Here’s the first of a new weekly collection of interesting snippets for those of us involved in the wholefood and simple living movement.
First, and most important, a hearty happy birthday to Sky McCain, founder of The Wholesome Food Association. Sky would probably be embarrassed to be called a visionary, but he is! He’s started a new site recently, called Earthen Spirituality, which is full of interesting stuff including a blog. Click here to check it out.
Grow your own
During a week in which there’s been a major outbreak of e-coli in Europe, quite possibly a new strain, the advantages of growing our own seem more and more attractive. Smallholder magazine has an article here on the more uncommon vegetable leaves that can be eaten rather than composted, and I’m finding out how amazingly easy it is to propagate herbs (and running out of windowsill space at the same time!).
Bee buzz
This alarming article seems to indicate a clear link between the proliferation of cell phones and the decline of bees. Alarming because people are so wedded to their mobiles that this will be an especially difficult one to unravel. I’ve decided to keep my mobile switched off as much as I possibly can, just check it for messages now and then.
Meanwhile if you’re a prospective bee-keeper, check out the forum at Biobees, full of interesting discussions for beginners and experts alike, including this one about why white is the traditional garb of the bee-keeper.
Gatherings
It’s easy to get disheartened at the ecological catastrophe we see all around us, but remember that lots of people are working hard to redress the balance. These interesting greenie events are coming up soon:
The Transition Network have their annual conference in Liverpool on 8 - 11 July. It looks really interesting. For details click here.
Resurgence readers weekend and summer camp happens 28 - 31 July in Malvern, Worcestershire. Described as a weekend of stimulating discussion, music, crafts and nature walks, you can find all the details here.
The GreenSpirit Wild Week in Wales happens 8 - 14 August. Bring your stories, songs, teaching, musical instruments. Click here to find out more.
Crafts
Finally, this video from Mother Earth News, an American publication and website covering sustainable living, shows master carver Norman Brown demonstrating his craft:
Over to you
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