In The Spotlight
Will Jacksonville Legalize Backyard Chickens?
A New Urban Hen Ordinance Works Its Way Through City Hall
A proposed bill that would legalize hens in Jacksonville backyards may be officially "filed" at City Hall tomorrow! This is great news for hundreds of Hens In Jax supporters, who for two years have petitioned city council to update its chicken laws. Once filed, this newly proposed bill still faces a … [Read More...]
North Floridians March Against Monsanto
Locals Join Worldwide Protest To Know What's In Their Food
North Floridians will March Against Monsanto on May 25 at four locations. They'll be joining hundreds of thousands of global protestors organizing on 6 continents, in 36 countries and more than 250 cities. All US events will occur simultaneously at 2pm EST. Local March Against Monsanto … [Read More...]
Green Home For Sale – NE FL’s Only LEED Platinum
Energy Efficient, Hurricane Proof, Waterfront Luxury With Exceptional Views!
Villa Paraiso sits majestically in a peaceful, riverfront community, five minutes from downtown Jacksonville by car or boat. With panoramic views of the St. Johns and Arlington Rivers, this waterfront home offers 4134 sq ft of luxury living with maximum energy efficiency and minimal … [Read More...]
Food & Fuel Shortages Are Closer Than You Think!
Sustainable America's Campaign To Avert This Impending Crisis!
Food and fuel consumption are inextricably linked. Production is nearing capacity, yet demand increases. Shortages are a real possibility in the near future. Yet few Americans realize how our economy, lifestyles and well-being will be affected. We take food and fuel for granted, even … [Read More...]
In The Community
Freddy Turns 8 at Catty Shack Ranch!
The Lion Cub Born In North Florida's Big Cat Sanctuary - All Grown Up
The precious baby lion born at North Florida’s Catty Shack Ranch in 2005 celebrates his eighth birthday this Memorial Weekend. Freddy is one of the few big cats born at the local wildlife sanctuary. The other 40+ residents were rescued from illegal ownership, improper enclosures or … [Read More...]
The Community Garden That Could – And Did!
Harnessing the Power of UNITY to Build A Community Garden
Editor's Note: These organic gardeners illustrate one of the greatest aspects of sustainable living… community! The St. Augustine Beach Community Garden didn’t just expand their garden – they united a community to overcome every obstacle in bringing their dream into reality. We’re proud … [Read More...]
Permaculture Jax = Local Sustainability
Meet The Locals Promoting Food Forests, Natural Building & Community
Permaculture turns dysfunctional cities into supportive, sustainable communities. It converts barren land into lush, food forests. It transitions wood, clay and natural materials into buildings and tools. It creates wellsprings of regenerative communities out of our resource-depleting … [Read More...]
In The Yard
Harvest More & Garden Less With Permaculture Jax
Permaculture Delivers Easy, Organic, Sustainable Gardening
Would you like a beautiful, edible landscape that requires little effort year after year? Or a lush backyard paradise filled with organic food that requires minimal maintenance? Check out Permaculture … [Read More...]
Growing Ginger and Turmeric
Super Easy To Grow Organically and Enjoy Year-Round
Growing ginger and turmeric is so easy in North Florida you'll never buy packaged, processed, powdered versions again. Really! It's effortless and requires so little time to enjoy fresh, organic, … [Read More...]
Vegetable Planting Guide for North Florida
From The University of Florida's IFAS Extension Service
When should you plant your favorite veggies for optimum growth in North Florida? Here's the definitive guide from the University of Florida IFAS Extension. Click here to search the IFAS … [Read More...]
Corn, Beans & Squash – The Three Sisters
A Quick Fool-Proof Tip For North Florida Gardeners
If you grow nothing else this spring, try “The Three Sisters.” Corn, pole beans and squash are perfect garden companions. They require little effort for a big organic harvest. My … [Read More...]
In The Kitchen
Cooking With Winter Veggies & Whole Grains
Easy, Yummy Vegetarian Dishes For Fall And Winter
Here are a few of my favorite winter recipes featuring goodies graciously abundant in my organic garden. I hope you're inspired to experiment with new types of winter greens, roots, … [Read More...]
Frozen Sofrito Cubes
How To Enjoy Your Favorite Seasonings Year-Round
I love seasoning with onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro fresh from my garden. But they're not always in season. So, here's what I do to enjoy them year-round. It also makes cooking extra quick … [Read More...]
Get Your Kids to Eat Their Vegetables
The Secret? Help Them Grow Their Own Garden!
Many parents agonize over how to get their children to eat vegetables. We've all heard stories of the kindergartener who will eat anything, as long as it's white. How about the child who would rather … [Read More...]
Raising Vegetarian Children
How One Jacksonville Family Adapts In A Meat-Eating Society
One day my children asked me if they could try chicken. They’ve been vegetarian all their lives. I said “absolutely, try chicken. But first we must go to a farm where you can … [Read More...]
In The Home
Floridians Can Still Collect Rainwater
It's Illegal In Several States!
Diverting water in some Western states is illegal. Utah, Colorado and Washington citizens are banned from collecting rainwater or at the very least have strong restrictions limiting free use of it. Recently a study was done in Douglas County, CO to determine how collection of rainwater affects … [Read More...]
Harnessing Free Florida Sunshine
One Jacksonville Homeowner's Experience With Solar Power
Living in the Sunshine State, it makes sense to harness this free, abundant energy to lower our electric bills and reduce our carbon footprint. That's why I invested in four kinds of solar energy for my home several years ago. Solar heats my water, my pool, helps heat/cool my house … [Read More...]
