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Tour Janet and Richard's quarter acre for an example of what's possible
in suburbia. Their front yard of edible plants also provides habitat
for birds and insects. The backyard radiates out from an herb and
kitchen garden to vegetable beds and containers; 25 fruit and nut
trees; and a restful Zen garden. Near a future pond is a "three
sisters" spiral of corn, beans and squashes. Check out their rainwater
catchment barrels system, solar ovens, grid-tied photovoltaics with
backup batteries, a low-energy house, solar-heated garden room, and a
comfortable "summer palace" of natural & salvaged materials. (www.richardheinberg.com) Episode 100!
rainwater catchment
