Melinda Briana Epler

Society

The hows, wheres, & whys of eating locally

The benefits of eating local, seasonal, organic food; where to find local food sources; and what to do if you don’t have a local food resource in your area.

October 23, 2008

Society

How to create change In your community: finding or forming a local group

When we live locally and strengthen our communities, we become stronger and better able to adapt to changes in the economy, climate, and energy availability. But we discuss much about how to go about this. So… how do you create change in your community? And how do you form a group of people who can tackle these community needs?

October 2, 2008

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How to grow a four-season garden – Part 2

How to grow food year-round, with special attention to extending the growing season for the fall and winter.

September 17, 2008

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How to grow a four-season garden – Part 1

If we had to, we could have survived on are garden alone through the fall and winter. All because we really wanted to do it and nothing was going to stop us. So we found ways to extend the seasons, and to use them to our advantage. Article includes ten reasons to grow a 4-season garden, what crops to grow, and when to grow them.

August 29, 2008

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Will Americans ever bicycle like the rest of the world?

Bicycle inspiration. The following photos were taken at train stations around the world. Also: “If You Have Biker’s Block.”

August 20, 2008

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If we all lived sustainably, could we change the world?

The other day Andrew C. Revkin wrote, “Only direct experience seems to trigger change.” By that he meant disasters, deaths, destruction, home loss, looming gas prices, … imminent experiences that make you change your lifestyle right now because you have no other choice. I have no other way of saying this other than that really sucks. Let’s prove him wrong. Let’s change our lifestyles before things get awful. Now.

August 13, 2008

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