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What does it mean to live sustainably? How can we better live within the biophysical limits of the planet without engaging in self-denial? Begin to answer these questions here as you consider how your choices of home, food, transportation, energy, and more promote a sustainable lifestyle..
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Turn your attention to how settlement patterns—from rural to suburban to urban—and their existing infrastructures affect sustainability by defining how people can travel within and between locations. How can cities transition to ecocity design? What are the greenest modes of travel? How can we continue to drive cars and still live sustainably? Find out here..
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Conclude this series with a look at some fun (and challenging) ways to enhance the ornamental appeal and space efficiency of trees and shrubs. Learn pruning methods that help create tunnels or help plantings grow flat against walls or fences; tips for shearing plants into interesting shapes; and growing trees and shrubs in containers, or from cuttings and seeds.
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Learn how to implement a recovery plan to bring your landscape back to health from various threats. Is the problem actually worth treating? What kinds of insect traps should you use (and avoid)? How can adjusting the surrounding environment help? And why are black walnut trees often such a big problem?
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If we make our landscapes beautiful and functional, many of our needs can be met where we live. That’s the idea behind sustainable landscapes, the benefits of which you’ll explore here, from the surprising abundance of edible plants and household materials that can be produced, to the valuable services they can perform..
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Ms. Myers gives you an overview of the step-by-step process for creating a garden, guiding you through the process of weeding old garden spaces; testing your soil; evaluating growing conditions; picking the best topsoil; using annuals, perennials, and biennials to best effect; and mapping out your garden with the space available.
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Explore some of the many ways you can extend your garden through fall and take advantage of the cool air and warm soil. You'll learn how to add bulbs for a splash of spring beauty, prune and protect your plants from a potentially harsh winter, install a lovely cool-season garden, harvest and store herbs, and learn from your experience to plan for an even better garden in the spring.
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Learn how you can live a greener lifestyle and establish a regenerative ecological footprint through the choices you make every day as a consumer, whether you’re shopping for groceries or replacing your carpeting. Find out why organics cost more, how you can make safe and effective cleaning products at home, and more..
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Discover everything you need to make trees and shrubs a manageable investment in your outdoor spaces with this practical course filmed in beautiful natural locations and our in-studio garden. Taking you through different landscapes, climates, and seasons, these 12 lectures reveal strategies for shopping, planting, and caring for trees and shrubs like the experts.
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Just as important as choosing the right tree or shrub is planting it correctly. Here, Ms. Myers takes you step by step through the planting process. Learn how to dig the best holes, whether or not to stake your trees, when to fertilize (the answer may surprise you), proper watering methods, and more.
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Discover everything you need to know about soil and how to make it work for your dream garden. You'll learn how soil works, how to improve the soil in your garden space, the benefits of specific soil types, how composting and mulching can strengthen the health of your garden, how and when to fertilize your plants, and - most important - the best way to plant your garden and prepare it for spring.
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If you bring your own reusable grocery bag to the supermarket, or buy “green” products, you’re already engaging in sustainable living practices. But you might not be aware of the other steps you could be taking, both small and large, to make an impact and save money wherever you live, whether it’s on acres of land or in a small city apartment. Every aspect of life can be reconsidered in terms of sustainability, from your choice of home and...
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Sourcing clean water and using it wisely are key to sustainable living. Consider how systems can be designed to sustainably provide water for drinking, washing, irrigation, and other uses, and find smart ways to get the same or better services using less. Also, examine ecological approaches to handling storm water..
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What happens when your trees and shrubs fail to flourish? Welcome to the world of plant diagnostics. Ms. Myers shows you how to diagnose common growth problems with popular types of plants - just like an expert gardener. Along the way, you'll learn how to spot symptoms for everything from blight and dieback to chlorosis and invasive pests.
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What does a sustainable economy look like? Take an in-depth look at the core concepts necessary for an economy that meets people’s material needs while respecting the hierarchy of sustainability and working in service to humanity and nature. Such ideas include a steady state economy and the movement for degrowth..
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Buildings and cities have a huge impact on our well-being, sustainability, and ecological footprint. See how architects design green buildings that are regenerative—giving back more energy than they take—by using natural daylight, nontoxic materials, and superior levels of air quality and thermal comfort, all for about the same cost as conventional building..
19) Winter Gardening
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Local produce is readily available year round when you know tricks for off-season gardening. Learn the advantages of and methods for planting during the “second spring,” including tips on building a simple, inexpensive structure that creates a microclimate, making it possible to harvest fresh food all winter long..
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Turn now to the art of pruning shrubs. Watching Ms. Myers demonstrate in the field and the studio, you'll learn the best times to prune different types of shrubs; different pruning methods, including thinning cuts and rejuvenation pruning; why shearing isn't always the best option for shrubs; and answers to commonly asked pruning questions.
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