Real-World Documentation of the Journey to Green the High Desert.
A people driven digital llano community.
Welcome to the central log of Nature’s Vessel. This isn’t just a collection of articles; it is a live documentary of our experiments in Rio Grande Estates. From the gritty reality of off-grid solar and rainwater harvesting to the slow, rewarding work of building food forests in the New Mexico sand, we share the “why” and the “how” of our projects.
Tools for Life on the Llano
Whether you are building an Earthship, curious about desert permaculture, or a neighbor in the 87062 looking for what actually grows here, these posts are designed to be your toolkit for sustainable living on the Llano.
While our primary focus is sustainable living on the llano near Veguita New Mexico, this information may be applicable to other areas. Our objective is to share our experiences as a community and information from good sources.
Disclaimer: We’re All Here, Because We’re Not All There
This site is not political or religious. We may report on current events that affect us which may be political adjacent. Political and religious events may be listed in the community calendar and said events are the responsibility of the listing party.
We are a group of complex humans with diverse backgrounds who want to support each other in building a sustainable community here on the llano.
Looking for Local Contributors
If you live on the llano or in the lower Rio Grande Valley and have skills, training, or experience you want to contribute to the community, please reach out to info@naturesvessel.com. We aren’t asking you to write or create content, but to let us document it to help others. If you are a creator, we’re happy to collaborate and cross promote.
Areas of Interest
- Setting up Solar Power
- Building Techniques and Rules on the Llano
- Rainwater Harvesting
- Permaculture Gardening
- Native Trees, Plants, and Herbs of the Llano
- Raising Animals for Food and Fertilizer
- NM Fencing Laws and Free Range Cattle
- Small Engine Maintenance and Basic Repairs
- Ham Radio Network
- Finding Resources Including Water, Salvage Building Materials, and Organic Garden Inputs
- Misc: Setting up a Physical Address, Mail and Shipping, Guides for People Thinking About Buying Land on the Llano, Etc
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