SLOW Living Design

24/11/2022

27/02/2022

The Definitive Guide to Building Deep Rich Soils by Imitating Nature https://lttr.ai/ok1E

12/01/2022

A simple experiment with a profound message, measuring the temperature of exposed soil, cut grass and uncut grass in summer. The results speak for themselves, a reading from the hedge would have been interesting to include.

06/04/2020

We're gathering around the world tomorrow to hold the tribes of the Amazon in the highest intention of protection and health - as the Virus moves into the forest.

The Indigenous peoples of the forests of our world have gone through horrors of every kind, including diseases brought in that have wiped them out. The common cold was one of them.

Every full moon we gather as treesisters to deepen our connection to the natural systems of our world and to strengthen ourselves. This year - we have turned that focus towards the healing and restoration of the forests themselves. Tomorrow we focus strongly on the custodians of the greatest forest of our planet.

Please join us and please share this with everyone that you can.

11am PST 7pm UK - all welcome.

Please. If you can join us, please do. We need as many of us as possible.

https://treesisters.org/full-moon-gatherings

Art by Kimberly Webber

27/02/2020

Studio Container with high-end finishes at a Special Sale Price!
Holiday Cottage, Air BnB, Teen-pad, Home Office is ready to simply Plug & Play.
If you're ready to invest in this opportunity, contact Barry on 0836075933

20/02/2020

Foreword: You may have seen my previous post looking for investors to establish a small off grid community. Not many people are interested in community ownership. So, with a heavy heart I need to sell this property. I am selling at a very fair price, hoping that the right people will see the value and carry on with what has been started.

I am not wired to ask for help, having said that, with an open heart here goes. Please help me by sharing this post to those in your tribe who long to be custodians of the land.

The property is part of Klipkop Estate, overlooking the town of Grabouw and the water rich Elgin Valley. The property extends over 6200 square meters. There are two ponds, stone water reservoir, rain water tanks, 4500 l/hour borehole, and irrigation pipes. Vegetable gardens, Green house, shaded nurseries, fruit, nut and olive trees. Chicken coup, compost bins, and vermicompost worm farm.

The house is a sandbag build. Three bedrooms, Open plan lounge, kitchen, dining room, one bathroom, office and workshop. Garage for three vehicles. All on plan and approved by the municipality and its building inspectors.

A beautiful converted studio container which is not on plan is available for R100K. Kitchen, bathroom and sleeping space.

Half of the property has been developed. The other half left to nature. The sand bag house was intended to be a training centre. There is an amazing space with views of the surrounding mountains, where the main residence could be built. One could live in the current house whilst building then rent it out. Rentals in this area are like hens teeth.

To view please contact Monique on Office: +27 (21) 848 9612 Mobile: +27 (82) 371 2820

https://www.pamgolding.co.za/property-details/2-bedroom-residential-vacant-land-for-sale-klipkop-estate/eg1475858

Warm wishes

Barry

21/01/2020

Ever thought about living the quiet life in the country?
Established vegetable & fruit garden. All you need to do is to set up your cottage and sustainable living is yours.
Contact us for viewing or to discuss any questions you may have. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/2810541425672399/

27/12/2019

26/12/2019

We give thanks for all those who are moved, in their lives, to heal and protect the earth, in small ways and in large. Blessings on the composters, the gardeners, the breeders of worms and mushrooms, the soil-builders, those who cleanse the waters and purify the air, all those who clean up the messes others have made. Blessings on those who defend trees and who plant trees, who guard the forests and who renew the forests. Blessings on those who learn to heal the grasslands and renew the streams, on those who prevent erosion, who restore the salmon and the fisheries, who guard the healing herbs and who know the lore of the wild plants. Blessings on those who heal the cities and bring them alive again with excitement and creativity and love. Gratitude and blessings to all who stand against greed, who risk themselves, to those who have bled and been wounded, and to those who have given their lives in service of the earth.
May all the healers of the earth find their own healing. May they be fueled by passionate love for the earth. May they know their fear but not be stopped by fear. May they feel their anger and yet not be ruled by rage. May they honor their grief but not be paralyzed by sorrow. May they transform fear, rage, and grief into compassion and the inspiration to act in service of what they love. May they find the help, the resources, the courage, the luck, the strength, the love, the health, the joy that they need to do the work. May they be in the right place, at the right time, in the right way. May they bring alive a great awakening, open a listening ear to hear the earth's voice, transform imbalance to balance, hate and greed to love. Blessed be the healers of the earth.
-Starhawk
Art by Colin Stimpson

13/12/2019

The science is clear: We cannot stay beneath the most dangerous climate thresholds without sequestering a significant amount of carbon in our soils.

07/12/2019

24/11/2019

The gift buying guide 🤩

If you want more ideas to help cut the crap out of Christmas I've put together the Essential Guide to a Crap-Free Christmas. For the princely sum of just £6, it's your sustainable(ish) Christmas sorted 😀

https://www.asustainablelife.co.uk/the-essential-guide-to-a-crap-free-christmas/