by Sarah Montano | Mar 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
A look at self-care products and options for low-toxin, biodegradable, zero-waste alternatives for a zero waste lifestyle. This is the third blog in a series of discussions on how to create less trash while providing for our genuine needs. Self-care must go beyond...
by Sarah Montano | Mar 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
This the second blog in a series of discussions on how to go zero-waste and create less trash. Zero Waste Shopping for a Zero Waste Lifestyle covers why zero-waste living is important, how to create a reusable shopping kit, and how to shop in bulk. In this article,...
by Audrey Love | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have you heard of chayote fruit? Perhaps its a family favorite, a staple in your native culture. Or perhaps you have never heard of it at all! Chayote grows best in warm, tropical and subtropical climates. Of Central American origin, Chayote also flourishes in...
by Audrey Love | Jan 4, 2019 | Agricultural Methods, Cooking, Education, Farming, Internships, Permaculture, Retreat, Sustainability, Travel, Uncategorized
At Gingerhill, we are passionate about sustainability, organic living, and community. Our volunteers and interns hail from all different areas and traditions, and each bring a wealth of knowledge and talent to our operation. Instead of embracing rigid dogmatism and...
by Audrey Love | Nov 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
Ecotourism has re-emerged as a buzzword among social justice warriors over the course of the past decade. However, the concept actually dates back to the early 1980’s. Since then, many individuals have designed their own forms of ecotourism in an effort to save the...
by Audrey Love | Oct 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
Tilling: time old trick, or outdated agricultural method? The practice of tilling has existed for generations, and it is beneficial in many instances. However, the No-Till movement of recent decades has exposed the failures of tilling practices and offered practical...
