Category Archives: Sustainability

Dirt! The Movie

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Cactusdan

The Earth Garden Synopsis Dirt! The Movie is just what you expect it’s about. It’s a movie discussing dirt, or the skin of the Earth, and our interactions with it. With interviews from people like Vandana Shiva, Paul Stamets, Andy … Continue reading →

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Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Cactusdan

The Earth Garden Description The Yaupon Holly is a native American Holly, indigenous to the Southeastern United States. It’s an evergreen shrub or small tree that is much different from conventional hollies (European Holly) in that it’s leaves are small … Continue reading →

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Coppicing

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Cactusdan

Coppicing is a sustainable way of harvesting trees without clear cutting and monoculture plantation planting. Continue reading →

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