’ve all struggled to figure out what would be a good gift for loved one for a dear friend, and we’ve all made the mistake of buying a gift that ends up in a closet or re-gifted because it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Natural Fruit

Posted on August 3, 2019 by admin

When I was a kid I grew up in a big city and I thought that fruit looked like it did in supermarkets — uniform giant fruit, much of it covered in wax so it’s shiny. I didn’t think anything … Continue reading →

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Sustainability for Pets

Posted on July 14, 2019 by admin

           Pets are good for our health—studies have shown that pet owners have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Our fuzzy friends also reduce stress and prevent loneliness. Just watching a cat can improve your mood (often because you laugh … Continue reading →

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Zeer Pots

Posted on June 12, 2019 by admin

Modern refrigeration uses quite a bit of electrical power (especially the older refrigerators made before the advent of Energy Star). And, they require constant availability of electricity, which, in areas with lots of brown-outs and black-outs can be a real … Continue reading →

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Farmer’s Markets

Posted on April 14, 2019 by admin

There are few things better than local produce, but you can get far more at local farmers markets. Eggs, honey, bread, jams and jellies, dried herbs, locally produced meats, and handcrafted goods can often be found for sale. You can … Continue reading →

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Sustainability Tips

Posted on October 19, 2018 by admin

Got a big drill or screw hole in a piece of wooden furniture, wood paneling, or door or window framing? Stick dip the tip of a wooden golf tee in wood glue then tap it into the hole with a … Continue reading →

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Ollas and Watering Stakes

Posted on July 28, 2018 by admin

Ollas (pronounced “oy-yahs”) are an ancient, highly efficient watering system in use for over 4,000 years. They are unglazed terracotta pots that are buried in the ground with the neck exposed above the soil surface and filled with water for … Continue reading →

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