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- Permaculture Paradise: Laying the groundwork for a food forest garden Sat, 10 Jan 15, 6:00amA couple of years ago, my husband and I made a huge decision that would change our lives forever: after years of living in downtown Toronto, we decided to take a huge leap of faith and move to the outskirts of a tiny...
- British Columbia’s First Earthship Built with Pop Cans and Old Tires is Still Standing Strong! Fri, 19 Sep 14, 2:30amIn July 2009, Sandra Burkholder and her family began building an Earthship in Kamloops, BC; a sustainable house built with used tires and pop cans...
- BC’s First Earthship is Still Standing Strong, and Growing Ever Greener Tue, 29 Jul 14, 2:30amIn July 2009, Sandra Burkholder and her family began building an Earthship; a sustainable house built with used tires and pop cans. Known as the Darfield Earthship, the home features green building methods, water conservation,...
- DIY: How to Maximize Your Growing Space with Keyhole Gardens Sat, 29 Mar 14, 3:28amThe average garden wastes a great deal of usable food-growing space in the paths between beds and planters. Every inch could yield a lot of edibles, but the inefficiency of standard gardening techniques allots that space...
- Homesteaders vs Preppers: What’s the Difference? Thu, 21 Feb 13, 7:30amAs someone who appreciates self-sufficiency, I have subscribed to several homesteading websites in an attempt to broaden my knowledge and skill set. My family has been delving into traditional methods of home industry, and...