Sitemap - 2026 - House of Green

The Hudson River osprey are home for the summer

It's black swallowtail season here in Upstate NY

Up close with the wild northern harriers of the Fort Edward Grasslands

And then they came for our water: NY politicians push for panels over lakes, reservoirs

Where are the tree huggers? Millions of trees felled for commercial solar in Upstate NY

I'm suing New York State and ORES to protect the environment

Getting around USDA prime farmland: New York is using own system to downgrade soils at solar complexes

Largest ORES solar complex sited for Adirondack Park on "hold" amid money concerns

After three lawsuits were filed against ORES last week, executive director steps down

How New York State is quietly manipulating "environmental" nonprofits using grant money

Horseshoe Solar experiencing a 42.8% failure rate with drilling under the Genesee River

New York's renewable energy office rushing to rubber-stamp projects before tax credits sunset

And then they came for the Amish: Flat Creek Solar final permit granted

I defended the Fort Edward Grasslands against NYS, a foreign corporation, and 6 attorneys last week

Is a greenhouse worth it? Here's my full cost breakdown

I bought unbiased science for Fort Edward Solar. The results shocked me.

So, you want to save the bees? Here's what I'd do first this year.

No, you don't need 50 acres to call yourself a farmer

What farming 1 acre has taught me about freedom, money, and time

The hidden costs of rural property (no one mentions these!)

2026 farming budget: how much I plan to spend (and why)

My journey 11,500 feet above sea level to Piedra Herrada: the monarch butterfly's winter home

This little known secret will save you money and time when getting your homestead permitted

For complete beginners: how to buy land if you never have before

How much money you need to actually start a small farm in 2026

5 things I would do FIRST if you're planning to buy land in 2026