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Grow Food Year Round in a $300 Underground Greenhouse
The word Walipini, derived from the Aymaran language and an indigenous Bolivian tribe, is translated as “a place of warmth” and is an earth sheltered
Video: It Takes a Garden to Raise a Community
A poem, penned by Khalilah Bilal, of Beacon Hill Community Garden, San Antonio, Texas: Choking in anger, anger sat in my bowels It is the
Why You Should Use Eggshells to Start Seeds
We’ve all seen the cute pics on Pinterest of seedlings in eggshells–but aside from cuteness, what’s the point? Eggshells as seed starters are actually really
Classrooms Ditch Traditional Desks to Engage Children Through Kinestetic Learning
A classroom in Maryland has gotten rid of desks for its students, and is reporting that the kids are able to do more and better
6 Highly Effective Habits to Adopt From Your Grandma
With the rise of modern technology, there isn’t much value placed on the habits of our grandmothers, and that’s a shame. Truth is Grandma’s have
Incredible Self Filling Water Bottle Turns Air in to Water While You Ride
An industrial design student at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna has developed a self filling water bottle that uses the movement of a bicycle
Sculptor Turns Stones, Ice, and Trees Into Breathtaking Works of Art
There is a deep and meaningful beauty found in nature. Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has been taking this beauty and adding his own artistic touch
3 Movies That REALLY Make You Think About Freedom & Responsibility
Sometimes lessons are best taught via storytelling. As a freethinker, however–it can be pretty tough to find any worthwhile stories to listen to. Reality TV doesn’t
Five Reasons to Get Naked in Your Garden
The 16th annual World Naked Gardening Day is coming up soon! Yes, #nakedgardeningday is a thing. You may now be wondering, why would anybody want
Why Standing for The Pledge Isn’t Mandatory
Students in a Midland, Texas high school this October were shown this slide as part of a school presentation, which incorrectly states that it’s illegal to
Fact or Fiction: EPA Approves Permit for GMO Mosquitoes in Florida and Texas
If there’s one thing I hate, it’s mosquitos. Like, if I could wipe out any bug on the planet without causing environmental collapse, it’d be
Wanna be a Homesteader? Hit the Gym First
If you’re an urban dweller who’s dreaming of the homestead life, start taking action on your dreams now…by hitting the gym. This may come as