Native communities of the early 1600’s, such as the Wampanoag and Massachusett, taught the newly-arrived Europeans how to plant seeds individually rather than sowing seeds by broadcasting them on the ground, as was the custom in Europe. Over many generations, by carefully selecting and planting seeds from preferred plants, Native Americans encouraged certain varieties of …
Growing up in Vermont, my family did not have an air conditioner. On the few hot and humid nights during the summer my parents would pull out the box fan. It was uncomfortable, but it never lasted very long before temperatures came back down. Most people I knew lived like this, and many still do. …
In 2020, Woodstock’s Select Board and Village Trustees passed a Climate Emergency and Action Resolution, with the goal of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. This Resolution is one of many energy and climate goals that the Town and Village have committed to, including Woodstock’s Comprehensive Energy Plan, the Sierra Club Ready for 100 …
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The Virtues of Electric Lawn Care Imagine it is a Saturday morning and you are mowing the lawn. You check the fuel level of your lawn mower and, realizing it is low, go to the garage to grab the can of gas/oil mix and pour it into the tank, trying your best not to spill. …
