This is an adaptation of an ancient method of irrigation that is thought to have originated in Africa 4,000 years ago. It uses the porous nature of clay pots to allow osmotic pressure to suck...
Chickens do not have the ability to fly in the manner of wild birds, but certain breeds and determined individuals do have a propensity to propel themselves over fences, walls or even up into...
When I bought my first tipi, I already had an all weather tent, a good set of bender tarps and a choice of two caravans to live in. What did I need a tipi for? None of that mattered. I fell in...
How many times have you visited chemical or better compost loos at an event or festical and found the water reservoir has run out and you can't wash your hands? I spotted this clever use of...
Graffiti tends to have a negative impact on communities. Many people do not see it as art, but vandalism to their towns, cities and society. It can cost councils a huge amount of money to remove...
Many public transit systems actively prohibit bringing on bicycles. Called intermodal transportation it involves using two or more forms of transportation in a journey. This innovative...
Spring is slowly arriving and it is time to begin with the seed sowing. I have been waiting all winter to begin planting my tiny little seeds in some warm compost, ready to nurture them into the...
I remember when I was a child, my Dad built a beautiful trellis in our cottage garden. It was made from wood and arched above the path that leads to the front door. It was built for the...
