What Is ‘Modern Homesteading,' Anyway? A few weeks ago a particularly ornery guy called me a ‘poser’ on my Facebook page. And then he went on and on an on in post after post about how I wasn’t really ‘homesteading’ and I should call my page something else. Sure Mr. Grumpy Pants. Thankfully, a bunch of awesome people came out of the woodwork and told him a thing or two about what it is we do there. Thing is, I’ve never put myself out there as an expert at this gig. But back to the question – what exactly is ‘modern homesteading’ anyway? I asked the question on our Facebook page and here are some of the responses - I think you'll find them illuminating: • "It means "home". • "Each family is in a different place in their journey and has different homesteading goals. • "Living a simple life and treading as lightly as I can on mother earth." • "It's just a lifestyle - we all have our different path, but it does not mean we are lost. • "It is a journey, a process, not an event or a place. • "I've thought about that a lot too.
A sweet lesson on patience. A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the… A sweet lesson on patience. A NYC Taxi driver wrote: I arrived at the address and honked the horn. After waiting a few minutes I honked again. Since this was going to be my last ride of my shift I thought about just driving away, but instead I put the car in park and walked up to the door and knocked.. 'Just a minute', answered a frail, elderly voice. After a long pause, the door opened. By her side was a small nylon suitcase. There were no clocks on the walls, no knickknacks or utensils on the counters. 'Would you carry my bag out to the car?' She took my arm and we walked slowly toward the curb. She kept thanking me for my kindness. 'Oh, you're such a good boy, she said. 'It's not the shortest way,' I answered quickly.. 'Oh, I don't mind,' she said. I looked in the rear-view mirror. 'What route would you like me to take?' For the next two hours, we drove through the city. Two orderlies came out to the cab as soon as we pulled up. 'How much do I owe you?' 'Nothing,' I said
Top 10 Companion Plants Spring is finally here, and with it, planting season. Before buying ineffective, expensive and harmful chemical pesticides or fertilizers, try some companion planting techniques and let nature run its course. Here’s a list of the top ten best buds for your garden. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. This list is far from exhaustive, but these are some useful additions to the permaculture garden. Where should we send your permaculture course link?
PAYPAL használata és online kártyás fizetési lehetőség felállítása lépésről lépésre | tutorial.hu A Paypal használata és a Paypal kártyás fizetés beüzemelése nagyon egyszerű és azonnal javít a befizetési konverziódon 20-30-50%-ot, vagy többet! Míg az offline világban ritkán történik meg az, hogy valaki bemegy egy üzletedbe és üres kosárral távozik, addig az interneten sokkal gyakrabban. Emberek leadják a rendelésüket a weboldaladon, aztán egy részük be is fizeti – de sajnos csak egy részük! Lehetséges ügyfeled elolvassa a sales szövegedet, ami annyira lázba hozza, hogy azonnal rendel. Ez túl sok időt és fáradtságot igényel valaki számára, a késés és a bonyodalmak pedig az interneten sokszor az eladás teljes halálát okozzák! Ezért célszerű egy egyszerű, gyors és biztonságos kártyás fizetési lehetőséget is biztosítanod ügyfeleid számára. A Paypal rendszert már egyre többen használják Magyarországon is, ezért az emberek már bíznak benne. A könyvelőm nem örül neki, de nem érdekel, mert másfélszeresére nőtt a befizetési konverzióm és ezáltal a bevételem minimális idő befektetéssel. 1. 2. 3.
Fellowship for Intentional Community The Fellowship for Intentional Community (FIC) nurtures connections and cooperation among communitarians and their friends. It provides publications, referrals, support services, and sharing opportunities for a wide range of intentional communities, cohousing groups, ecovillages, community networks, support organizations, and people seeking a home in community. The FIC is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization in the United States. [3] Activities[edit] The FIC publishes Communities magazine, the Communities Directory, Journal of Cooperative Living, FIC Newsletter and the Intentional Communities web site.[4] It also sponsors and presents periodic Community gatherings, including annual gatherings at Twin Oaks and Art of Community events in various locations around the US.[4] FIC vision and mission statement[edit] May 15, 1998 (assembled by the Vision Committee)[5] Vision[edit] Mission[edit] Purposes[edit] The FIC declare its main purposes as:[6] Organizational history[edit] Citations[edit] FIC web site
No Yard? No Problem: 5 DIY Garden Projects For People Who Don’t Have Space For A Garden Gardening can be such a rewarding hobby for you, your family, your neighbours and some friends as well as there is much to benefit from. Aside from being rewarding for your mind and soul, it is also physically rewarding because you actually get to harvest the “fruits of your labor.” Being able to grow your own food means that you have COMPLETE control over what you are putting into you and your family’s bodies. You get to pick the seeds, the soil and the water that is being used to grow your fruits and veggies. That means completely organic, GMO free, fresh food could be right at your fingertips! The majority of the produce in your local grocery store has travelled for a long time to get from where it was harvested to your grocery store and then eventually, your kitchen table. To be able to grow even some of your own fresh fruits and vegetables ensures that you are getting quality, wholesome, nutrient rich food, and you are doing your part for the environment as well. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
LA Garden Blog : Month By Month Planting Guide for Southern California: A 'Cheat Sheet' These generalizations are for The Learning Garden, located in Sunset Zone 24, less than 3 miles from the Pacific Ocean in an alluvial plain that is just above sea level. Cold air from the surrounding hills drains into our area and we are reliably cooler than much of the surrounding areas. If you are growing inland from us, your temperatures fluctuate more than ours. January: Plant in the ground: lettuce, carrots, beets, parsnips, potatoes, celeriac, radishes, spinach, Plant in containers: lettuce, cabbage, broccoli, kale, chard, (these last two can be started now, but they would have been better started earlier – their production will be reduced by the coming warmer weather), peas, fava beans, lentils, garbanzo beans February: Plant in the ground: lettuce (and other salad greens), carrots, beets parsnips, radishes, spinach, purple beans, Plant in containers: early tomatoes, basil, cucumbers, summer squash March: April May: June: Plant in containers: after starting pumpkin seeds, take a nap July:
Prezi Magyarul - prezi képzés, prezi készítés, prezi blog Federation of Egalitarian Communities The Federation of Egalitarian Communities (FEC) is a group of egalitarian communities[1] which have joined together with the common purpose of creating a lifestyle based on equality, cooperation, and harmony with the Earth.[2][3] There are seven full-member communities in the FEC, all of which share the primary values of egalitarianism, non-violence and income-sharing. Approximately 200 people live in the various communities. The organization offers various programs to its member communities, including outreach, labor exchange and catastrophic health care coverage.[4][5] In addition to the full membership, the FEC has lower levels of membership, such as "Allied" or "Community in Dialog". These are for communities that may share some, but not all of the FEC values, or who are not prepared for full membership.[6] Principles[edit] Each of the full-member FEC communities holds the following values:[7] Current communities[edit] Communities in Dialog[edit] Living Energy Farm in Virginia
What These 11 Animals Did Made Me Cry A Bucket Of Tears. The Most Touching Thing I’ve Ever Seen. If you’ve ever doubted that animals have souls and are capable of caring on a deep level, this is going to change your mind. Here are 11 examples of animals being the beautiful creatures that we know they are – you might not need tissues, but it wouldn’t hurt to grab one first. 1. She said, “I began to choke and sank even lower and I thought that was it for me – I was dead. 2. One surviving family member of a resident that passed with Oscar by his side said, “Oscar’s presence gave a sense of completion and contentment. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to clean my face up. Share these stories with others. Source. Comments comments
Urban Homesteads and Communal Farms: How To Turn Dirt Into Gold 19th August 2015 By Carmen Allgood Contributing Writer for Wake Up World When Tiny is Huge: How a Family Produces 6,000 Pounds of Food in Their Back Yard Just 30 minutes north of Los Angeles in the burbs of Pasadena, California, is a burgeoning tiny farm tucked snugly between three major freeways. The family of four raises more than 350 varieties of fruit, veggies, herbs, and berries on 1/10 of an acre, which translates to a 66′ x 66′ garden space. The entire homestead is 1/5 of an acre, and includes their home, outbuildings, and the porch-market for shoppers. Aside from their personal consumption, the Dervaes yearly sales top $20,000 in fresh organic food, herbs, and edible flowers to local restaurants. “Together we can ignite a revolution of spirit that will truly change our world for the better.” ~ Jules Dervaes A family that grows together, stays together. In the U.S. the number of small farms and organic permits is as astonishing as it is resourceful. Specialty Crops Are Cash Cows
Twin Oaks Community, Virginia An aerial view of Twin Oaks' main entrance and communal garden Twin Oaks Community is an ecovillage[1] and intentional community of about one hundred people [2] living on 450 acres in Louisa County, Virginia.[3][4] It is a member of the Federation of Egalitarian Communities.[5] Founded in 1967,[6] it is one of the longest-enduring and largest secular intentional communities in North America.[4] The community's basic values are cooperation, egalitarianism, non-violence, sustainability and income sharing.[7] Founding[edit] The community was founded on a 123-acre (0.50 km2) tobacco farm in 1967[4] by a group of eight individuals with no farming experience that included Kat Kinkade, who wrote two books about the community.[8][9] The community's initial inspiration was B. Modified versions of the community's initial organizational structure and labor credit system survive to this day. Life as a member[edit] Hammock-making is one of Twin Oaks' main sources of income Community businesses[edit]
166 Documentaries To Expand Your Consciousness Here is a list of over 100 documentaries you can watch for free online. They are about Science, Consciousness, ETs, you name it. It’s a smorgasbord of fascinating subjects to learn about. If you find a dead link please let us know and we will find another to replace it. Enjoy! 1. This list will never be complete! Featured image credits: Justin Totemical Art