Deep Green Technologies in Loudoun County

I opened my business in my garage because we all have heard the stories of successful businesses started in American garages. Here is where I intend to step into the Post-industrial (Green) Economy:  Join me? Deep Green Technologies. LLC seeks lofty goals: As Americans we shoot for the stars knowing that we are eventually capable [...]

Leesburg Farmer’s Market

If you are a supermarket shopper, shake up your day and jiggle your routine just a little.  I guarantee you will enjoy the experience. The fall days are giving way to winter, but it’s not too late to visit the Leesburg Farmer’s Market.  In fact, they are open all year–every Saturday.  One of the most [...]

Leesburg Halloween Parade

What A Blast! If you have never been to the Leesburg Halloween parade.  Next year don’t miss it. Sponsored by the Kiwanis Club supporting Interfaith Relief, anyone can line up and join the parade.  Local businesses, organizations, individuals and of course politicians join forces to satisfy the county sweet tooth and the wild and crazy [...]

What is in the back of that cool green truck?

What do you think it is? It is aluminum It has a roof and a door It started out as beverage cans: now it is a building material: next who knows–maybe an American jet fighter keeping us safe. Did you know: that the energy saved by recycling 1 CAN is enough to power a TV [...]

Stoneybrook Organic Farm in Hillsboro

Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth, this is an easy farm to find.  Follow Route 9 west out of Leesburg or route 690, Hillsboro Rd. north out of Purcellville. This farm stand with the fields behind still producing in late October just feels good. There are many fresh vegetables and preserves to delight.  Make sure you [...]

Naturescaping a Loudoun County estate home

When I drove past Bob and Kim’s home along Route 9, it just popped out.  Either someone had a small business tree farm or a restoration was in progress–either way, I was interested. It was unusual to see this in a subdivision of acreage estate homes and I wanted to know what the neighbors thought. [...]

Round Hill Community Garden Project

For those Western Loudoun County locavores who might want to get on the “early bird” list for the proposed Round Hill Community Garden listen up. . . Attend the Round Hill Community Garden (RHCG) Public Interest Meeting When: Thursday, October 30 – 7:30pm Where: Round Hill Town Office, 23 Main Street, Round Hill The Round [...]

Loudoun County Recycling

Curbside refuse and recycling collection services are provided by incorporated towns, some homeowners associations, and directly by one of the many private, permitted waste collection companies operating in the county. Residents may arrange with a permitted collector to pick up recyclable materials, or may drop off the recyclables at any of 11 drop-off sites, located [...]

Loudoun County Wins Green Government Award

Loudoun County has won a first place award in the inaugural Virginia Municipal League’s Green Government Challenge.  The county tied with the City of Roanoke for the first place award in the category for populations of more than 90,000. Loudoun County was recognized for a wide range of efforts to reduce the county’s energy consumption, [...]

Have You Visited EcoVillage Loudoun County Virginia yet?

EcoVillage of Loudoun County, VA. invites you to experience living in a healthy alternative to ordinary residential development in Northern Virginia. Our inspired community is nestled on 180 organically managed acres of beautiful rolling hills north of Leesburg, VA, close to the Point of Rocks commuter rail station serving Washington, DC and suburban Maryland. You’ll [...]