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A very good documentary on the local food movement that is taking root (see what I did there?) in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay area. It's edited quite well, and should keep the attention of even the ADD crowd. "A 22-year-old today has lived through 54% off all of the oil ever burned." Mind blowing. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Environmental filmmaker John D. Liu documents large-scale ecosystem restoration projects in China, Africa, South America and the Middle East, highlighting the enormous benefits to people and planet of undertaking these efforts globally. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
A woman returns to her family farm, and realizes the old ways of farming won't work. This doc explores the impact of peak oil on modern farming practices, and then looks at permaculture and how it may be used to increase food production while using less oil. Starts off slow, but a very interesting doc. Good luck and stay prepared! … [Read more...]
Today, we are going to talk about love. Love is an important part of people’s lives. It gives us a feeling of belonging, and a sense of purpose. It helps us to feel connected. It makes our heart sing. And today, I would like to tell you about a very special kind of love that exists in the world, a love that is a benefit to all of mankind. And that is love among plants. Yes, even plants fall … [Read more...]
This article is meant to serve as an overview for organic vegetable gardening. It will briefly cover the various aspects of it, with each section linking out to articles that cover that area in much more depth, should you need more information. I will also throw in a few jokes along the way, because that is just how I roll. WHY GO ORGANIC? There are a ton of reasons to go organic with your … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to using the principals of permaculture in your garden. The principals of permaculture aim to create systems in gardening and farming that mimic nature and are as self-sufficient as possible. They try to achieve the maximum output through a minimum input, and create harmony among the various parts of the system. To learn more, check out this article on the principals of … [Read more...]
This article is a list of common items that can be used as an organic fertilizer. But first, a note on fertilizer and why it’s important. WHAT IS FERTILIZER? When plants grow, they take certain nutrients out of the soil to help them. A fertilizer is anything that replenishes the soil with some or all of these nutrients, to keep the soil supplied with the nutrients the plants need to continue … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to organic weed control. The use of synthetic herbicides has many negative consequences: polluting the soil and water of an area, having negative effects on the health of children and pets, and messing with the balance of nutrients and organisms in the soil. Organic alternatives may often require a larger investment of time and/or money, but in the long run will be better … [Read more...]
This article is a guide to organic pest control. North American households use around 135 million pounds of synthetic pesticides every year, amounting for 75% of total usage (farmers account for the other 25%). The use of these pesticides leads to the contamination of soil and water, and is causing health issues in children and adults. Organic gardening (gardening without the use of pesticides or … [Read more...]
This post is a collection of tips and ideas for organic gardeners. Organic gardening is gardening that avoids, or greatly limits, the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, growth hormones, antibiotics, genetically modified organisms, or any other modern technology that drastically changes the nature in which plants grow, and may have negative side effects. Its goal is to create healthier food … [Read more...]
