Twenty miles away from LA, a Hollywood director/screenwriter/actor and his wife have created an entirely organic refuge where they appreciate the more simple things in life.
Where can folks take that compostable dishware? It doesn’t decompose in a regular compost pile, but instead requires very high temperatures to break down, which you’re really only going to get in a commercial facility.Where can folks take that compostable dishware? It doesn’t decompose in a... more
One of our writers (me) grows and answers gardening questions for a living. We're opening up the floor to your questions, so fire away.One of our writers (me) grows and answers gardening questions for a living. We're... more
Coming to fields all over the world: larger-than-life human figures sprouting countless varieties of edible medicinal herbs, landscaped to perfection for our viewing and educational pleasure. There is much to be learned from The Medical Herbman Café Project...take a peek inside their philanthropic venture.
The title of this article pretty much speaks for itself...it's just nice to know that the beautiful people in the world aren't the only ones who slip out into the garden every now and again skivvy-free!
To the gardening world it may have always been considered a fact, but science has never proved the widely held belief that watering your garden in the midday sun can lead to burnt plants.
LINK : http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/01/100111091226.htmTo the gardening world it may have always been considered a fact, but science has... more
With the rings from the Growing Jewelry collection you’ll need a green thumb to keep green on your finger. That’s because Growing Jewelry rings, handcrafted by Iceland-based designer Hafsteinn Juliusson, are topped with real living Icelandic moss!
Think Chia-pet-meets-couture-jewelry.With the rings from the Growing Jewelry collection you’ll need a green thumb to... more
Nooo, it's not going to take that much extra time out of your schedule. Just devote a minute or two to review this list of ideas -- chances are pretty strong that you're going to find at least one way to turn your spent tree into a Christmas phoenix!
I added this as a response to another post but though that it also deserves its own post I think. In this video, Geoff Lawton describes his work in the country of Jordan. Jordan is an incredibly dry and is already using unsustainable amounts of water. Soon they will run out. Despite this, they continue to use monoculture methods that are water and chemical intensive. Lawton proposes that permaculture design can restore degraded land and make once again productive, not just in the short term but forever. Instead of working against nature, permaculturists work with narture to restore degraded soils and build fertility.
We get bogged down in fear, anxiety and hatred towards those that disagree with our points of view. Sometimes it seems like there are no solutions to the problems around us. Permaculture is my vaccination against that fear.I added this as a response to another post but though that it also deserves its own... more
Now you can grow your own TickleMe Plant indoors year round. The leaves instantly close and even the branches droop on this interactive tropical house plant. If you haven't seen and grown one you are in for a treat.http://www.ticklemeplant.com
Now you can grow your own TickleMe Plant indoors year... more
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Full marks to Lambeth council.
Out in the garden.
A lady being helped.
Will he buy a hat ?
Chrissypoo ???
Cats on newspapers.
Suko's list of people she has to be.
A wonderful receptionist.
A fireworks film - how do you film them ?
What must it be like to have your children taken away ?
Questioned by the police.
An electric car charging point.
Do you want to look in the bag ?
Wonderful fast trains.
It's a bit windy.
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
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Tuesday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch or listen to the show on Tues, Thurs & Sats here at WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UK
In today's show :
From Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton.
Get those bulbs in the ground.
An informal chat with the Mayor of Lambeth - Christopher Wellbelove.
Is there a buffet ?
Is it his real surname ?
It's your age.
Are you scared to go to Brixton ?
The big car.
Can you get me a flat ?
Race problems in different areas.
Christopher - NOT Chris.
How much does a mayor earn ?
Burgled for the chains - or was he ?
A big house - or not ?
Younger people are NOT all horrible.
Is he better looking than Gordon ?
Is colour or sexuality an issue ?
It's real gold !
Cleaning.
They don't really plant the trees.
Twitter.
Representing the people.
Started in 1962, The Park is a 30-acre site that was once a caravan park (part of it still is!) but now is the hub of a growing ecovillage and spiritual community. Park is a work in progress, as each year more caravans are replaced with ecologically sound alternatives, from yurts, to eco-mobile homes, to state of the art projects such as straw bale housing. There are approximtately 300 residents living on The Park, with up to 100 more people visiting at any time.
The environment reflects experimentation, innovation, beauty and practicality, and looks as diverse as the population that inhabits it. There are 90 ecological structures including houses, workshop spaces, The Living Machine sewage treatment centre and electricity-generating wind turbines. The Park also features gardens, the Universal Hall arts centre and is home to a variety of holistic businesses and initiaives. It is beautifully situated on a peninsula with Findhorn Bay on one side and the dunes and coast of the Moray Firth on the other, and the village of Findhorn at its tip.
The community at The Park is an ongoing experiment in conscious living. The community are host to many Findhorn Foundation workshops and events, providing a unique environment for experiential learning.
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This short film is part of "The Journey" an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind.
The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race.
The Journeymen (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories - equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn.
It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes its own direction. With no planned route nor destination, the journeymen believe they will connect with the right people and places at the right time to film, aid and guide them on.
The project is currently filming and traveling through the UK. As the project travels short films are uploaded that can be viewed on this website. It is the long-term goal that this project will travel internationally to create a feature length film that will be released, to be viewed for free.
The projects aims to benefit individuals, projects and communities by sharing knowledge, offering solutions and connecting people through film.
It is the hope this project will touch and inspire people, by conveying the beauty within human nature and our world and resonating what is actually possible, when it comes it comes to our ability to change the world for the better.
know of an inspiring story? want to get involved? info@the-journey.tvStarted in 1962, The Park is a 30-acre site that was once a caravan park (part of it... more
This short film is part of "The Journey" an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind.
The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race.
The Journeymen (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories - equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn.
It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes its own direction. With no planned route nor destination, the journeymen believe they will connect with the right people and places at the right time to film, aid and guide them on.
The project is currently filming and traveling through the UK. As the project travels short films are uploaded that can be viewed on this website. It is the long-term goal that this project will travel internationally to create a feature length film that will be released, to be viewed for free.
The projects aims to benefit individuals, projects and communities by sharing knowledge, offering solutions and connecting people through film.
It is the hope this project will touch and inspire people, by conveying the beauty within human nature and our world and resonating what is actually possible, when it comes it comes to our ability to change the world for the better.
Thursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on CURRENT TV on Tues, Thurs & Sats.
In today's show :
Check what you're putting in your mouth.
James Dean leaves something in my car.
Jason is camera shy.
Stop nicking my pens.
My bum was hanging.
Recovering very well.
What were your youth fashions ?
A correction - It's not "Costa Coffee". It was "Cafe Nero".
Shuffling about.
The cheese has gone mouldy.
You can't judge people by looks.
Pulling up the dead grass.
I had "flicks".
Another trip to the "Saltdean Tavern".
A nice smell.
Plenty of carrots.
Very windy.
They are not having an affair.
An untidy car.
On line dating services.
The Icelanders are protecting us from spending.
We don't like to offend - only ex's !
Beautiful people.
That awful pink t-shirt.
chris@unitedkingdomtalk.co.uk
WWW.UNITEDKINGDOMTALK.CO.UKThursday's edition of my three times a week talk show.Watch the show here on... more
Ecolonie has just celebrated its 20th birthday. This ecological community is located in the North of France, in the last 10 years the community have developed their self -sustainability, spreading the community out 40 hectares of land, and incorporating goat farming and cheese production into their vision. The philosophy of the community is grounded in the belief of living in harmony with nature, and aims to be a European centre where different cultures meet in a friendly, open atmosphere.
This short film is part of "The Journey" an unique documentary project that delves into environmental, socio-culture and economic issues, with a questioning mind.
The focus of the project is to find and film inspiring ideas and projects over a wide spectrum of individuals and cultures, whilst examining our ability to reform our ideals, and our lifestyle in order to make positive changes for our planet and the human race.
The Journeymen (a person whom travels in order to gain experience, skills and knowledge) go in search of these stories equipped only with minimal filming gear and personal possessions, they document their experience as they travel to global communities to observe, question and learn.
It is an organic process that grows, evolves and takes its own direction. With no planned route nor destination, the journeymen believe they will connect with the right people and places at the right time to film, aid and guide them on.
The project is currently filming and traveling through the UK. As the project travels short films are uploaded that can be viewed on this website. It is the long-term goal that this project will travel internationally to create a feature length film that will be released, to be viewed for free.
The projects aims to benefit individuals, projects and communities by sharing knowledge, offering solutions and connecting people through film.
It is the hope this project will touch and inspire people, by conveying the beauty within human nature and our world and resonating what is actually possible, when it comes it comes to our ability to change the world for the better.
