Did you know 10% of the electricity used in your home is burned by communication devices and appliances---WHEN THEY ARE TURNED OFF! Yep, all those pesky little lights. Choose to “buy” power when you need it. Put everything on power strips and turn on the switch to the strip when ready to … [Read more...]
Sustainable Tips to start right now! Snack and Food storage: Reuse your plastic ziplock bags by washing them out. Water re-use: Use a bucket to collect your bath/shower water while you are waiting for the water to warm up. Then use that water to water your plants, mop your house, … [Read more...]
Do you know the difference between these two seemingly similar raised beds? Poop. Yep, you heard me, the bed on the right was fertilized with chicken poo and the one on the left was not. Composting the natural way. Chicken Poop.. It's where it's at! … [Read more...]
Gorgeous tomatoes on the vine. Home grown. Yummo. at www.browngreenandmore.com Can it get any more beautiful? We are loving the tomatoes from our New Mexico garden at www.browngreenandmore.com My secret to beautiful tomatoes in New Mexico: 1. fabulous compost and 2. shade cloth over the … [Read more...]
We've been busy being your Landscape Coach this Summer. Check out the designs and finished products. There's still time to get your yard in shape for fall. Drop me an email and let me know what your struggling with. Colored and patterned concrete is the first step for … [Read more...]
Great use of native plants! Catmint, salvia, cotoneaster, sunflowers, chocolate flower, and plumbago all under a multi-trunk desert willow. Watering: Adjust your watering schedule for rainy weather. Add mulch where plants are drying out too quickly. Generally, water established trees and shrubs … [Read more...]
Petrichor is the scent of rain on dry earth. Have you enjoyed the rains in July and August as much as I have? My native garden is thriving. It's a nice reminder that our native plants are flexible and they'll regulate to what the climate brings. Take a minute to enjoy the lush New Mexico … [Read more...]
My side garden in Albuquerque, NM that is watered entirely by greywater. An inside look at the greywater plumbing behind the washing machine. The plumbing as it exits the house. Here is one method for installing a greywater system from the washing machine sewer drain pipe to your yard. … [Read more...]
Having trouble getting something blooming this year? I just can't say enough about how simple fabrics can add bits of color to your yard. Luckily the retail world has caught on to our love of ourdoor fabrics. Now is the time to swing by target, world market, pier 1, tjmaxx and other … [Read more...]
Planet Box lunch box made packing lunches super easy all last school year. I'm looking forward to another great zero waste lunch year! It’s school time which means sack lunches. Try packing your own WASTE FREE lunch. It’s good for your pocketbook, waistline and the planet. The average … [Read more...]
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