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Portland Brings Renewable Energy Technology to the Poorest Parts of the World

by Amity Hook-Sopko on October 11, 2011

Looking at the images of Haiti’s earthquake and the devastation that followed was a wake up call for me.  It’s hard to stay worried about the surcharges on your cell phone bill while you watch a terrified but unwavering husband wait outside the rubble of his home for days to see if his wife will [...]

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The Sustainable Landscape in Crisis

by Lucy Hendy, LDSP Reading/Literature Chairman of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. on September 24, 2010

Until recently we could plan our home and civic landscaping projects with the only limitations being our imagination, the availability of suitable plant material and the budget. Today ecological and financial conditions have placed what seem like insurmountable boulders in our path. We can give up our goal, take another route or adopt patient, delaying [...]

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DeSantis Landscapes: Creating Beauty, Respecting Nature

by Lisbeth Tanz on April 4, 2010

I love a beautiful lawn…on a golf course. At my house, the less lawn, the better. My dog and I disagree on just how to have less lawn, but we’re working on coming to a consensus. To me, less lawn means more space for flowers and other plants that feed the earth. And less lawn [...]

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Water Conservation Starts at Your Rooftop

by Lori Feldman on March 5, 2010

Jason Garvey has a saying, “There is no green without blue.” His company, Portland Purple Water helps homeowners who want to take one more step toward green living by incorporating water conservation. Rainwater catchement dates back to the first human beings who needed water to live, but didn’t have spigots. Jason says, “It’s ok if [...]

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