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Author Archives: Scotty

Malode Boys Ride the Elusive Middle Yuba

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Scotty

It’s cold and raining…again. We definitely could use the rain after these last few years of drought, but it’s hard …
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Our Carbon Footprint: 2009

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Scotty

February 2010 Greenhouse Action Plan Progress Report 2009 saw some excellent changes in infrastructure and equipment, which we project will …
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The Garden: Weeding Out Greenwash

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Scotty

Shoveling It’s been pouring rain here for the last few weeks, and during the small breaks in the storm, we’ve …
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Solar Gardening on the American River

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Scotty

One of several new projects you’ll see when you come whitewater rafting at Malode this year is our solar heated …
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