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Empower Yourself with Nonviolent Communication

To foster mutual understanding and master nonviolent communication, we must merge diverse viewpoints through meaningful conversations, actively listening, reflecting, and striving for clarity to bridge perspectives and cultivate genuine understanding.

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How to Cook Successfully for Large Numbers of People

Whether it’s a family reunion, a festive holiday meal, or a summer BBQ get-together, cooking for a crowd is all about planning ahead, getting creative, and keeping things organized. These…

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Most Good For The Least Harm (MOGO)

The Solutionary Way paints a vivid picture of the everyday choices we make, and gently nudges us toward a more thoughtful approach to our ethical compass.

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Patterns of Evolution

In this excerpt from The Regeneration Handbook, author Don Hall explores the concept of balance and how it dynamically manifests in nature and evolution.

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The Lens of Upfront Carbon

In this excerpt, Alter outlines the two sides of the carbon-emission reduction battleground – the supply side and the demand side – and why one might be the more important…

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Make Mobility More Sustainable

In How We Gather Matters, Leor Rotchild shows how partnering a bicycle service, Cyclepalooza, and the Calgary Stampede was a perfect match.

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What Will Happen to the Ocean During Climate Collapse?

Understanding the core revenue streams of your farm is vital for strategic planning and sustainability. It enables informed decision-making on resource allocation, investment, and diversification. By identifying profitable avenues, farmers…

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Why Does My Garden Not Look Like The Garden Writers?

Have you ever wondered why no matter how hard you try, your garden looks nothing like the gardens in the gardening columns? You aren’t alone! In The Intelligent Gardener, Steve…

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How to Harvest and Use Wild Ginger

Did you know that you can forage for many delicious and important plants this early in the season? In Foraging As A Way Of Life, Mikaela Cannon outlines an entire…

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It’s Time for Cob Building to Come out of the Woods

I am probably the first person in history to have written or co-written three books on cob construction, an ancient method of earthen building that has been enjoying a revival…

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A red barn surrounded by fields in the front, and trees in the back

Understand What Makes Your Farm Money, and Why

Understanding the core revenue streams of your farm is vital for strategic planning and sustainability. It enables informed decision-making on resource allocation, investment, and diversification. By identifying profitable avenues, farmers…

Revolutionizing Fire: Indigenous Insights for Ecological Harmony

For many of us in North America, the thought of fire season is far away — a problem for the summer. However, for Osprey Orielle Lake, the memory of the…

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Environmental Benefits and Performance of Cob Construction

Essential Cob Construction sets the new standard for cob construction by incorporating rigorous, up-to-date engineering and building science, along with decades of practical lessons learned. Let’s explore the environmental benefits…

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What Do I Need to Know to Design a Rainwater Harvesting System?

Over the past few years, many people have been looking to rainwater harvesting systems to help ease the anxiety of unreliable weather. If this has been something you’ve been dreaming…

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Ideas for At-Home Holiday Fun: Winter Scavenger Hunt for Kids

At one point, we all need to get up and take a break from reading. Even the most prolific readers eventually must stretch their legs. Why not learn while you…

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Have You Ever Dreamt of Having a Roof Capable of Producing Food?

While we move through our holiday sale, today we’re dreaming of a green roof that isn’t only beautiful and insulating but is also capable of growing food. Places such as…

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Capital-Labor Relationship

In an ever-evolving world, does it make sense to use a 200-year old theory of trickle-down economics as the primary instrument for our economic system? In the fifth edition of…

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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…

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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.

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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…

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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…

A person sits on a wooden dock, reflecting on how change actually happens while overlooking a tranquil lake and snow-capped mountains.

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…