Most of you know that I do consultations as well as installation. One of the best parts of my job is connecting people to resources. I certainly don’t claim to be able to do everything….
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Where is the Rain?
NASA Shows Just How Bad the Drought Is I know I’m not the only one who has finally gotten to the point where this beautiful San Diego weather is actually feeling quite ominous. The politicians are…
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Should we end the mandatory watering restrictions?
Does Mayor Sanders really think that anyone needs to water more than they have been? Does he think maybe that we should start washing our cars weekly in our driveways, or washing off our sidewalks…
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Inspirational Urban Homesteading in Australia
I recently had the opportunity to meet Author and Innovator Michael Mobbs, Sustainable Home, at his inner city home in Chippendale, Sydney. Here he is off the grid for water. He catches rainwater for showering, cooking, and…
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Sydney Water
Sydney receives an average of 40 inches of rain per year as opposed to our 10 inches. Sydney residents pay .007 cents per gallon of water. Up from .004 cents per gallon in 2005. This…
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Aquaponics
A couple days ago I met two lovely people, Peter and Julie, here in Sydney. They are enthusiastic Permaculturists. They installed an aquaponics system in their backyard. In a large tank, they are growing fresh…
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