How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors: Season Extension!
The first frost date is something that most gardeners view with apprehension, especially when there are green tomatoes on the vine. Will their plants get to produce a decent harvest, or will a cold snap dash all their hopes and dreams? You’re following a planting calendar and keeping to the best planting dates, and using […]
What if Black Friday Sales are Overblown Hype?
Every year, it seems like people get hyped up over holiday shopping earlier and earlier. By Halloween, the Winter-holiday pressure is already on. You’ll hear Christmas carols being piped into department stores already. Did you ever wonder why it’s called Black Friday? Back in the days when bookkeeping meant using actual books; pens; and paper, […]
Standing Rock Oil Spill Will Have No Bearing on Keystone XL Decision
Over 200,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled on Thursday, due to a breach of the hotly contested Keystone pipeline near Standing Rock, North Dakota. The reason for the spill was due to a loss of pressure inside the pipeline’s structure, which workers detected early Thursday morning. The company who owns this part of the pipeline, […]
Learn Permaculture from Gaia’s Garden Author Toby Hemenway–FREE
Have you ever heard of the book Gaia’s Garden, by Toby Hemenway? It’s the best-selling book about permaculture in the world! It’s a classic among permaculture enthusiasts and sustainable living folks, thanks to its practical approach to growing food in an urban or rural landscape. Toby Hemenway taught about regenerative design and permaculture at universities […]
Why Standing for The Pledge Isn’t Mandatory
Students in a Midland, Texas high school this October were shown this slide as part of a school presentation, which incorrectly states that it’s illegal to not stand during the Pledge of Allegiance. The actual code of law regarding the pledge in public schools states as follows: “The Free Speech clause of the First Amendment prohibits public […]
Your Freedom Ends Where Mine Begins: Unschooling From the Perspective of Oneness
This article is part 3 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. Freedom can be a tough concept to grasp for adults, let alone kids. Where exactly do we draw the boundaries? How can we all get along in functional ways without stepping on each other’s toes? Is it really […]
Doing Right by Your Kids Shouldn’t Mean Doing Yourself Wrong
This article is part 2 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. I came to unschooling as a young mother, looking for alternatives to the carrot-and-stick (or recreate-the-schoolroom) approaches I saw with typical homeschooling methods. However, I became excited when I realized that this was about more than just education–it […]
From Academics to Relationships – Unschooling As A Paradigm Shift
This article is part 1 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. Awareness of others’ needs and wants doesn’t come naturally to everyone–and it’s something that many young people fail to learn. Growing up in a family where everyone’s preferences are considered makes life flow more […]
You’re Probably Watering Your Garden Wrong. Here’s Why…
Are your plants just not happy and you don’t know why–? It could be that you’re watering wrong. But–HOW can you water “wrong”? You just put water on the plant and you’re done, right? Well, not exactly. Especially in a drier climate, or if you’re watering potted plants, there’s a technique you’ve got to follow […]
Build a Hurricane-Proof Home Without Nails, Using Kanawatugi
In Japan, you can see pagodas erected 1500 years ago, withstanding typhoons and earthquakes alike. How are those old buildings still standing? These complex buildings are the product of a master craftsmanship technique that’s still alive today–called Kanawatugi, or Kanawa Tsugi. It’s hard to believe, but traditional Japanese carpentry techniques use NO nails, screws, or […]
Are Millennials “Psychologically Scarred” Because They’re Not Buying Stuff?
Milliennials–the generation born between 1981-2004–are creating confusion and fear in seasoned financial analysts, who are baffled by their buying habits. In fact, there’s an entire list of industries and products being murdered by millennials, because they can’t seem to sell to the younger crowd. Fabric softener, department stores, and golf courses are just a few of the consumer joys […]
Pallet Planter: The Easiest Way to Grow Strawberries
Growing strawberries is one of the best things about fall gardening. Who doesn’t love fresh juicy strawberries, picked right off the plant and ripened to perfection? Strawberries are hardy to zone 2, and grow quickly, so they’re an excellent fall garden project. Take it from us–the easiest way to grow strawberries is upright–in a pallet […]