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Carbon Math Made Simple: Why 2.5 Tonnes Is The Magic Number
In this excerpt from Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle by Lloyd Alter, he looks at carbon reduction through an equity lens: How can we imagine a world where everyone gets…
Root Vegetables Explained: The Essentials of These Underground Staples
In Root Vegetables, the latest in Jean-Martin Fortier’s Grower’s Guides, you’ll discover what makes these simple, but nutrient-packed powerhouse crops special, how to tell varieties apart, and why they belong…
Why Your Plants Look Tired (and How To Fix It)
This excerpt from Jean-Martin Fortier’s Living Soil dives into common deficiencies, what they look like, and simple ways to bring your plants back to health and keep your garden thriving.
The Sustainability Gap: Energy, Economy, and Lifestyle
Today, we share an excerpt from Lloyd Alter’s Living the 1.5 Degree Lifestyle that looks at why living a more eco-friendly lifestyle can be easier for some than for others…
Interview with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School
As a new school year begins, we talk with Jim Rietmulder, author of When Kids Rule the School and founding staff member of The Circle School, about the power and…
Rainwater Harvesting 101: An Ancient Practice for Modern Water Security
In today’s blog excerpt from Essential Rainwater Harvesting, Rob and Michelle Avis share simple, evidence-based ways to design, build, and maintain rainwater systems for any home, in any climate.
Rainwater Harvesting for Garden Irrigation
This season has sparked a surge of interest in rainwater harvesting, as more people look for sustainable ways to make the most of heavy rainfall. With climate change bringing both…
Back-to-School Outdoor Play Idea: Nature Designs
Back-to-school season is here, and kids need more than classrooms—they need space to play and create. Nature Designs, from Josette and Ba Luvmour’s Everyone Wins, invites children to turn sticks,…
The Wild Path Home: Timeless Stewardship Principles for Children of All Ages
In this excerpt from The Wild Path Home, Jacob Rodenburg and Cathy Dueck explore timeless stewardship principles that anyone—parents, teachers, grandparents, and mentors—can use to nurture kids’ natural curiosity and…
Fun “Back-Pocket” Activities to Get Kids Outside and Learning Through Play
As the school year kicks off, The Big Book of Nature Activities offers simple ways for parents, educators, and caretakers to balance homework and screens with outdoor play and discovery.
The Art of Letting Go
Farmland succession planning is challenging but essential to preserving America’s working farms.
The Benefits Of Using Hempcrete in Your Construction Projects
Hempcrete is a promising sustainable building material. It’s a green alternative to composites such as concrete, mortar and plaster. In this excerpt from Essential Hempcrete Construction: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide,…
How to Teach Kids About Pollinators in the School Garden
In The School Garden Curriculum, author Kaci Rae Christopher shares Observing Pollinators, an activity that helps kids connect with bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. By watching these busy helpers in…
Your Better Sense of Nature by Jacob Rodenburg
Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Book of Nature Connection, talks about the importance of nature and why we must use all of our senses if we want to gain a…