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Monthly Archives: March 2016

Munning Residence

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    Permeable patio made of recycled concrete (urbanite) from previous backyard patio.
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    Raissed Keyhole Garden Bed
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    560 gallon rainwater cistern
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    Backyard Pre-Construction
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    Pre-Construction
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    Munning residence completed Monterey Bay Friendly front yard. Turf was removed and a permeable pathway and rain garden was installed

Urban Homestead in Marina

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    This picture shows how rain water is collected from the roof.
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    Two of the four cubes that hold rain water for later use.
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    Raised garden beds and mulched path ways.
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    Veggie rinse sink that sends rinse water and soil nutrients back to the garden beds.
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    compost and worm bins

Urban Homestead in Marina

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    one set of water cubes that catch roof rainwater.
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    Rinse sink with hose running to garden bed - saves water and soil nutrients