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Johnny Sparrow

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A community building activist, focused on gardening, DIY projects, holistic medicine, vegan cooking, and human rights. A resident of a community space called the Free Thinker House, where they sell kombucha, microgreens, and other veggies grown and made right at home. Passionate musician and a supporter of local art.
Traditional Japanese carpentry known as Kanawatugi, is more than an ordinary skilled trade, it's a scientific form of art. These wood working masters were able to create beautiful furniture, temples, and homes, without using a single nail or screw. Kanawatugi is indeed...
The wide spread use of pesticides on our food has been a controversial topic in the health community for many years, but this U.N. report gives organic food producers and consumers more of a leg to stand on. Despite obvious...
The Bike Washing Machine, a sustainable power combo created by college students at the Dalian Nationalities University in China. This cool invention does exactly what it's name implies, it allows you to ride an exercise bike while simultaneously preforming a...
You gotta love living in 2017, new technology is constantly making our lives easier. We now have the Seedo automatic hydroponics system. This could change the game for the population who don't have the knowledge or time to grow...
This one is for all of you DIY spirited chicken owners on a budget. Caring for multiple chickens at a time is expensive enough, without having to break the bank purchasing a coop to keep your ladies safe from...
Having a squash arch in your garden is a lot like killing two birds with one stone. Squash plants are notorious for conquering the rest of your garden with their long vines and large leaves. Building an arch for...
Hydroponic systems sound like something only expert level gardeners would work with, but luckily we are living in the age of information, and we can learn just about anything online. As technology improves we allow ourselves to work smarter...
We all know plants and nature have many different uses, both in health and healing. However, did you know that certain types of plants can actually purify the air in your home? NASA did a study back in 1989...
For all of you forgetful sons and daughters, Mother's Day is coming up very quickly, on May 14th to be exact. While mom will probably enjoy almost anything you give her, I encourage you to put a little extra thought into...
The soda giant Coca-Cola, was forced to shut down at the Knockmore Hill bottling facility in Lisburn, Ireland late last March. Why were they forced to close shop for the night? Believe it or not, the factory machines became clogged...
This Do It Yourself or DIY birdhouse design is a simple and fun way to attract your favorite small birds to your backyard. This project is particularly cool because it be can built almost entirely with recycled materials and scrap...
Essential oils have the ability to treat many problems holistically, without the harsh side effects that many prescription and over the counter drugs cause. Two similar and serious illnesses that some of these oils can help with, or in...