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Yamila Gonzalez

Permaculture Design Principles | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    Permaculture designprinciples help us to design our own environment in a self sufficient human settlement which helps to maximize efficiency and production and at the same time leads to sustainability. Since every place is different, the techniques, plants, animals, etc. may vary according to the situation but the same principles apply. Regarding to the planning, observation of the natural patterns and cycles is used; you can make a drawing of the actual area and analyze what needs to be changed. For example you can make notes regarding to the areas where there is more shade or more sun, take notes about what time the sun falls and rise, study which are the best plants to grow and in which area to plant them so you can build an efficient system.
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How to Choose What to Plant in Your Garden - 0 views

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    how to choose what to plant in your garden.
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Green Living, Done Ethically. - 0 views

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    EthicalandGreen.net is a resource for all who seek to translate concerns over the climate and compassion for humanity into real-time changes in their lifestyle. A selection of the top news stories of interest along with a full mashup of what is happening in the green and ethical world, you are sure to find something of interest.
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Obama Meets Bush: What To Expect - 0 views

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    Barack Obama speaks, and the world listens - more intently, at this point, than it does to the actual president of the United States. President-elect Obama can inspire and alarm, calm markets or add to jitters. And with the nation in economic crisis, he seems keenly aware of that...
Yamila Gonzalez

Tips for a Permaculture Garden | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    f you are planning to be food sustainable a permaculture garden is an excellent idea. A permaculture gardencan be built in a rural or urban area. Just select the space you want your garden. In permaculture practices the place chosen to built the garden is often referred as "site" and the process is called "site design". Efficiency is a key in these designs, we should observe the conditions and patterns in the area so that with the minimum effort and resources we can obtain the best results or what is called "higher yields".
Yamila Gonzalez

Water Management | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    By: NaturalFreeChoice.com We can help the environment and at the same time reduce costs. Some of the ways to start is being aware of the waste produced in our home, also what resources could be used in a more efficient way so that we can save water and other resources, therefore reducing the associated costs. Following are some ideas for water management: 1) Reuse water to feed the plant - the water can come from several ways: a) Dishwashing water - Use buckets for washing, for example two buckets can be used for one bucket for soap and water and other with only water to rinse the dishes. Use biodegradable soap for dishwashing so you can reuse it. b) Compost Shower - Use biodegradable soap c) Kitchen water - Water used from other kitchen uses, like water from boiled potatoes. d) Dish drying racks - You can build a rack over an area where you are growing plants, then clean water drips into the ground this way watering the plants.
Yamila Gonzalez

What is a LETS System | NaturalFreeChoice.com - 0 views

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    By: NaturalFreeChoice.com A LETS system is a non - profit locally initiated exchange network backed by good and services and there is no need of coins, paper money or tokens of any kind. Transactions are recorded in a local central location and open to all members. Good and services can include the following: food, health services, clothing, repairs, housing, transport, legal services, equipment, business services, entertainment etc., through the operation of a credit economy that is community based and the use of dollars are reduced or not used. The LETS system work in the following manner: 1) Community people set up an organization 2) Anyone on the community can join the organization 3) Good and services are set by a directory of members 4) The transactions are kept on record and updated regularly 5) Services or good are paid by a note or cheque for an agreed amount of LETS units.
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