Free Download: Armour’s Farmer’s Almanac (1922)
The unique artistry and unusual content of this 100-year-old farmer’s guide make for an interesting read (52 pages). Enjoy this book from EBG’s Personal Digital […]
New Biogas Unit Provides Clean Gas and Fertilizer
Biogas units turn waste into clean energy. Home biogas digesters utilize methanogen bacteria, similar to those present in cow stomachs, breaking down organic waste, to […]
New Off-Grid Shed / Outside Kitchen
Shown here in daily operation, the new outside kitchen is a durable, inexpensive, and versatile space that supports our harvesting, cooking, and project needs. Note the bungy-cord safety straps anchoring the awnings on a windy day.
An Innovative Catwalk Keeps the Squirrels Out 120321
Featuring reconfigurable modules and multiple doorways to the house (including an insulated entry), the new Kitty City Catwalk helps to keep squirrels out of the garden.
Spotlight: Sawyer SP181 All-in-One Water Filter Kit
The water quality in our area is great. We don’t need a filter for our day-to-day needs. But what would we use if we lose […]
Purrli—The Healing Sound of a Happy Cat
The sound of a purring cat is one of the most comforting sounds available and can help soothe and calm you down when you’re feeling […]
How to Save Money on Flea Control for Your Pets
If you’re comfortable using an eyedropper to administer flea medicine, you can save big with Blue Bottle Flea Control Treatment. Each dose (for our cats) […]
Spotlight: The Tree of Life—Moringa Oleifera
This tree is known by many names, including Moringa Oleifera, Malunggay, the Miracle Tree, the Never-Die Tree, the Drumstick Tree. Growing up to a foot […]
Spotlight: Top 20 Easy-Grow Food Plants
After six years of experience in the 8B coastal zone, we’ve developed a list of the 20 easiest food plants to grow in the garden: […]
What are ‘3S’ (Semi-Self-Sufficient) Strategies?
For most of us, total Self-Sufficiency (the ‘2S’ variety) is little more than an illusion—especially if we hope to enjoy a level of comfort in […]