The linen festival last Saturday was fantastic. I think it was the most enjoyable Linen Festival we've had a Joybilee Farm...Thank you to our farm helpers, Kara and Erika, you were both a big help to ... Read More about Spinning and Weaving with Nettle Fibre — the urban spinning fibre
Starting a revolution is overwhelming, but it helps to break it down into manageable steps. If you follow each step and stick to the project, you can finish. The benefit is a beautiful new wardrobe, ... Read More about How to grow a shirt and other revolutionary ideas
A sustainable textile heritage: What happened? While our ancestors grew, spun and wove or knit their own clothing, today we buy it in a store or online. Our clothing travels many miles, touches many ... Read More about Gandhi’s secret — sustainable clothing to revolutionize your wardrobe
There were many different ways to light a fire. Is there a "right" way? I'd say whatever works best for you is good enough. I like the top down fire. It protects your knuckles ... Read More about How to light a fire in a wood-stove without getting burned
I've been heating with wood for 28 years and cooking with wood for 4 years now. Although I'm happy with wood as a heat source it is not without problems. Each family must weigh the pros and cons and ... Read More about Objection! Heating and Cooking with Wood is objectionable
This is the 4th of 6 articles on cooking and heating with wood. Today I'm talking about the different woods that are available to you and which you should choose for each burning need.Wood fuel ... Read More about Burning Desire: Wood fuels for cooking and heat
