The Earth Care Manual, book review
Let’s gather our thoughts around one of the most prominent books in European permaculture: The Earth Care Manual by Patrick Whitefield
Culture and education
Stacking Firewood: The Subtle Art and Simple Physics of Stability
At Ermitaj, we’ve stacked many piles of firewood… And during the first couple of years, we saw quite a few collapse. We were all from the city; none of us had grown up with wood heating.Then a good friend, whose life has long revolved around fireplaces and stoves, explained the basic principles. Since then, every … Read more
Changing the world, really?
At Ermitaj, the association we founded aims “to support individuals and communities in moving towards a way of life that respects the Earth and people, in a spirit of sharing and solidarity.” But imagining that we are doing this “for changing the world” would be a dangerous illusion. Believing that a few local initiatives could … Read more