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Permaculture Biofilter Duck Pond (Update) One Year Later

Emily Uebergang — Sun, 07 Jun 2015 10:22:14 +0000

This is one post I am so excited to share with you! If you remember, last year I had the privilege of helping one of my dear friends and her husband build a Biofilter Duck Pond. You can read more about those adventures in building the Biofilter Duck Pond in this blog post. It was a big learning experience for all of us and one I was thrilled to be part of. I recently had the pleasure of visiting them a whole year later and gees, … →

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9 Common Leafy Greens You Didn’t Know You Could Eat

Emily Uebergang — Sun, 10 May 2015 20:07:44 +0000

One thing that really bugs me these days (and yer, this may make you think I have no life but I’ll let that one slip), is when I walk by groceries stores and see all the vegetables with their leaves or tops chopped off. Dude, are you trying to rip me off! From this experience, my love for the farmers’ market only deepens where more often than not, they give you the WHOLE plant. Stepping it up a notch and better yet, growing my own … →

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A day with Joel Salatin on Polyface Farm

Emily Uebergang — Mon, 18 Aug 2014 15:55:04 +0000

If ever there were such a thing as farming celebrity (which I totally think there should be – take that mind numbing Hollywood), Joel Salatin would be an A-lister. Well, he kind of is if you speak with anyone hailing from any of the Permaculture, Paleo, Real Food, Sustainable Agriculuture, ‘Save the world from the plight of factory farming and earth pillaging’ movements. He’s got a voice and he’s not afraid to use it. So here I am. Little Aussie me. IN … →

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The Most Ingenious Recycled Pot Plant Containers

Emily Uebergang — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:00:37 +0000

As I made my way through El Salvador, I stopped by a lesser frequented town called Juayúa. Not only was I treated to a weekend of amazing local food at the renowned weekend food festival (think chargrilled meats, fresh tortillas, sides of yucca, vegetables and yes, even frog!), stunning crystal clear waterfalls and trekking through jungles and sustainable coffee plantations, but also an endearing little hostal where I couldn’t help but be inspired by their garden paradise. Hostal Casa Mazeta is … →

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How to Grow Your Own Food in Small Spaces

Emily Uebergang — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 15:00:25 +0000

By Dr. Mercola You probably know already that organic foods are good for you. The major problem most people have with organic food is the expense. However, there are several different ways to radically reduce the cost of your food. Growing your own is probably one of the best, and can be extremely satisfying. I am convinced that growing sprouts is more practical and useful for most people and takes less space and time but it will be a … →

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Adventures in Building a Biofilter Duck Pond

Emily Uebergang — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 15:00:26 +0000

[ UPDATE : Click here to see pictures of the Permaculture BioFilter Duck Pond – One Year Later ] I’m sure when my friends decided to undertake this biofilter duckpond project, they had no idea what was to come. Many observed from the sidelines and would remark how they were totally, whole-heartedly and utterly, in over their heads. There was no denying this fact from our end. We knew full well we were in over our heads. Our … →

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Is a Permaculture Design Certificate right for you? My experience at OAEC

Emily Uebergang — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 15:00:44 +0000

The final hugs goodbye were like tearing family away from me when I left on this undefined trip at the start of the year. It had only been 2 weeks, but when you’re living in close quarters to 23 others students who all share a very similar and admirable outlook on life, it doesn’t take long for the heart strings to connect. The 2 week, 72 hour, Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC) is a globally recognised course constructed by the … →

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6 Alternatives for City Composting When You Can’t Compost At Home

Emily Uebergang — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 14:01:48 +0000

In the past, I’ve offered up some pretty cool ways to compost if you’re an urban dweller and don’t have the backyard space to have a full-fledged system. There’s this DIY Balcony Worm Farm and this Bokashi Composting System. There are those of us, however, who might not have the space or resources to do either and because it’s my goal in life to make composting sexy and totally accessible to everyone, I don’t want to leave you guys hanging! Some may … →

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Compost that doesn’t smell? The answer to every city dweller’s prayers – Bokashi Composting

Emily Uebergang — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 23:00:20 +0000

If composting was pretty, everyone would be doing it. If composting was easy, everyone would be doing it. If composting didn’t smell like a bunch of rotting scraps, everyone would be doing it. So what if composting could be all these things. Would people actually do it? I would hope so! Why? Because, “Composting is one of the richest gifts that we can give back to Mother Earth.” In the minds of most people though, composting is just one dirty … →

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Healing through nature and what the heck is Biophilia

Emily Uebergang — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 22:00:59 +0000

Mother Nature is a gift to mankind. It’s a gift we are so blessed to have. It’s one that has the potential to heal. A gift that is forgiving. One that can bring a sense of ‘zen’ to life. One that human creations pale in comparison to. When we carelessly destroy, exploit and stomp the hell all over it with our burdensome carbon footprints, we are in essence, damaging the delicate tie between Mother Nature and Man. … →

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