Cassandra Truax
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Cassandra might be considered a jack of all trades. Starting out with a BA in Spanish with a minor in Environmental Studies, she decided to pursue a MS in Range and Wildlife Management in 1997. Her research project involved small mammals and reptiles in the Big Bend area of Texas.
In 2000, she took a job on the San Carlos Apache Nation, as a wildlife biologist. There she met her husband, Sam. They moved to the White Mountains, and there she cares for their 7-year-old-son, and teaches at the local community college.
Her interests include wildlife, gardening, sustainable living, solar energy, solar vehicles and ceramics.
Latest Articles
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Composting Worms in the Garden
What the heck are composting worms and why do I want them in my garden? Composting worms can live in the garden if provided food and shelter.
May 25, 2010
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What Composting Worms Want
Red wiggler worms are quite well adapted to living in bins and composting kitchen waste. So what do composting worms really need? Read on to find out.
Mar 31, 2010
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The 4-Hour Workweek – Book Review
Working 9-5 doesn't cut it anymore. The 4-Hour Workweek is a blueprint for creating life on one's own terms without having to wander the earth penniless.
Mar 26, 2010
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Tips for Starting Seeds Indoors
Starting vegetables indoors from seed is easy and inexpensive. It also gives the gardener more control over varieties and timing.
Mar 24, 2010
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What Makes Great Garden Soil?
By understanding that soil is alive, it can be grown and fostered into highly productive material.
Mar 23, 2010
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Homemade Organic Fertilizer Saves Money
Chemical fertilizers have many drawbacks, but are cheaper to use. Or are they? Read on to find out how chemical fertilizers cost more.
Mar 22, 2010
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How to Build a Mini Compost Pile
Composting with worms allows for smaller composting systems since the activity isn't related to the mass of the pile.
Mar 22, 2010
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How to Correct Overly Dry Soil
Soil which dries out too quickly lacks organic matter, porosity, and microorganisms. Adding compost and mulch can correct the situation.
Feb 21, 2010
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How to Force Bulbs Indoors
Forced bulbs are a great way to celebrate spring before its arrival. Learn which varieties don't need pre-chilling and what household ingredient retards leggy growth.
Feb 6, 2010
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Gardening With Composting Worms
Adding ample compost to the garden will help boost yields. One of the easiest ways to add compost to the garden is by providing habitat for composting worms.
Jan 20, 2010
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