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The Science Barge


Image courtesy of New York Sun Works


I came across an interesting article yesterday, describing a very cool (mini) sustainable floating farm called ‘The Science Barge’.

According to the Science Barge Website (which is part of the New York Sun … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on May 24th, 2008 with no comments.
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New Alchemy Institute

I first heard about the New Alchemy Institute while learning more about one my all-time my ‘eco-heros’, Dr. John Todd (Ocean Arks International). Dr Todd and his wife Nancy (along with William McLarney) founded the institute in 1969 … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on April 14th, 2008 with no comments.
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EcoYardFarming.com – Home Grown Foods the Natural Way

A short time ago I received an e-mail from a gentleman named Bailey, letting me know about his new backyard farming site. I hate to say it, but given the fact that he was requesting a link exchange without having … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on January 18th, 2008 with no comments.
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Shea Gunther – Teepee-Living Technologist

Shea Gunther in front of his Tepee
Images courtesy of Shea Gunther


I thought that I was a little bit ‘out there’ for trying to compost during our cold winters, but my eco-buddy Shea Gunther makes me feel like a bit of a light-weight! He has … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on December 11th, 2007 with 6 comments.
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Garden Girl is Back!

I’ve written a fair amount about Patti “The Garden Girl” Moreno on the EcoSherpa blog, but she definitely deserves some mention here as well. Patti has been a real inspiration ever since she burst onto the green scene with her … >> READ MORE <<

Written by Compost Guy on September 25th, 2007 with no comments.
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