In Human Permaculture: Life Design for Resilient Living, authors Bernard Alonso and Cecile Guiochon create a guide for taking principles of permaculture to redesign your life and create a sustainable existence within the community.
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The Truth About Modern Communal Living
From bustling urban co-housing neighborhoods to eco-friendly villages, communities attract people from all walks of life seeking connection, sustainability, and a shared vision.
This excerpt from Finding Community by Diana Leafe Christian clears up common myths, showing that communal living isn’t about giving up independence—it’s about gaining a richer, more connected way of life.
Schooling and Education in a Complex, Globally Connected World
In this excerpt from the new book The End of Education as We Know It, author Ida Rose Florez explores how schooling and education must evolve to meet the demands of a rapidly changing, globally connected world.
Sustainable Publishing: Learn to Calculate Your Carbon Footprint
Read the press release launching a new tool to make your publishing practices more sustainable with free, easy-to-use tools and register for an online training session, “Sustainable Publishing Tools: Calculating Your Carbon Output.”
Understanding The Garden Operation Cycle
In this excerpt from The Garden Tool Handbook, author Zach Loeks explores how, by breaking the gardening year into stages like planning, planting, and harvesting, you can learn to use the right tools, techniques, and timing to make each task easier and more effective.
The True Value Of Community: More Than Just Connection
What comes to mind when you hear the word “community?” Is it neighbours coming together to transform an empty lot into a garden? Volunteers uniting to clean up a beach?…
Five Essential Lessons to Better Manage the Workforce on Your Farm
In this excerpt from Microfarms, discover five essential lessons that will help you streamline team coordination, boost productivity, and create a positive working environment on your farm.
10 Ways to Make (and Actually Keep) Eco-Conscious New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s resolutions can be tough to stick to, but what if you made one that’s good for you and the planet? This year, consider these 10 eco-friendly goals that are simple—and way more fun—than you might think!
Holiday Cheer, One Bite At A Time: Crafting A Charcuterie Board
Ready to impress at your next holiday gathering? From curing meats to crafting fig chutney and fennel pickles, we’ve got recipes from Pure Charcuterie: The Craft and Poetry of Curing Meats at Home by Meredith Leigh. Scroll down for the easy stuff, bring something delicious, and savor the season with togetherness and tasty bites!
How to Grow Seed Crops in Your Market Garden
Packed with practical advice, The Seed Farmer by Dan Brisebois is a guide to everything from choosing seed crops to harvesting and resale. In this excerpt, Brisebois shares smart strategies to manage seed crops without disrupting your farm’s flow. It’s all about working smarter, not harder!
The Beauty of Frozen Light
Jacob Rodenburg, author of The Big Book of Nature Activities and The Book of Nature Connection, offers some ideas to help readers appreciate the unique beauty winter brings.
How to Support Local Without Spending Money
Despite facing challenges, small businesses remain vital to our communities. Even on a tight budget, here are several meaningful ways to support them without spending money.
How New Society Publishers is Giving Back
🌟 This GivingTuesday, New Society Publishers is proud to support New Roads Therapeutic Recovery Community, helping men overcome substance use challenges. Inspired by Dan O’Sullivan’s powerful recovery story, we’re donating to this impactful cause.
When Not to Use Technology for Connection
Social media can feel isolating and draining for many. In The Joy of Missing Out, Christina Crook explores how our tech-focused lives impact real connections and offers insights on finding balance, especially as the holiday season approaches.
This Holiday Season, Choose Vision Over Planning
In this excerpt, we explore Kumar’s view of elegant simplicity—how being present in the moment creates a sense of abundance, regardless of what’s under the tree. With a little intention, the holidays can shift from a time of giving to one of receiving peace, connection, and joy.