Wednesday, June 29, 2011

Webinar on Shade Tolerant Green Roofs + aquaponics in St. Louis

-On July 5 I'll be presenting a case study on a shade tolerant green roof. If you aren't already signed up for the GRHC webinars, you should, because they are great!
I'll talk more in depth about the cold climate, shade dominant green roof more later next week, but wanted to give folks a heads up before Canada Day (July 1) and Independence Day (July 4) arrive. By the way, if you live in Niagara Falls and like fireworks, this must be the time of year for you!

-Spied an article last week giving a darn good reason not to compost grass clippings: when the herbicide manufacturer warns you against it!
So, I am not really following Dupont's logic. With municipalities across the United States and Canadabanning herbicides and pesticides, wouldn't Dupont capitalize on the trend and develop a safe biological alternative to be ahead of the curve and corner that market?

-Reductions in state and federal funding are hitting everyone hard,
including agricultural colleges.

-Apartments, gardens and an aquaponic fish farm will revitalize an industrial site, with ex-convicts having an opportunity to be gainfully employed.
Smart move by this developer to bring a little piece of Madison to St. Louis. Also, love the train tracks outside. If things get REALLY busy, shipping across country should be a breeze!!!

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