It’s spring and the Aphids are hard at work feeding on my pepper leaves. They are among the most destructive insect pests in the garden. However from a zoological perspective they are a very successful organism. Here’s how I get rid of them. I sprayed them with a mixture of fresh squeezed lemon juice and water. [...]
I just gave a talk on sustainable well-being to Tom Eggert’s class, Topics in Sustainable Business Practice, at UW-Madison. I’ve given a talk every year for the last 5 or so and every time it’s very rewarding, stimulating, and encouraging to hear thoughtful students engaging with this fascinating subject. In the past, I’ve spent more [...]
For the beginning of our third year of Swabi retreats, we started to explore transitioning the group to another phase. These videos explain this transition while also providing some idea of what the retreats are about. Part I, New Ways of Living, shows examples of cohousing and permaculture-inspired ecovillages as potential models for living sustainably. [...]