Becky Elder has been an organic gardener for over 40 years and is a master gardener and instructor for Colorado State University’s extension school. She holds many certificates as a permaculture designer and is the co-founder of Organa Gardens gardening cooperative. She’s a freelance writer and author as well as a Manitou Springs City Councilwoman.
Topics Discussed:
- Becky’s background as an environmentalist and in landscaping
- Local resources to learn about gardening and landscaping
- Differences between agriculture, permaculture and organic gardening
- Gray water and how it’s used
- Making changes now for future generations
Links and Resources:
- Pikes Peak Permaculture
- El Paso County Extension Office
- Blue Planet Earthscapes
- More information about greywater
- Art Ludwig
- “Rainwater Harvesting” by Brad Lancaster
- “Retrosuburbia” by David Holmgren
- Village Homes Permaculture suburb of Davis, California
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