Tag: Permaculture
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How Permaculture Could Transform Campuses Across the Globe
An international conference looks at how permaculture could be applied to transform university and school campuses into food producing, nature-friendly sustainable spaces.
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Doctors Office Transforms 4,000 Sq.Ft Lawn into Edible Landscape
With diabetes and obesity causing major health problems, one family practice is transforming its front lawn into an educational, edible garden.
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Could "Gatorponics" Revive Defunct Chicken Farms?
Could a combination of alligator farming and hydroponics be the savior of former chicken farmers, or is it a dangerous and cruel distraction?
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Organic Beekeeping for Beginners: Which Hive is Best?
An introduction to organic beekeeping, including a demonstration of a rather unusual hive.
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Outlaw Chicken Keepers Keep the Faith in Nashville
Backyard chickens may be trendy, but in some cities they are still illegal. But that doesn't stop some would-be chicken keepers.
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Garden On Wheels Offers Easy, Flexible Gardening for Seniors and Urbanites
A basic, wheelbarrow-like raised bed garden is a neat solution for those with no space or little strength.
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Open Source Permaculture On Its Way to the Internet
Prague-based permaculture activist Sophia Novack is raising funds to create a free online resource that can teach 'anyone (including you!) ... how to grow an incredibly productive backyard permaculture garden.'
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The $1300 Chicken Coop: Williams-Sonoma Goes Agrarian
The iconic, expensive kitchen equipment retailer is branching out into backyard gardening and farming. But it doesn't come cheap.
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From Meat Packing Plant to 93,500 s.f. Off-Grid Vertical Farm and Brewery
A piece of Chicago's industrial heritage is going to be converted into a futuristic farm and food production facility, running on 100% renewable energy.
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How Art and Gardening Bring Cultures and Generations Together
In London and rural Devon, a multi-generational garden and art project shows how environmentalism can and must embrace diversity.
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How an Abandoned Market Garden Was Occupied (Video)
A village that was threatened by the expansion of Heathrow Airport in London became home to a squatted community garden. Here's how it happened.
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Seattle to Create Nation's Largest Public Food Forest
Soon, residents of Seattle, Washington will get the chance to grab a bite the old-fashioned way -- thanks to a brand new food forest being planted in the heart of their city.
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Campus Permaculture Project Up for White House Recognition
Umass Amherst students have been convertig a campus lawn into an edible food forest. Now the White House is taking notice.
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POSTPONED: Building Resilient Communities: Q&A With Transition Movement Founder Rob Hopkins
The Transition Movement - a community-centered response to peak oil and climate change - has been described as "the biggest urban brainwave of the century." Join us to chat with its founder.
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How to Heat Your Chickens With Compost
Chicken poop makes great hot compost. And that compost can help keep your chickens warm in winter.
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How to Tap Birch Sap, and Why You'd Want To
Described as "nature's energy drink", birch sap contains important nutrients for the Spring time. It also makes some pretty incredible wine, apparently.
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How Compost Gets You High (Literally)
A common micro-organism in compost can literally act as a mind-altering substance. And that's why dirt smells so good.
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Small-Scale Composters Are Everywhere
All around the country, micro-entrepreneurs are collecting food scraps by bike, on foot, or in the back of their cars. Anyone know of any more?
