Archive for October, 2008
October 3, 2008 – Green Consultant
High Hopes Gardens had another inquiry regarding the wind turbine. A former real estate agent from Des Moines is branching out to be a “green consultant” whereby she can offer advice and research to consumers regarding real “green” products and “greenwashing. Part of her education is to do some research concerning quality and reputation of green products and installers.
She was curious to see and hear our impressions of the service and abilities or our wind turbine installer. She was very pleased to hear of our experiences and can use them to help guide others.
one year ago…”Sorry State of the South Side of the Hog Barn”.
October 2, 2008 – Thingamajig Thursday #135
Here’s this week’s “Thingamajig” entry.
Also check out the last thingamajig answer.
As always, put your guess in a comment below.
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one year ago…”Chelsea the Miniature Horse in Permanent Home”
October 1, 2008 – Woolly Bear
This fall has provided an obstacle-course of woolly bear caterpillars. It’s hard to walk without seeing one of these crawling or cuddled up on the ground.
The woolly bear caterpillar winters in this form, it survives winter freezes by producing a cryoprotectant, a kind of anti-freeze in its tissues.
