Rain falling on the roof is always a welcome sound here and when you're inside, busy with everyday tasks, it gives a cozy feeling t...

Yesterday I wrote about the inside work done in permaculture zones. Today we're focusing on the principles of permaculture and how they...

Permaculture is a design system started in Australia, originally for permanent agriculture and homesteads, but now the principles have spre...

I got some good news from Penguin yesterday. Down to Earth is being reprinted again. :- ) I've received many emails from people who ha...

Hanno at the produce store. He's pointing out a little chicken tractor. The plan was to go out for lunch at the surf club and to ...

It's been quiet here lately. Sunny and Jamie are over in Korea visiting Sunny's family. It's a wonderful opportunity for Jamie ...

I want to share a link to an interesting program that networks local growers and local food eaters together based on proximity. It's c...

I have been slowly getting back into my rhythm and routines and doing a lot more in the house. It's more like the first six or seven ye...

Food production in the backyard is a simple activity that takes in a few elements of the simple life philosophy. It helps with debt red...