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Swales, Using Slope and Gravity to Collect Water
DEFINITION Swales are water harvesting ditches on contour (Geoff Lawton). By etching these level ditches along your sloped property, you...
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Intro to Permaculture Workshop
This last weekend I was a participating trainer in an Intro to Permaculture Workshop. Friday night featured a tour to three urban...