Our Mission
To document and share the art of high-desert resilience. Nature’s Vessel serves as a digital community hub for the residents of Rio Grande Estates and the Veguita area.
We are dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency through permaculture gardening, water harvesting, and off-grid innovation. By sharing our local successes, failures, and resources, we aim to green the Llano and empower a thriving, independent community of artists, builders, and growers.
Growing Together in Rio Grande Estates!
Are you interested in sustainable living, gardening, and connecting with your neighbors in Rio Grande Estates near Veguita, NM?
We’re building a new community resource website dedicated to sharing knowledge and fostering connection on the Llano and greening the desert.
Community Garden Challenge
Greening the Desert: Community Goal ~ 30 New Gardens in 2026
Join us in making 2026 the year of growth! Our community goal is to establish 30 new gardens on the Llano this year. Let Nature’s Vessel be your resource for making this goal of greening the desert a reality! More details coming soon!!
Interested in Sponsoring Our 2026 Garden Challenge Please send me an email
Current Focus: High-Desert Community Gardening
There is huge interest in learning how to garden in our unique high-desert environment! We are gathering local experiences, tips, and resources to help everyone successfully grow food and native plants.
- Share Your Successes: We’re looking for local gardeners to share their knowledge on what grows well, watering techniques, and soil preparation.
- Guides and How-Tos: Find articles and step-by-step guides from your neighbors.
Rio Grande Estates Community Goal
30 New Gardens in 2026
Join us in making 2026 the year of growth! Our community goal is to establish 30 new gardens on the Llano this year. Let Nature’s Vessel be your resource for making this goal a reality through shared knowledge and local resilience.
Future Community Hub Features
Nature’s Vessel is planned to evolve into a full community resource over time! Look forward to these additions:
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Community Events Calendar | A place to list and find local sustainable living events, workshops, and gatherings. |
| Buy, Sell, Trade, Barter | A localized listing board for trading resources, plants, equipment, and other goods. |
| First Aid reference | Information and articles on topics like heat stroke, dehydration, snake bites and more |
Get Involved!
We are looking for collaborators and content contributors to help build this resource. If you have experience to share, or would like to help manage the site, please reach out.
Jeremy has donated the website domain name and web hosting for this project as well as his time to manage the site and support the community. If you would like to make a donation to help cover his cost or sustain his time, it is appreciated.
Contact Natures Vessel
info@naturesvessel.com
30gardens2026@naturesvessel.com
Advertising on Nature’s Vessel
We use advertising and affiliate links to support this site and our sustainable living projects on which our content is based. If you would like to advertise your local small business or service and be featured in our local small business directory, please contact Jeremy for more information.