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Derek Markham
Hyperlocavores, Yardsharing, and Distributed Urban CSA Farms
I’ve heard the cliché recently that “Local is the new organic.” In response to that, a buddy of mine said “No, local is the original organic.” And he’s right. In the last 100 years, our food system has gone from a local farm, kitchen garden, and green grocer model, to a globalized heavily travelled agri-industrial [...]
Newbury Film Series Launches “Waste?” Documentaries
A non-profit from Boston, the Newbury Film Series, launched a series of documentaries this Earth Day. The series is comprised of web vignettes profiling people who derive innovation from excess, who are redefining what we consider waste – recyclers, architects, musicians, retailers, and artists. “When we started this project, we knew it would be interesting [...]
Veggie Trader: Trade, Buy, or Sell Local Homegrown Produce
So you’ve harvested more apples than you could possibly eat, but you really want a bunch of tomatoes to put up for the winter. Or all of a sudden you have oodles of cucumbers in your garden, but no peppers. Maybe you want to sell your garden surplus to other local folks, but don’t have a way to get the word out. A new online community, Veggie Trader, could help you to make all of the local garden connections you need this summer.
Seasteading: Homesteading the High Seas
Seasteading is a movement to begin homesteading on the high seas, building permanent dwellings on the ocean. It’s one of the most innovative ideas that I’ve seen that addresses many of the issues that arise with building on land, within a particular political system. “We believe that current political systems are outdated and work poorly, [...]
Rainwater HOG: Discrete and Functional Rainwater Catchment
This summer, give your local water supply a break by catching rainwater for watering your yard and garden. It’s low-tech, passive, and the yield of water from one rainfall can be phenomenal. A barrel or two under your gutter downspouts is the quick and easy solution, but if you’re looking for a better looking rainwater [...]
