2009 March

Edible Landscaping: Luscious Spring Fruits

March 23, 2009 By Linda Kincaid, MPH, CIH 5 Comments

Spring weather entices us outdoors, and our thoughts turn to delectable fruits that will soon be ripe. Many of the spring fruits that we see in grocery stores are shipped from Central or South America, definitely not a green option! Those same spring fruits grow well in many home gardens. Homegrown fruits are healthier, tastier, and they have a fraction of the carbon footprint.

Edible Landscaping: Greening the Outdoors

March 22, 2009 By Linda Kincaid, MPH, CIH 3 Comments

Imagine harvesting fresh fruit and vegetables just steps from your door. Harvested at the peak of ripeness, homegrown produce is more flavorful and nutritious. Many of the best fruits are too delicate for transport and storage. They are only available to home gardeners.

Earth Sheltered Home Work Exchange

March 22, 2009 By ziggy 6 Comments

Do you want to learn more about green building and gain valuable hands-on experience by helping to build an earth sheltered home? There are several natural building internship and work exchange opportunities at Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in northeastern Missouri, an off-the-grid intentional community devoted to ecological sustainability. Read ahead to learn more about one particular [...]