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Beyond Organic Farming in Iowa, Part 1.mov

December 12, 2013 1 Comment

I created this 19 minute, magazine style report for my master’s project while studying at the University of Iowa, in which I define USDA organic from a growi…

Shallow Water Culture – Hydroponic Lettuce

December 10, 2013 25 Comments

Dry Hydroponics Inc. from Holland demonstrate their Shallow Water Culture Hydroponic Lettuce Production System.

I have guppies,mollies,danio, goldfish and bumble bee goby.can they live in brackish water?

December 9, 2013 3 Comments

Question by Kayleigh: I have guppies,mollies,danio, goldfish and bumble bee goby.can they live in brackish water? I want to convert my tank and put in live sand and plants. I already have Anachris, wanting more plants..so not sure what i should do or even know what fish can live in brackish water Feel free to […]

Installing Rooftop Solar Water Heaters on Low Income Housing in Seattle’s International District

December 7, 2013 No Comment

Seattle is a national leader in green living, much of it under the direction and policies of our city government. This is a story about a pilot project to in…

Homesteading: August Garden Update 2011

December 3, 2013 2 Comments

Here is a quick garden update. We have learned a lot so far this year from our small backyard garden. I will be expanding it for fall and for next year. This…

Is Claye-Souilly a safe place to live in France?

November 30, 2013 1 Comment

Question by Dan: Is Claye-Souilly a safe place to live in France? Can anyone tell me about about Claye-Souilly? Is it a happy place? Safe? Quiet? Any other details or things I should know about? Add your own answer in the comments!

Solar Water Heater Steam Parabolic Mirror Trough

November 29, 2013 25 Comments

This video teaches the way a trough parabolic mirror can produce steam and domestic hot water. http://www.greenpowerscience.com/ This is the first test of th…

How to make homemade strawberry wine

November 27, 2013 No Comment

http://www.homemakingwine.com click to get your free 24 page ebook on homemade wine. Learn how to make delicious wine every time. You will also find many del…

Urban Beekeeping in Los Angeles

November 25, 2013 25 Comments

In this episode of Subculture Club we meet up with Urban Beekeeping guru Kirk Anderson (aka Kirkobeeo), co-founder of the Backwards Beekeepers. Kirk and othe…

I need medical advice on a wound/burn from a pro please.?

November 23, 2013 No Comment

Question by danny: I need medical advice on a wound/burn from a pro please.? I used apple cidar vinegar to treat two genital warts that my wonderful cheating wife gave me for Christmas. I would dip the Q-tip into the Apple cider vinegar then apply with pressure on the head of the wart for about […]