5 Reasons Why You Need A Food Forest, and How To Create One
Want a beautiful, abundant yard that provides tasty treats without requiring all the upkeep of a conventional lawn?
You need a food forest!
Why We Need To Bring Back Silvoculture
We live in a time when our brightest minds are racing to develop mind-boggling technology, which they hope will steer humanity in a positive, climate-friendly direction.
And while technology and future thinking are powerful, they’re incomplete without peering into the wisdom of the past.
How Canada’s northern forests sequester more carbon than they emit… usually
The expansive forests of Canada’s Northwest Territories (NWT) are up to something - and it’s remarkable.
A report published by Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) shows that, for 25 out of the last 30 years, the NWT forests sequestered more carbon than the whole province emitted.
5 Cities Around the World Making Big Strides in Greening Their Spaces and Making Them More Livable
Urban green space projects in multiple countries worldwide are helping to improve the quality of life for residents. Here's how a few of them are doing it:
How Earthship Homes Capture Energy, Water & Food at Lower Cost
Blending ancient wisdom with modern engineering and tech, Earthships and Earthship communities often look like something from a galaxy far, far away, but they’re actually one of the more earthy home styles available today.
By blending old techniques with new, Earthships manage to be surprisingly low tech but high comfort.
How Aspen Trees Tell The Future
Did you know that Aspen trees can tell the future? Yep - when you see little buds forming in the spring, the Aspen trees might be trying to tell you something.
Question: Should A Country’s Wealth Be Determined By The Health Of Its Natural Resources?
We need to revamp and redefine how we think of wealth - and our environment - and find a way to reward countries and regions that protect the planet. Here are a few ways to rethink our relationship with economics.
How To Naturally Fertilize Your Garden With Compost Tea
Whether you’re a lifelong permaculture pro or simply permaculture-curious, your ears probably perk up whenever the word “compost” is mentioned. But have you ever heard of compost tea? Learn more about this incredibly beneficial, all-natural fertilizer.
How One Man Created A Massive Underground Citrus Grove
When the going gets tough, the tough dig a gigantic underground citrus grove! What started as troubling, barren land became a thriving oasis and heat-resistant home, thanks to one man’s ingenuity and persistence.