http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/archives/2882 Susan Harris's blog about eco-friendly and urban gardening, plus the adventures of a DC-based garden writer, coach and occasional rabble-rowser. Mon, 24 May 2010 11:12:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/archives/2882/comment-page-1#comment-6288 Elemental LED staff Wed, 10 Feb 2010 19:27:55 +0000 http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/?p=2882#comment-6288 Teak is very common as decking on old wooden sailing ships and, with a daily deck wash using salt water, lasts at least 100 years. I wonder how much the lifespan of wood can make up for the way it was harvested? If something made of teak lasts 5 times something made of pine, does it end up being more sustainable anyway? Teak is very common as decking on old wooden sailing ships and, with a daily deck wash using salt water, lasts at least 100 years. I wonder how much the lifespan of wood can make up for the way it was harvested? If something made of teak lasts 5 times something made of pine, does it end up being more sustainable anyway?

]]> http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/archives/2882/comment-page-1#comment-6218 susan harris Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:59:04 +0000 http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/?p=2882#comment-6218 Cameron, there's info about the certification on this page: http://www.certifiedhardwoods.com/environmental.html Cameron, there's info about the certification on this page:
http://www.certifiedhardwoods.com/environmental.html

]]> http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/archives/2882/comment-page-1#comment-6217 Cameron (Defining Your Home) Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:44:43 +0000 http://www.sustainablegardeningblog.com/?p=2882#comment-6217 The teak patio furniture bought years ago, but within the time of raised awareness, was advertised as "being responsibly harvested." Is there a place where consumers can see a list of teak furniture companies with certifications such as East Teak?   Thanks Cameron The teak patio furniture bought years ago, but within the time of raised awareness, was advertised as "being responsibly harvested." Is there a place where consumers can see a list of teak furniture companies with certifications such as East Teak?  
Thanks
Cameron

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