“Hope in a changing climate” is a documentary film by Jhon d Liu produced in collaboration with World Permaculture Association (WPA). This fascinating and inspiring documentary gives clear insight in to the connection between a damaged environment and poverty. It describes the process of soil degradation and the resulting cycle of impoverishment. Poor farming and…
Month: January 2017
Growing Urban ~ Progress on our Front Yard Garden
“The greatest change we need to make is from consumption to production, even if on a small-scale, in our own gardens. If only 10 percent of us do this, there is enough for everyone. Hence the futility of revolutionaries who have no gardens, who depend on the very system they attack, and who produce words…
Surprisingly Simple Baklava Recipe (Gluten Free Option Included)
It’s been a while since I delved into recipe creation. The winter has a way of sending me into cooking hibernation. Now that the days are getting longer and I have taken a bit of a reprieve from cooking, I feel refreshed and ready to go. Dessert is my first love. It is a pleasure…
Inspirational Tuesday ~ The Very Invisible Food System
“As there is enough food in the world, hunger is a result of political decisions. Food insecurity results from ineffective policies (social, agricultural, economic and health) at local, national and global levels and from decisions which do not consider the elimination of poverty, hunger, and food insecurity , and the development of sustainable food systems…
The Power of Inclusion ~ A Story of One Woman on a Mission
“Taking care of my little plot with mindfulness, awareness and consistent presence is the best I can do to help mother earth and mankind. Being a responsible citizen of the world, taking care of my family and my health creates one less crisis for an already burdened system.” ~ Cheryl Gittens-Jones, Author, ‘Sister Survivor’ and…
Inspirational Tuesday ~ 4 People Who Make the World a Better Place
Here are some amazing people in the world of permaculture, gardening and urban agriculture whose stories and creative endeavors are truly inspirational. They share their knowledge, experience and skills to make the world a better place. I hope that you too find inspiration here and some kernel of information to take with you on your…
Talking Urban Gardening on the Radio
The main dangers in this life are the people who want to change everything…or nothing. ~Lady Astor I am a lover of all things sustainable, local and organic. I am a nature enthusiast, gardener, photographer, writer and hiker. My passion lies in connecting or re-connecting people with the power of nature and the earth. On…
Creating The Future And Justice for All…
Rather than fighting the world we reject, let’s use our knowledge, skills, insights, principle and techniques to create the world we do want. ~Bill Mollison Hello and Happy New Year to Everyone. I want to start the New Year with gratitude. Last year was my first year blogging and I am very thankful…
