I reported on the Underground Cities of Cappadocia back in 2014. What I didn’t realize then was how vast these underground cities are. There is a network of over 200 underground cities in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Some of these cities are at least 11 levels deep (total of over 200 feet deep) according to National Geographic. Scientists are not sure how they were built.
Kelly Hart
No Dig Gardening: feed the soil not the plants for many, easier harvests and few weeds
After 11 months of no feeds or fertilisers, see the fine growth of Homeacres vegetables, many planted in summer after clearing first harvests, and no compost or other food added. In undisturbed and mulched soil, organisms manage resources better plus plants root more easily, as you see here.
Vegetable Garden Design Ideas
Slideshow of interesting garden ideas. Hope you enjoy.
Park Ranger’s Tiny House is only 50 Square Feet!
In this clip, Derek “Deek” Diedricksen (HGTV’s “Tiny House Builders”, and “The Micromen”) talks to Trekker Trailers honcho Andrew Bennett about his tiny house on wheels (while on display at the Florida Tiny House Festival outside St. Augustine)- a vardo/gypsy wagon of only 50 square feet in size. While tiny, this structure still includes a bathroom and shower, food prep area, sleeping space for two, a desk, fridge, and storage!
Michael Judd’s Round Straw Bale House
Michael Judd explains the construction and efficiencies of his round straw bale house in Maryland. Features include a super efficient stone masonry wood heater, super insulated strawbale walls, storm fallen timbers and living roof. This home is worthy of home design awards.
Permaculture Neighborhood Tour w/ Costa Rica’s Stephen Brooks
Imagine a whole neighborhood full of tropical fruits on every lot, on every embankment & around any corner. Then combine the lush food forest with the most impressive community garden, river access, great spaces & even a well-planned biogas system that creates energy from each home’s septic waste. All of this intelligent design can be found at La Ecovilla’s permaculture community, in San Mateo, Costa Rica.