Timeless Lessons in Permaculture & Tree Crops From Tuscany, Sardinia & Corsica
For the French Kingdom, chestnut was also “the food of laziness” because “a chestnut forest does not require any cultivation” (de Pommereul 1779, as …
4 Disadvantages of Solar Energy You Need To Consider
You’re sitting in your bunker after the rest of the world finally went to hell. But you’re not too worried, because you’re prepared. You’ve …
The Ultimate Companion Planting Guide + Chart
Shortcuts Why Companion Planting? Benefits of Companion Planting Case Study: Three Sisters Garden Companion Planting Charts Companion Planting Plant Index Apple Apricot Asparagus Basil …
Rainwater Harvesting: Why Everyone Should Care and How to Do It
Don’t like rain? Don’t be so quick to reject the water falling from the sky. In ancient times rain was seen as a blessing …
How to Get Cheap & Easy Off-Grid Power: DIY Solar Panel Video
Why build your own low-cost solar panels? Because there’s nothing like generating your own “free” energy off the grid, beyond the control of both …
Decentralize Big-Retail – How to Uproot Walmart & Bring Jobs Back Home
In many towns across America, Walmart, or a similar mega-retailer, is the only option you have when you need (almost) anything. Big-retail is a …
How We Built Our Earthship, an Off-grid Prairie Home
Video by Green Energy Futures. When you tell people you’re building an Earthship, there are two stock responses. First there are the believers. These …
How Much Time Does Self-Reliance Take?
How much time does it take to be self-reliant? I don’t know, but I’m finding out. For the past two weeks I’ve been keeping …
21 Steps to Building a Norwegian Loft House
If you like log cabins, then you’ll love what I’ve got for you today. I’m honored to share with you a story in pictures …