August 31st 2008
H abitat for Humanity is known for building homes for the poorest families who can afford a modest monthly payment. Basic, affordable housing, whether traditional single family homes or townhouses. But in Anchorage, Habitat decided to try something …
August 30th 2008
For three years, Backyard Abundance and pioneering homeowners have hosted yard tours to demonstrate how residents can improve the health and resiliency of our environment in their own backyard. Demonstrations are great, but how do you actually design …
August 30th 2008
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Kansas City gaining reputation as green city; Lawrence to study …
Lawrence Journal World, KS - 20 hours ago That holding area is what many passengers think is a lake near the entrance of the airport, but it really is a large rain garden. … |
August 30th 2008
Want to help the Chesapeake Bay, learn about it or just plain enjoy it? Check out these upcoming bay-related events and meetings. Severn River Commission meeting, 7 p.m., 2664 Riva Road in Annapolis. Info.: www.aacounty.org/severnriver . Try kayaking …
August 29th 2008
 NECN |
IBM facility goes green with rain garden
NECN, MA - 1 hour ago Next to this parking area is the newly-added rain garden– designed not only to improve the look of the lot… but to improve its impact on the environment. … |
August 29th 2008
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Yardscaping Available for Watershed Residents
RedOrbit, TX - 55 minutes ago A yardscaping project could consist of installation of a rain garden or rain barrel, redirecting a roof down-spout to a vegetated area or other … |
August 29th 2008
 The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com |
City Chicks: A chicken farm in Ohio City
The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - 1 hour ago 6, to remove asphalt and plant a rain garden. Visitors are welcome noon to 2 pm Saturdays. An open house is planned for noon to 11 pm Saturday, … |
August 29th 2008
Gus Chan/PD The wading pool is filled with dirt, not water, but that’s the way chickens like it. These birds are among the 17 at Gather ’round Farm in Ohio City. FOR MORE INFORMATION Gather ’round Farm Where: 3919 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, When: The …
August 29th 2008
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Free gardening class at Moberly library
Moberly Monitor Index, MO - 1 hour ago … Care of woody ornamentals, Best lawn in town, Growing and using herbs, Growing natives, Environmentally friendly yard care, How to have a rain garden. … |
August 29th 2008
We’ve added two rain gardens, native flower beds, rain barrels and have begun restoring a glade near the nature center. I’ve increased nature programming with our popular nature story time, night hikes and junior naturalist programs. 2 In what …