Where I've Been | Uprooted, an eco/travel blog

One Year Ago: Earthship Landing

05. Mar, 2010 0 Comments

My arrival at Earthship Biotecture kicks off a green-building adventure in the high desert of Taos, New Mexico.

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Friday Video: Train Ride Remix

26. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

A little train footage, a little glitch music: one year ago today in New Mexico.

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Not All Trains Are Alike

A rough ride into North Carolina

25. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

In which I begin to see a whole new part of America.

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Friday Photos! Art From Trash

19. Feb, 2010 1 Comment

A look back at the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse

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Try This at Home: Get Yer Veggies Delivered

CSAs make your laziness eco-friendly!

12. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

It’s convenient, it’s good for the environment and delicious to your tummy. Here’s why (and how) to join a CSA this year.

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Little Farm on the Subdivision

Potomac Vegetable Farm is being eaten by McMansions

10. Feb, 2010 2 Comments

In Northern Virginia, one badass family farm fights the tide of suburban sprawl.

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Friday Photos! One Year Ago: Humboldt/Siskiyou County Line

29. Jan, 2010 2 Comments

A year ago today, I was watching the first signs of spring: spots of color breaking through the greens, grays and rusty browns of northern California.

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How Polyface brought my oomph back

In which I meet Joel Salatin and rediscover my inspiration

28. Jan, 2010 4 Comments

The Universe kicks me down a spot of amazing luck: a personal visit with a brilliant agriculturalist who reminds me why I’m on this trip in the first place.