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New Sustainability Techniques Page

Posted on November 22, 2012 by jmeilander

Check out and follow our “Sustainability Techniques” page we just posted.  The goal is to stimulate a discussion amongst our followers to help reduce and improve everyone’s practical sustainability.  We will keep updating this page as time goes on and … Continue reading →

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Freeze. Thaw.

Posted on November 14, 2012 by jmeilander

We’ve thawed out here at the EcoRanch:  after the weekend snowstorm, much of the snow on the garden beds has melted, and the chicken coop seems to be holding plenty of heat.  The sun shines on the yard again, keeping … Continue reading →

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Chickens, Hoop Houses, and Winter

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jmeilander

In the last couple of weeks we have been breaking ground and getting prepared for the winter.  Ryan, Josh, and Nico have all left on their separate journeys and we are down to four WWOOFers, Maggie, Sarah, ROB!!!!, and Kenny.  … Continue reading →

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A Full House

Posted on October 15, 2012 by jmeilander

It’s really amazing to come home from a day of teaching and meetings to find your volunteers in good spirits and the projects you thought would take days are practically done.  With a full house here at the EcoRanch we … Continue reading →

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