1. EDITORIAL
12 Ways to Transcend
Welcome to Issue 4 of Nettle Soup and a refreshingly zingy taste of non-conformity.
Its funny how the Green Message is marginalized by many to 'We're Doomed', and its no wonder people just don't want to listen to the finger wagging Greenies who tell us that we have no future.
The guilt is already too much to bear for most people and the consensus seems to be 'Steady As She Goes' 'if we can just get the economy back on track than everything will be just fine'. Our Government, and increasing ourselves, exist to service the National Debt and become full-time bean counters, justifying every action and every moment financially. But life has far more to offer... More »
Features
Nature's work ethic
This is the news...
The Economies of Permaculture
7. ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
Codex Alimentarius »
Many people are recognising that new legislation concerning food and health, under the guise of ‘safety’, is structured to limit our choices and access to natural foods and alternative medicines.
8. RECIPE SPECIAL
Make a tincture at home »
Tinctures are easy to make and very effective so I suggest you start making your own, until the authorities make that illegal !
9. DIY GREENHOUSE PROJECT
A £30 greenhouse »
The first type of geodesic greenhouse I wanted to build and the most basic shape was an icosahedron, a 20 faced sphere recognised even by the Ancient Greeks
10. GREEN ART
Andy Goldsworthy »
"I think it's incredibly brave to be working with flowers and leaves and petals. But I have to: I can't edit the materials I work with. My remit is to work with nature as a whole."
11. save energy tips
Free Water heating »
It occurred to me that if I could get a free, hot, 12 second shower from 10 metres of hose, then all I needed was more hose for a longer shower. ..
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