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San Jose Sustainable Living

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The arrival of summer marks the height of the local growing season, a perfect time to appreciate the veritable plethora of fresh, organic produce...
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Backyard chickens a growing trend

On any given Thursday from March through April, employees of Frizelle-Enos, a feed store in downtown Sebastopol, California, standby awaiting word...
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The trials, errors, and successes of homesteading in northern California

Homesteading - the act of repairing your own home, growing your ownfood, living using sustainable methods - is growing in popularity as more and...
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New Living Expo In San Francisco. April 29th - May 1st

If you have been reading any of my articles, you know that my topics range from creating your own solar oven, to the benefits of a raw food diet,...
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Sustainable living vs the American dream

Provoked by a recent panel discussion, the question of sustainable behavior (i.e. energy conservation) vs. the ideals of the American Dream has...
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How to can food for long term storage and save money

  • How to canning
  • February 7, 2012
In an uncertain economy and uncertain food issues no one knows quite what is going to happen if when and if it will get any better, but we do have...
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Learn short term food canning and save money

  • How to canning
  • February 7, 2012
These days who cannot use more money? Well there are some that don't need a lot of cash to survive or be happy, but for most of the population...
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How to build an outside cooking oven

  • How to Homesteading
  • January 26, 2012
One of the things you will lack when moving off grid unless you have the money to purchase one of those Amish built all in one cast iron wood...
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Common Circle Education presents Sustainable Urban Permaculture Design

What are you doing to change the world this summer? Join an unforgettable program in leadership, permaculture and sustainable design and change the...
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How to preserve fresh chicken eggs for up to 9 months

  • How to farming
  • December 20, 2011
Did you know that chicken eggs do not have to be refrigerated? It's true. You can store chicken eggs on your counter or in egg cartons in your...
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