Living in the Shire

Perhaps I have a secret desire to be a Hobbit, living in the Shire, under a hill. Somehow an underground home seems both appealing and Earth friendly. It would be cool and comfortable inside and look so unassuming from the outside. I’ve already shown you an earthship. Here is an underground home that I just [...]

Heat Your House with Soda Cans

While reading around the web yesterday I was very intrigued with this YouTube video of a product which allows you to heat your house with soda cans. The cans are used to make a solar heating device, which looks very sensible and environmentally sustainable. I’d like to thank Angela at Free and Green Stuff for [...]

Earth Homes – #1 Earthship

Does this look like your dream home?

Kids Can Make It – Beef Stew

Cooking is such a part of connecting with our food and with the Earth. Here’s a kid-friendly recipe from Mike who runs the blog Mike’s Life. When Mike is not writing, he can be found in his kitchen or garden, or enjoying the marine environment of The Canary Islands, off the coast of Africa:

I believe [...]

Depression Cooking

Are you worried about the next Great Depression? If so, take heart. People are resilient. We are all capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. History has shown that. Self-sufficiency skills can not only help you get through tough times with your family, but I think they are fun to learn. YMMV. Here [...]