Saturday Tweets: A Solar Powered Blog, Caravansaries, Moths and Michaelmas

Our new self-hosted, solar-powered blog is designed to radically reduce the energy use associated with accessing our content. https://t.co/err1n0Jb8d pic.twitter.com/WofAjYoC4q — lowtechmagazine (@lowtechmagazine) September 26, 2018 The mother of all Iranian caravansaries: @atlasobscura https://t.co/LrKw76GhZF — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 29, 2018 Survival on the sea: https://t.co/eggkX3RSZ2 — Root Simple (@rootsimple) September 29, 2018...

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Saturday Tweets: Apartment Solar, Living in a Greenhouse and Ag in LA

How to get your apartment off the grid https://t.co/F22jRajl1L #solar #solarenergy #solarpower #offgrid pic.twitter.com/r0pxfx6rRo — lowtechmagazine (@lowtechmagazine) May 18, 2016 Live in a Greenhouse https://t.co/CLR9zyUMnc — Root Simple (@rootsimple) May 19, 2016 Google patents an adhesive that sticks pedestrians to cars that hit them https://t.co/ujcCPsN3H1 — Root Simple (@rootsimple) May 20, 2016 Standing Pallet Desk – Epoxy Finished https:/...

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Saturday Tweets: Solar USB Charger and Hillbilly Sangria

DIY Solar USB Charger – Altoids http://t.co/PtyAxZ20dP — Root Simple (@rootsimple) June 3, 2015 Why to Feed Chickens Pellets | HenCam http://t.co/ACChKVXp06 via @terrygolson — Root Simple (@rootsimple) June 5, 2015 Hillbilly Sangria http://t.co/dMSZgqycZ5 via @wordpressdotcom — Root Simple (@rootsimple) June 5, 2015 Awesome interview today with Erik Knutzen today on our website and podcast…check it out!!! http://t.co/7gA9KyiOGi pic.twitter.com/T...

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Homestead Academy: A Two Day Course in Kitchen Self-Reliance

...ead baking, vinegar brewing, yogurt making and more. The event, which will take place on July 6th and 7th is presented by Growcology and the Emerald Village and will take place in Vista, CA. This weekend intensive is designed to catapult you into a life of self-reliance through homesteading. Join Growcology and the Emerald Village Volunteers as we share the simple and effective ways to make: yogurt, cheese, butter, bread, home cleaning products, b...

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The Root Simple 2016 Holiday Gift Guide

...ar at least once a day and wear it on my belt at all times. Solavore Sport Solar Oven Consider this thing a solar-powered slow cooker. We were sent one by the company for testing and what I like about it, over other solar box cookers, is the ability to cook two pots of food at once. Civilized people need some rice with their stew. SolSource Solar Grill We did a video on this cool solar grill recently showing how you can use it to . . . deep fry! L...

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