When a yard becomes evil and… another Coppola trend? by Kirsten Dirksen on August 14, 2008 We’re a country addicted to grass… sorry for the pun, but being obsessed with turf grass might prove to be …
Time to ungarden: creating an organic, fruitful yard by Kirsten Dirksen on August 13, 2008 Lawns in the US cover an area roughly the size of New York State and most of them are grown …
A remodel to capture sun and rain by Kirsten Dirksen on January 8, 2008 When Tyson Dirksen and Katrina Ellis bought a fixer-upper home in urban Melbourne, Australia, they decided to redo it to …
"Eco-Nazis" Down Under (on extreme green) by Kirsten Dirksen on January 2, 2008 Just when you think that everyone has gone “green”, at an upscale uptown-Barcelona party a Canadian expat accompanied by her …
Twist and vibe by Tycho on October 15, 2007 I have been in a twist all day. I had to choose between two ‘evils’: Do the right thing and …
Green collar (II): where jobs are by Kirsten Dirksen on August 29, 2007 The green economy has arrived. Its demand for workers rivals the Internet boom. Business schools are preparing alumni and politicians …
Toilet talk by Kirsten Dirksen on August 29, 2007 I crossed a line last week and made the personal political. Unintentionally. I was in a public restroom and a …
The cleantech explosion: following the green by Kirsten Dirksen on July 24, 2007 Investment in cleantech has been growing steadily since venture capitalists began to put their money here 10 years ago, but …
A green extension / renovation by tdirksen on March 7, 2007 My partner, Katrina, and I have slowly been moving towards leading sustainable lives. This has been a conscious effort but …
