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Can a House be a Sustainable Part of the Landscape?
The modern-day housing industry is notorious for leaving out any and all elements of design. Most home contractors design the…
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The Mortgage as the Most Important Part of Modern Housing
What is a home and what purpose should it hold for our lives? In our modern society, our homes are…
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Propagation Techniques
Establishing a tree-based perennial agriculture system can cost a lot of money, especially if you´re planning on buying $30 dollar…
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The Mindset of Monoculture
Since the onset of the Industrial Revolution, it has been fairly easy to fall into the mindset of monoculture. The…
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Imagining A Better World: The Art Of Degrowth
We are living in an age of gross ecological overshoot – our demands on the planet far exceed what is…
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Exceptional Elderberries
Ah, elderberries, deliciously poisonous, yet good for you. The fruit you should eat…if you know what you’re eating. While they…
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No-Till Farming for Healthier Soil and Lifestyles
Masanobu Fukuoka, the late Japanese farmer, developed a unique farming system he called “Natural Farming.” Trying to replicate what he…
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The Rainforest Information Centre
For more than a year the Rainforest Information Centre (RIC) has been struggling to prevent mining at our beloved Los…
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Permaculture and Community part 1: Permaculture as a Tool for Peace
For many, permaculture offers not only practical guidelines but also a particular lens through which to view the world. With…
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Pesticides Pollution
Pesticides are chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. This includes herbicides that are used for getting rid…
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12 Autumn Activities for the Temperate Homestead
For those who have followed my articles over the years, you might be aware of two things: A recent relocation…
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Global Climate Change & its Link to Soil Organisms
When people think of the consequences of global warming, most jump to the melting ice caps and death of beloved…
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