Rain: A Journal of Appropriate Technology

...by E. F. Schumacher, as well as covering such topics as energy efficiency, permaculture and alternative schools. One topic I’d never thought much about, the destructive influence of tourism, seemed to be the special concern of co-editor Tom Bender. Here’s an especially eloquent passage by Bender from the May 1976 issue: Drinking wine one recent evening with Florian Winter, an Austrian visiting us on a global survey of renewable energy developments...

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And on the Seventh Day Petals Fell in Petaluma

...d the privilege of meeting the inspiring Trathen Heckman of Daily Acts, publisher of the journal Ripples. If that wasn’t enough, Suzanne took us to an open house at the Center for Regenerative Design to see the wonders of permaculture applied to the breathtaking northern California landscape. We’re back and fired up to work on our own humble plot here in Los Angeles which is looking a little neglected after a busy fall. More soon . . ....

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064 One Straw Revolutionary Larry Korn

...l farming is similar to indigenous agriculture and how it’s different than permaculture. We also talk about the mystical experience that changed Fukuoka’s life. Larry’s website is onestrawrevolution.net. If you want to leave a question for the Root Simple Podcast please call (213) 537-2591 or send an email to [email protected]. You can subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store and on Stitcher. The theme music is by Dr. Frankenstein. A downlo...

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019 Garden Nerd Christy Wilhelmi

...e digging vs. no-till A documentary about Ruth Stout Breaking up soil with permaculture method The power of mulch Square foot gardening Peat moss vs. coir Growing carbon and compost crops Heavy metals Phytoremediation with milk thistle and chicory What to fill a raised bed with How to deal with shade Integrating livestock: chickens and bees What to do with Peruvian pepper trees (Schinus molle) Attracting pollinators You can also connect with Chris...

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Seeds the Game

...er patterns relevant to your area and garden needs. Seed points redeem for real prizes like seeds and coupons for garden equipment. Grow your own food and learn practices for permaculture and self-sustaining food systems at home! If you want to support the project they’ve got an Indiegogo campaign....

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