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    Book Review: Teaming with Microbes

    Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web

    Jeff Lowenfels and Wayne Lewis. Portland: Timber Press, 2006. 196 pages.
    If you are a gardener who isn’t afraid of some food for thought, read Teaming with Microbes: A Gardener’s Guide to the Soil Food Web.
    It has an interesting premise, and does a nice job of [...]

    Bamboo: the Grass of Hope?

    Bamboo flooring, cutting boards, clothing and more are appearing on North American store shelves, with eco-marketers urging shoppers to opt for these reputably-sustainable products. What’s the big deal with bamboo? We asked the experts at Bamboo H20 in San Francisco to explain why bamboo-green is the new black.

    What is Permaculture?

    Javan Kerby Bernakevitch, a permaculture designer and teacher-in-training, introduces us to the principles and practice of permanent (agri)culture.

    Aspartame: the Politics of Food

    James S. Turner, Esq., explains how aspartame infiltrated our food system despite warnings from scientists.

    A Rosebud Hydroponics Magazine By ANy Other Name

    Urban Garden Magazine, the premier hydroponics magazine for indoor gardeners, is delighted to welcome Rosebud Magazine (i.e. Rosebud hydroponics lifestyle magazine) to the online and hydroponics magazine universe. After all, the more quality hydroponics advice that gets out there to hydroponic growers, the better.

    Growing Bananas – Day 51

    Inspired by fellow blogger and grower Eliab, Grubbycup undertook an experimental banana grow. Check out his progress as of day 51.

    USDA to Decide on Genetically Engineered Alfalfa

    The Center for Food Safety asks us to speak out against USDA approval of genetically engineered (GE/GMO) alfalfa, given its impact on the environment and public health.

    Solar Power Drops to US$1 Per Watt

    In the late 1970s solar energy cost US$100 per watt. Now the latest solar technology has now fallen to under US$1 per watt, and that price will almost certainly continue to drop.

    Fahrenheit 451: an Introduction to Censorship

    What happens when our day-to-day freedoms are subject to censorship? Graham Foster examines censorship and how it affects our comfortable Western reality.

    Everything is OK

    WAKE UP! Have a shower. Put on your uniform. Go to work. On your way, be careful not to look into anyone’s eyes. Only weirdos do that. Are you a weirdo? You’d better keep your head down then. Don’t act suspiciously. Remember, CCTV cameras are watching. Endure your job for eight or nine hours. Remember, work isn’t supposed to be fun. Try not to clock watch. Go back home. Switch on your TV. Eat, drink (preferably fluoride and alcohol), and take regular shits. Have a wank. GO TO SLEEP…