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green roof coop!
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thanks for the tips everyone. got two new birdies off craigslist.
on Monday
thanks a bunch, guys! i'll definitely post some pictures when this is done. hopefully this month, but we'll see :) i've got a good-size list going.
on Monday
I got my first chicks from the woman at 35th Ave & Deer Valley and her chickens are all kept clean and well-cared for. I can't remember her name (Vanessa?) but she usually has a variety of breeds and ages.
on Sunday
Once in awhile Home Depot, Lowes have EPDM, hit and miss. They also have PVC liner for showers. Their price can be expensive but cheaper travel sometimes. PVC is easy to bond together with a solvent to get a continuous sheet and going around vents a…
on Saturday
Oops, miscalculation. A single 2x4 would hold up 11 to 20 of my cars, in theory.
on Saturday
The spacing of rafters, size of rafters, the foundation and weight of the soil would determine whether it'll stay up. With a compression strength in the range of 5000-9000 psi a single 2x4 (depending on species and dryness) could hold up 2 to 4 smal…
on Saturday
I, by no means, having any knowledge about green roofs but I did see a segment on This Old House about one. I think they used some kind of rubber membrane. Searching their website came up with a generic article but one page did have a breakdown of t…
on Friday
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hey all! sorry if this is in the wrong section - could see it being posted in a few different forums. i'm thinking about putting a green roof on top of my coop, but i'm having a hard time finding any specs or basic guides to building one.here's wha…
on Friday

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At 9:20am on March 8, 2010, Anita Mahaffey said…
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Where do I find all the information shared during the tour that was going to be posted on the website?  I tried to find Singh Nursery today and I believe we were told it was on the 101/Thomas but I didn't see it...Can anyone point me in the right di…
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Sophia, I offer the services you seek : ) I would be happy to swing by your property and give you a free 1 hour consultation. We design, build, and maintain sustainable landscapes and gardens. Many of my clients just need a little push to get starte…
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Ray: slabs came from sidewalk in the front of the house that was ripped out for the pavers. See comments on "sidewalk 1" photo. As it turns out, I am going to widen the "patio" section by another slab width, basically underneath the cistern platfor…
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March 17, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
How to remove bermuda grass once and for all from your yard and garden. Are you tired of digging stolon's... Frustrated with solarizing? Then perhaps this radical method is for you in removing this invasive plant. By merging two contradicting practi…
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Backyard Composting Basics with Doreen Pollack at Tempe Transportation Center
March 10, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Most people hear compost and think yuk! But your plants and garden thrive on it. Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves water…
2 hours ago
Really...I must check that out thks
3 hours ago
Backyard Composting Basics with Doreen Pollack at Tempe Transportation Center
March 10, 2010 from 6:30pm to 8pm
Most people hear compost and think yuk! But your plants and garden thrive on it. Compost not only provides a source of slow-release organic fertilizer, it also boosts the community of microorganisms that helps keep plants healthy and improves water…
3 hours ago
Hey Don, I am pretty sure we have some to give you from our pond. FYI, I think Ryan called about the fish at AZ Game & Fish and they do not give these fish out. We got ours from the "pond lady"
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