This greenhouse is very cheap and effective as it uses the principles of passive solar heating with earth-sheltered building to allow heat energy to be stored. For only $300 the Benson Institute was able to build an underground greenhouse measuring 6mx22.5m. … Read more
Coffee Grounds in the Garden Coffee grounds : a natural garden helper
This page shows you how to use your used coffee grounds in your garden through different ways in 5 steps. There is also a video to make it more understandable. - A natural fertilizer - Usefull against snails and slugs - speed up the decomposing process in compost … Read more
Making Compost How to make your own compost ?
Composting is the process of transforming organic matter into a rich soil which can be used as fertilizer. Nutrients from the original matter are then recycled back into the Earth and new plant life. The links below: 1) This is a video channel from an organic gardener, he will show you two different ways to make your own compost from left over junk but also all other plant material. You will learn about the consistence and about the maintenance of your compost. 2) How to build a compost bin, … Read more
Propagation Methods How to propagate ?
This is a video channel from an organic gardener in the United States, who shows you a propagation method, by using potatoes. - a nasty bag of potato - a barrel / container - add organic fertelizer - a slip … Read more
Watering Watering your organic garden
This is a video from an organic gardener who shows you how you could water your plants in differents ways, with few tips. … Read more
Cleaning your rain water with a fish Cleaning your rain water
However you collect your rain water, once you store it in a barrel or a container, aquatic plants and insects including mosquitos grow. You can easily get rid of that introducing a fish in your container. The fish will clean the water naturally and transform those plants and insects in excrements that will enrich your garden while watering it. You just have to insure there's no substances that could harm the fish on your roof and find the right type for your weather. In France mine is a common … Read more
Permaculture Principles permaculture design
This is a well made page which introduce you nicely in permaculture design trough the 12 permaculture principles from David Holmgren. He is an Australian environmental designer, ecological educator and writer. He is best known as one of the co-originators of the permaculture concept with Bill Mollison. 1. Observe and interact 2. Catch and store energy 3. Obtain a yield 4. Apply self regulation and accept feedback 5. Use and value renewable resources and services 6. Produce no waste 7. Design … Read more
El suelo vivo Datos y métodos sobre el trabajo agrícola
En este vídeo se habla de la importancia del suelo en agricultura desde distintas perspectivas, en 30 minutos. … Read more
Grow your own Garlic How to grow your own garlic ?
These instructions show how one can grow his or her own garlic with ease, even when confined to small space. … Read more
Solar energy Electrifying isolated communities
Many remote communities around the world are lacking basic services of clean water, shelter, health and access to electricity. Rural communities depend on old roman cisterns to get their water and are using minimal technology in their livelihoods. Bedouin communities are also residing in remote areas that lack the proper infrastructure. Today, these communities are living without any safe and reliable electricity source. They depend basically on expensive and polluting electricity generators … Read more
