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THE GREEN COTTAGE

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About Me

My name is Shawn McGill and I'm a recovering genetically engineered couch potato. After the enlightenment of my evil ways and as part of my rehabilitation, I have founded The GREEN COTTAGE. ***** At the moment I am building thegreencottage.info website, it will be about the joys and challenges of going green, growing organic food, living simply, starting a small business, eating healthier for less money, building backyard wildlife habitats, composting, cottage gardening, recycling, and just having good green fun. Along the way I will share what I am learning from the adventures of the ongoing transformation of my "smalltown" house and yard into The GREEN COTTAGE. ____________________________________________________________ I am also an Independent Garden Consultant for THE HAPPY GARDENER, which carries a complete line of evironmentally-friendly lawn and garden products. As a consultant it affords me a wonderful opportunity to learn more and teach others about organic gardening, lawn care, backyard wildlife habitats, and composting, through educational presentation, in-home demonstrations, environmental events, and more. As a consultant I can even help other people interested in starting their own organic gardening business. Feel free to contact me or visit www.thehappygardener.info if you have any questions. ___________________________________________________________J ust recently I helped start a local green pest control service within a traditional pest control company. I'm working hard to turn the whole company green, from our products and services, to our daily operation. I hope in the future to start more GREEN COTTAGE services. ____________________________________________________________ If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. David Henry Thoreau
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My Interests

Cottage Gardening, Green Products, Home Businesses, Nature, Sustainable living, Alternative Energy, Green Business Ideas, Herbs, ect...

I'd like to meet:

PEOPLE WITH SIMILAR INTERESTS****************************** ___________________________________________________________ Grocery Store Wars
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Books:

Walden, The Self-Sufficient Gardener, A Walk in the Woods, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, The Ecology of Commerce, The Legacy of Luna, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Heroes:

All organic gardeners who...

My Blog

GREEN CHALLENGES? -- COMMENT BACK

Please tell us what you think is the hardest part of changing our lifestyle to be more environmentally friendly.  Is it money, time, energy, or all of the above?  One of my challenges&n...
Posted by THE GREEN COTTAGE on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:32:00 PST

The GREEN COTTAGE MEETS THE HAPPY GARDENER

                 For years I've been interested in starting a green home business. Then from my love of cottage gardens and my...
Posted by THE GREEN COTTAGE on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:10:00 PST

Earth Day - Plant A Row For The Hungry

What better way for gardeners to celebrate Earth Day than in their organic gardens.  This year when putting in your garden don't forget to Plant a Row for the Hungry.  This program is growin...
Posted by THE GREEN COTTAGE on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:02:00 PST