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Natural Plasters and Climate Change: Plastering in a New Paradigm

Tina Therrien, co-author of Essential Natural Plasters, has been working with natural plasters for decades. Today, Tina examines the role of natural plasters in adapting buildings within the context of…

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Why Is Wealth Important For Community Resilience?

Is there a secret to resilient systems? Laura Lengnick believes there are key behaviors and characteristics in resilient systems that help them operate. In Resilient Agriculture, Second Edition, she outlines…

A Cultural History of Coppice Agroforestry

Understanding its cultural history is an important piece in understanding how coppice continues to evolve to meet our needs. In an excerpt from his book, Mark Krawcyzk shares a brief…

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How To Quickly Harvest and Store Your Produce

For Jean-Martin, efficient harvesting is paramount to a successful market business. In this excerpt from The Market Gardener, he shares his years of market farming experience and outlines some commonly…

How Does French Market Gardening Influences Current Gardening Techniques?

Throughout time farmers everywhere have found solutions to extend their harvest and growing season. It feels like a dream that someone could enjoy fresh snow and fresh produce simultaneously, yet…

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Climate Week 2023: The Greatest Economy You’ve Never Heard Of

In this fascinating excerpt from Escape From Overshoot, we explore the possibility of a wellbeing economy and highlight the inner workings of countries that are trying it out.

Climate Week 2023: COVID-19’s Surprise Positive Impact on Climate

Steven Earle was writing A Brief History of the Earth’s Climate as the pandemic unfolded, and captured some of the surprising impacts that the global shift had on the climate.

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Climate Week 2023: Are We All In A State Of Climate Crisis Denial?

It’s hard to imagine those speaking at NY Climate Week self-identifying as being in climate denial but that’s exactly what Andrew Boyd does, kind of. Read what Andrew says the…

Why You Need Microbes and Bioinoculants For A Better Garden

Microscopic organisms are as important to plant growth as water and light. In Microbe Science for Gardeners, Robert Pavlis highlights the essential role of microbes in plant biosystems and soil…

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Pacific Northwest Planting Calendar for August, September, October and November

Do you know what you should be planting in your garden in August, September, October and November? Linda Gilkeson does! We’ve taken an excerpt from the book outlining what Linda…

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Take a Digital Detox

Today’s world, for many of us, has become increasingly tech-focused. We start and end our days focused on phones, tablets, and computers, surfing news and social media. In The Joy…

August Planting for Autumn Feasting

Planting vegetables in the middle of summer seems wrong – but most temperate gardens can yield a second harvest in autumn. In August, try planting hardy greens along with root…

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The basics of rainwater harvesting

Rainwater collection can help ease pressure on both local watersheds as well as regional water infrastructure, while also providing some peace of mind to the homeowner – and a lower…

How Change Actually Happens

Today, we share an excerpt from Sami Grover’s We’re All Climate Hypocrites Now, which discusses change and how to make it happen.

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How much screen time is too much for kids?

How much screen time is too much for kids? What are the effects? How can I take control of screens in our family? Will I go crazy without a handy…

No-till Methods for Sustainable Organic Market Farming – and Gardening Too!

In Practical No-till Farming, author Andrew Mefferd provides a quick-and-dirty guide to transitioning your farm or market garden to no-till methods, including a comprehensive look at the many benefits to…

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How Do I Cope with Climate Anxiety?

Climate anxiety and eco-anxiety are very real for many of us. How can we process this grief and fear about the climate? Can we transform these into powerful tools for…

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Havarti/Gouda-style Quick Vegan Cheeze Recipe

Plant-based cheesemaking has revolutionized the culinary world, offering a wide array of delectable options for those embracing a vegan or low impact lifestyle. Through the use of artisanal techniques and…

Reducing Your Electricity Generation and Heating

We have relatively little control over how our electricity is generated, except to lobby governments and power companies. But some of us have the option of taking things into our…

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Majority Culture: What’s Yours Is Mine

When building diversity and inclusion practices in a workplace, how often do we identify where the majority culture’s customs have become the standard?

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Can I Add Berries to My Garden or Farm?

Blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, blackberries…All these small fruits pack a big flavor punch, and are one of the most delicious signs of summer. In The Berry Grower, author Blake Cothron demonstrates…

Is Another Future Possible?

Is another future possible? A more sustainable and just one? Peter A. Victor believes it is, and in Escape From Overshoot, he weaves together threads from a variety of disciplines…

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11 Benefits of Two-wheel Tractors

With The Two-wheel Tractor Handbook, author Zack Loeks offers a strong case for these multi-use, efficient tools. To get you started, here are 11 benefits to incorporating a two-wheel tractor…

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Permaculture for Beginners: Take it Slow!

Using permaculture design techniques in your home garden can seem overwhelming – especially if you’re a new gardener, with a small space. With Permaculture for the Rest of Us, author…

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No-till Methods for Sustainable Organic Market Farming – and Gardening Too!

In Practical No-till Farming, author Andrew Mefferd provides a quick-and-dirty guide to transitioning your farm or market garden to no-till methods, including a comprehensive look at the many benefits to…

Buckets of blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and more

Growing Berries for Food and Profit

In The Berry Grower, author Blake Cothron discusses why and how to maximize your berry and small fruit harvest – whether in your backyard, small farm, or as a relatively…

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Climate Grief

As author Andrew Boyd demonstrates, we must go through a grieving process in order to move forward on climate issues. But how do we do that? And are we even…

The Benefits of Composting

In Compost Science for Gardeners, author Robert Pavlis guides the reader through a comparison of all the common composting methods from a how-to perspective. Readers will come away from this…

Garden Dreams in Winter

For most gardeners – and aspiring gardeners – winter is the perfect time to start planning and dreaming about next year’s garden. Whether it’s a few pots on a balcony,…

Starting a Home-based Food Business

Homemade for Sale, Second Edition is the authoritative guide to launching a successful food enterprise from your kitchen. Available soon for purchase, It covers everything you need to get cooking…

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Tumeric Cardamom Fizz Recipe

Cheers to our Holiday Sale! What pairs best with 50% off all titles?* Glad you asked, we recommend the Tumeric Cardamom Fizz from DIY Kombucha. Today we are sharing the…

Crackers, Caramel Corn and Christmas

Deborah Niemann, author of Ecothrifty: Cheaper, Greener Choices for a Happier, Healthier Life, offers up a delicious Homemade Crackers recipe and a sweet treat of Caramel Corn.

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Why We Don’t Know How to Talk About Race

The book Inside Out, by Caprice D. Hollins provides a roadmap to workplace and organizational change. It is packed with practical tools for working collectively towards racial justice and dismantling…

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Making the Food System Healthy for People and Planet

Earth for All is both an antidote to despair and a road map to a better future. The authors dive deeply into all aspects of what an equitable world might…

Understanding Roots

Plant Science for Gardeners by Robert Pavlis is an entertaining and accessible guide that empowers growers to analyze common problems, find solutions, and make better decisions in the garden for…

What is Coppice?

In his book Coppice Agroforestry, Mark Krawczyk looks at the ancient practice of coppicing, blending it with modern science, systems thinking, and tools to ground it firmly in the 21st…

Bird Mnemonics

Filled with fun activities for using all of your senses to engage with nature in a deep and nourishing way, The Book of Nature Connection is the perfect book for…

How to make introductions more inclusive

Have you ever considered that trying to be more inclusive can cause harm? Today, we share an excerpt from The Token: Common Sense Ideas for Increasing Diversity in Your Organization…

Why You Can Grow Figs In Cold Climates

For some, the taste of a fresh, juicy fig brings memories of travel to warm, faraway places. However, if you live in a colder region – it’s possible to enjoy…

A person is holding a sign with the message "Eco not Ego" accompanied by a hand-drawn globe design. They sit on the floor, encircled by additional protest signs including one that declares "There is no Planet B," stressing the critical nature of Climate Change. Beside them lies a jean jacket. This scene seems to reflect sentiments similar to those discussed in the Social_Excerpt_What-does-climate-hypocrite-mean post.

What Does ‘Climate Hypocrite’ Even Mean?

Often we hear that personal responsibility is central to tackling the climate emergency, but what happens when the choices we make are so often governed by the systems in which…

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Introduction to Power by Richard Heinberg

Richard Heinberg’s latest title, Power is an exploration of humanity’s power over nature and the power of some people over others. Power traces how four key elements developed to give…

A modern living room with large floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing a wooded outdoor view features a gray sectional sofa adorned with yellow-patterned throw pillows. The room is complemented by a coffee table displaying decorative items and a sleek metal wood-burning stove positioned beside an area stacked with firewood, all of which emphasize the concept highlighted in the Social_Excerpt_building-with-materials-found-onsite.

Earth Rammed Construction: Building With Materials Found On Site

Using rammed earth for construction appeals to people for a variety of different reasons. It could be a desire to be sustainable, the appeal of having the natural beauty inside…

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Why People Should Maximize Their Yards with Gardens and Edible Landscapes

In this excerpt from The Edible Ecosystem Solution: Growing Biodiversity in Your Backyard and Beyond, author Zach Loeks shows how edible landscapes can improve our existence.

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