Category Archives for Sustainability
Feel good do good tour
“A small group of thoughtful people could change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”~ Margaret Mead At The Garden of Eden, I have experienced true unconditional love and acceptance and have shared in the creation of a … Continue reading
dumpster birthday surprise!
“Love is like a good cake; you never know when it’s coming, but you’d better eat it when it does!” – C. Joybell I was that little girl standing in line before the birthday girl/boy to make sure I’d get … Continue reading
Rustic hands for roosting hens
Today I awoke to begin work on the Garden of Eden chicken co-creation project. I remembered an old friend and neighbor Gladys, a witty hard working 80-something-year-old. She’s a serious powerhouse of a woman! One day I remarked about her … Continue reading
Rewilding: myself and the worms
“[Rewilding is] returning the land to the creatures that once flourished there.”–Eric Dinnerstein The vermicomposting system at the Garden of Eden has been thriving for over a year– 15 buckets each holding 35+ lbs. of worms! After harvesting sweet potatoes … Continue reading
Growing food: part I
“The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.” Michael Pollan Everyday I hear of inspiring people dedicated to growing their own food. They achieve a level of self-sufficiency, environmental conscientiousness, community connectedness, and down-to-earth … Continue reading
Celebrate Ecofest Arlington
Bike Friendly Arlington and wordsprout invite you to Ecofest on September 17th at Founder’s Plaza/Levitt Pavillion from 10am-10pm. Come out for the day with your family and friends to learn about organizations and businesses supporting environmental causes in the Arlington … Continue reading
water 101 (or water 911?)
“Take a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of Nature you may renew your own. Go quietly, alone; no harm will befall you.”— John Muir With severe heat and drought we’ve been having in North Texas … Continue reading