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Ideas for a Green DC

I saw this article on Paisajismo (a landscape magazine) the other day:  Washington, D.C. leadership has requested input from a range of organizations as it develops a new “unified vision” and “comprehensive framework” for a more sustainable Washington, D.C. The end goal: to connect sustainability with economic development and become the number-one, most sustainable city ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on October 18, 2011

Protecting Watersheds: Rain Gardens in our Landscapes

There are so many great seminars and workshops this fall, that there is no excuse for the eco-friendly gardener to get bored! Here is another one I just found out about on Rain Gardens. What: "Protecting Watersheds: Rain Gardens in our Landscapes" Where: Common Good City Farm When: Saturday, October 22, 2-4pm "Come see Common ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on October 14, 2011

Professional car washes better for environment

Professional car washes better for environment

Here's an article that falls under the "you learn something new every day" category. Apparently, its better for the environment to have your car washed at a professional car wash than to wash it at home. Here are some highlights from a news release put out by the International Carwash Association®. Washing your car at ... Read More 5 Comments

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Written by on September 27, 2011

Raingarden seminar

WHAT:   Seminar to promote the environmental benefits represented by rain gardens.  Homeowners will learn how to properly site, design, construct and maintain do-it-yourself rain gardens.  WHEN:    Saturday, October 1st, 9:30 – 12:30.   Check-in begins at 9 a.m. WHERE:     Marymount University – Caruthers Building, room 1021, 2807 North Glebe Road, Arlington        WHO: Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 26, 2011

Raingarden Seminar

WHAT:   Seminar to promote the environmental benefits represented by rain gardens.  Homeowners will learn how to properly site, design, construct and maintain do-it-yourself rain gardens.  WHEN:    Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. – noon.  Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. WHERE:  ArtSpace Herndon, 750 Center Street, Herndon        WHO:   Hosted by the Town of Herndon’s Department Read More 1 Comment

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Written by on September 19, 2011

Today is Protect the Groundwater Day

Today is Protect the Groundwater Day

  Every day, Americans use 79.6 billion gallons of fresh groundwater for public and private use, including for drinking water, irrigation, livestock, manufacturing, mining, and more. On September 13th, “Protect Your Groundwater Day,” the Maryland Department of Environment (MDE) reminds all Marylanders about the value of clean groundwater and what citizens can do to protect this ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 13, 2011

Beautiful Ways to Save the Rain

Beautiful Ways to Save the Rain

Rainy days are great for sitting around dreaming and wishing. What I’m wishing for right now is a better way to capture all of this rain water that is getting away from me. Sure, we have rain barrels at our house, so I can take a little bit of “green” pride in the fact that ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on September 7, 2011

Lessons from a hurricane, part deux – what goes in the ground, comes around

 And then the sky broke up And then the rain came down And it washed away everything on the ground Wash it away, wash it away, wash it away. Lyrics from Ghost Train, by Marc Cohn I remember watching the news after a hurricane a few years ago, and there were children on inner tubes ... Read More 1 Comment

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Written by on August 31, 2011

Freaks of nature and what causes them

Freaks of nature and what causes them

Some freaks of nature are fun and interesting. Take 4-leaf clovers, for example. It is estimated that there are 10,000 3-leaf clovers to every 4-leaf clover, making the 4-leafers a bit of a stand-our freak in the clover field. Clovers can also have 5, 6 and even more leaves. The record, in fact, appears to ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on July 25, 2011

Drop It While It’s Hot

During the summer, you might use four times the amount of water we use during other months. Your water bill likely reflects the demand for the extra water you need for your lawn and garden. There’s an inexpensive way to capture the free rainwater for when you need it most — during periods of drought ... Read More No Comments

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Written by on July 20, 2011

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