by Tom Girolamo | Jun 1, 2016 | Lessons Learned
Many people in the U.S. think that have it made when they live on a street with curb and gutter. But have you ever thought where that water goes? Often snow melt and rainwater that falls on streets, driveways and yards, simply goes down the drain to the nearest...
by Tom Girolamo | Apr 30, 2016 | Lessons Learned
Many people stress over the soil in their landscape. You can use any soil you want and still have great plants. Look around, most plants in natural areas are growing in soils that you would normally think as too wet, too dry, too sandy, too clayey…you get the...
by Tom Girolamo | Apr 7, 2016 | Lessons Learned
Our Friend Piero is busy growing a variety of plants on his permaculture property. He is also starting plants from seed to insure that he gets totally organic plants. Piero is also trying some different growing methods. Above a hydroponics projected turned into using...
by Tom Girolamo | Apr 6, 2016 | Lessons Learned
Litter looks bad, but it is the stuff you don’t see that should worry you. In Fall 2015 we went down to Louisville to support a friend participating in the Iron Man. Theresa had to swim in the Ohio River as part of the event. It is not the sort of river you want...
by Tom Girolamo | Mar 22, 2016 | Lessons Learned
This stark but thought provoking mural was located west of Quebraillas at Playa de Guajataca where an old sugar cane rail line was cut through the rocks in 1911. You can now walk through the tunnel that connects two beaches. The symbolism of this painting was not lost...
by Tom Girolamo | Jan 6, 2016 | Lessons Learned
Did you resolve to get in better shape this new year? Isn’t it amazing? We drive to the gym, park near the door and work out in air conditioned comfort. Lights, heating, cooling, gasoline and human energy just going to waste! Many studies (and basic, common...
