We Can Figure out Local Abundance!
Human beings are built to solve problems. It’s our nature to do so. Further, when lots of us are working on a solution …
A Smart Way to Finance Local Energy Abundance
This is a picture of all of the electricity a family will need for the next twenty years: Doesn’t seem like much, does it? …
What I Found Interesting This Week 2/24/13
It’s amazing easy to get started with building a resilient home. Additionally, it’s possible to do it with a budget that is close to …
A Biochar Revolution? Let’s Find Out
I just had a great phone call with Jeff, one of the founders of the Biochar Company. He and his company are doing the …
Running your Home as a Resilient System
I’m ready for the winter to end. It’s been a good one so far, but the snow is keeping me indoors more than I’d …
What I Found Interesting This Week 2/16/13
Here’s a few of the things I’ve found interesting in resilience this week. Make your own soil blocks for seed starts. Stephen M. sent …
Forget Food Scandals. Let’s Focus on How to Produce More Food Locally
There’s a food scandal raging in Europe. Apparently, horsemeat was sold as beef in a wide variety of supermarket products, from burgers to packaged lasagna. …
Does Your Community Need a Public Greenhouse?
One of things my town has going for it is that it provides community gardens (not just sports fields). Unfortunately, there’s so much demand …
What I Found Interesting This Week 2/10/13
Before I get into today’s post, let me give you an update. As expected, my home was hit by a nor’easter on Friday. It …
Prepping for Disruptions Like Nor’easters
Today, the Robb family is getting ready for a big winter storm that’s about to hit us. A real Nor’easter. Fortunately, I’ve winterized the …