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An Alternative Now Where Food is Free and Freedom Reigns
Often when I think about the future I think about how it could be different. How it could be better. Did our ancestors also …
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Watch Out For This Energy Paradox In Your Quest For Self-Reliance
Efficiency is the watchword of progress. We have been taught to believe that an efficient process is better than an inefficient one. But does …
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Muurikka Griddle Pan 48cm Review
The Muurikka is a round-bottomed cooking pan for outdoor cooking over an open fire (although gas can also be used). It’s similar to the …
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Essential Sources of Protein For Resilient Vegetarians
I’ve been talking a lot about growing vegetables lately, but what about the protein? If we can’t rely on the current food infrastructure due …
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Is Small or Large Scale Wind Power a Viable Alternative Energy Option?
If Americans have one phobia, it is the phobia of running out of fuel sources to power our cars, homes, and electronic devices. However, …
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Harvesting the Three Sisters Garden for Self-Sufficiency
There was a time long ago when most Americans planted, cultivated, harvested and ate their own crops. The fresh bounty of nutritional foods grown …
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Three Kinds of Tools You Need For Successful Gardening
The first two articles in this series talked about how to make compost and how to select your seeds. Now it’s time to talk …
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What is Appropriate Technology for Self-Reliance?
Building a self-reliant community requires decisions on what types of technology to use. Some technologies require energy or specialized knowledge that can be easily …
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How To Choose The Right Seeds For Your Garden
After getting compost for your garden (here’s how to make good compost), the next thing that you will need for your garden is seeds. …
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The Four Essentials For Successful Composting
Last week I talked about how getting ahead on learning organic farming would give you advantages in a community. In this week’s series of …
