Green Thumb: Garden Update – Raised Beds a Success!
Last year, our garden did not do well, so Butch planned and schemed (and sketched) during the winter to start fresh this season by building raised beds within the existing […]
Category Archives: Resilency
Big (Green) Deal? James Dyson Wants to Vacuum the Ocean
I came across this article from Fast Company about how vacuum-king James Dyson is designing a vacuum-boat to clean up the garbage patches in the ocean: On paper it’s not such […]
Eliot Coleman reflects on four decades of organic farming in Maine
Via the Maine Sunday Telegram: Eliot Coleman reflects on four decades of organic farming in Maine He finds himself an inspiration to a whole new generation of back-to-the-landers. When Eliot […]
Green Thumb: Be a Helper for the Bees
Garden season is upon us! Be sure to plant herbs, perennials and annuals that will attract friendly pollinators to your yard! Another interesting way to help: Keep mason jar bees […]
Resiliency: Fermented for Life
I got really excited when I came across this article on fermenting from Organic Consumers: Unlock the True Potential of Vegetables Want to boost your immune system, increase the nutrient […]
Eat Your Zipcode: Farms not Golf Courses!
Forget Golf Courses: Subdivisions Draw Residents With Farms Originally recorded for NPR by LUKE RUNYON December 17, 2013 When you picture a housing development in the suburbs, you might imagine golf courses, […]
Eat Your Zipcode: Water, Water (Not) Everywhere
The following article is from Mother Jones: It Takes How Much Water to Grow an Almond?! Why California’s drought is a disaster for your favorite fruits, vegetables, and nuts. —Alex Park […]
Green 101: Free Webinars – Transition Conversations from Gaia U
Via Gaia University: Gaia Radio in Partnership with Transition Network presents Transition Conversations: a Series of Free Webinars: 1. Getting Ready to Fundraise -resourcing your group or projects: in partnership […]
Green 101: Wilderness Skills Instructor Certification
Came across this interesting sounding opportunity from Primitive Pursuits: — WILDERNESS SKILLS INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION Primitive Pursuits, in partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension will be offering two Wilderness Skill Instructor Certification […]
Tips & Tricks: New Dad Survival Guide – The Mindset by The Art of Manliness
Now that I’ve discovered The Art of Manliness, I’m hooked! And The Mindset part of the New Dad Survival Guide so hit home for ME that I just had to […]
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