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LED's for Nothing (almost) and Lumens for Free (not really)

Submitted by TimJFowler on Mon, 2012/06/11 - 4:19pm
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AmbientLED bulb in lamp

If you live in New Mexico and are a customer of PNM - here's a deal for you. $10 off (at the register) two different Philips AmbientLED light models at New Mexico Home Depot stores. What's the catch? This discount is only available through July 31, 2012. If you buy the Philips 12-watt AmbientLED (60-watt replacement) soft-white light the price is below $5 per 'bulb' (before tax).

Sustainable Local Lumber

Submitted by TimJFowler on Fri, 2012/05/04 - 11:27am
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New Mexico Pine Boards and Block Plane

Warped, cupped, twisted, split and checked. I end up sorting through an entire rack of lumber at the Big Box store to find enough good boards for any project. I've also noticed a distinct lack of FSC-certified wood at most of our local lumber yards. Finding quality and sustainable lumber for wood-working projects has become a frustrating experience for me. But, I've found another answer - locally harvested and milled lumber!

Why I Garden #22

Submitted by TimJFowler on Fri, 2012/04/27 - 4:43pm
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Woods' Rose in bloom

A Woods' Rose in bloom. After several years living in our garden, this native perennial has finally bloomed. This rose has slowly grown and spread each year, but hadn't bloomed until this year. I'm not sure what combination of events brought on the flowers, but here they are. And the Woods' Roses smell great despite their compact size.

More Info:

PLANTS Profile - Rosa woodsii Lindl., Woods' Rose

Pedal On

Submitted by TimJFowler on Sun, 2011/10/30 - 9:29pm
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Mountain Bike donated to the Chainbreaker Collective

I just gave away a part of my history and I feel great. Often, I hang onto little things that remind me of my past. This was the first mountain bike I bought for myself and it's seen many miles and several crashes. Strangely enough, I didn't mind letting it go. Mostly because I know that it will live on in one or more 'new' bikes.

Secret Agent Man

Submitted by TimJFowler on Wed, 2011/09/21 - 5:22pm
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Santa Fe County Extension Agent touring Bob's garden

Somewhere in your county, a secret agent stands at the ready. He (or she) is the local County Extension Agent, ready to answer your home garden and landscape questions. County Extension Agents aren't supposed to be a secret but they are lower profile than the 'Double-O' kind of agent. I just met the local Extension Agent and learned quite a lot about the art of growing plants and animals in my county.

Plant a Garden, Harvest a Community

Submitted by TimJFowler on Fri, 2011/09/09 - 11:52am
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Plant in Hands sketch

What: Santa Fe Community Garden Tour
When: Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 1-4pm
Where: 7 Gardens across Santa Fe, NM
Price: FREE!

Ballet in the Pasture & Building Local Food Systems

Submitted by TimJFowler on Wed, 2011/08/10 - 2:26pm
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Joel Salatin and Hen

Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms and Tom Delehanty of Pollo Real Ranch discuss local food systems at two public events presented by the Carbon Economy Series.

What: Building Local Food Systems - Talk & Panel Discussion with Joel Salatin and Tom Delehanty
When: Friday, August 26, 7-9pm
Where: NM School for the Deaf, James A. Little Theatre, 1060 Cerrillos Rd., Santa Fe, NM
Tickets: $10 at CarbonEconomySeries.com

Burning Ring of Fire

Submitted by TimJFowler on Mon, 2011/08/01 - 3:26pm
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Las Conchas Wildfire Smoke Plume

Are large and frequent wildfires in the Western U.S. becoming the 'New Normal'? That's an unsettling thought, but new research and recent experience point to a smokier future in the West. The basics are this: 100 years of fire suppression have created overly dense forests, and climate change and drought encourage hotter and larger wildfires.

A Royal Mess

Submitted by EcoMommyo on Mon, 2011/07/25 - 12:41pm
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Pitting Cherries

I made a royal mess for Father’s Day. For EcoDaddyo’s first Father’s Day, we made a cherry pie. I would love to claim all the credit for its deliciousness but pitting 2-3 pounds of cherries was a messy two person job.

Water, Wildflowers & Trout

Submitted by TimJFowler on Tue, 2011/06/14 - 4:58pm
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Upper Pecos Watershed Association logo

What: Water, Wildflowers & Trout: A Benefit for the Upper Pecos Watershed Association
Where: Brush Ranch, Pecos Canyon
When: Sunday, June 19th at 5pm
Tickets: $60 per person

  • Social Hour - 5pm
  • Silent Auction
  • Entertainment
  • Dinner at the Ranch - 6pm
  • Live Auction: Scotty Rice, Auctioneer
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