Things have been quiet online here at lowtechinstitute.org but we’ve been busy in the real world. If you’ve been missing the podcast, blog updates, and videos, consider coming out this weekend to help us shift building materials around and catch up with us and new friends. Saturday, 9a-12p at LTI. “Think of it as one … More Help! Workday at LTI.
One way to reduce the insect load in your garden is to attract birds that eat them (subscribe to our blog, below, and keep an eye out for our species-by-species breakdown). We will be holding an open workshop for folks to come and build take-home birdhouses for finch, wren, chickadee, nuthatch, house wrens, blue birds, … More Build Birdhouse for Fewer Garden Insects — Open Workshop, April 6, Prices Vary (Register by Mar. 31)
Low Tech Podcast, No. 78 – 08 Mar 2024
Winter Gardening
How can we adapt our gardens for growing, or at least keeping plants alive, through the winter? A live recording from the Wisconsin Garden Expo.
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Low Tech Podcast, No. 77 – 23 Feb 2024
Hot Gardening
How can we adapt our gardens today for a warmer and more variable climate of tomorrow? A live recording from the Wisconsin Garden Expo.
#sustainability #lowtech #garden #climatechange … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 77 — Hot Gardening
This weekend Scott gave three presentations at the Wisconsin Garden Expo. This event, attended by thousands, brings together gardeners, educators, entertainers, and vendors for a fun weekend centered around gardening. Below are the slides for each presentation with a short description. The audio of the first two presentations will be available through our podcast in … More Slides from WI Garden Expo Presentations
Low Tech Podcast, No. 76 – 09 Feb 2024
Biogas in 2100
In 2100, we try to trap and burn methane before it gets into the atmosphere. Let’s get into this stinky story.
#sustainability #lowtech #transition … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 76 — Cooksville 2100: Biogas
The institute will be tabling at the Wisconsin Garden Expo from Friday, February 9th to Sunday, February 11th in Madison. The event has workshops, seminars, demonstrations, and hundreds of vendors. Stop by and say “hi” to us at booth 527/610. Items for Sale At the booth, we’ll be selling “Low Tech Porridge” as a fundraiser … More Visit Us at the Garden Expo this Weekend
Low Tech Podcast, No. 75 – 26 Jan 2024
Hydrogen Power in 2100
Let’s talk #hydrogen in the year 2100.
#sustainability #lowtech #transition … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 75 — Cooksville 2100: Hydrogen
We’re back at the Wisconsin Garden Expo this year, February 9–11, we’ll be there and so can you! Every year this event draws thousands from the southern Wisconsin area to see presentations, demonstrations, and vendors all focused on gardening. We’ll be there this year, but you can see previous presentations on YouTube: Volunteer with Us … More Volunteer with Us and Visit the WI Garden Expo for Free
Low Tech Podcast, No. 74 – 12 Jan 2024
Hot-Box Compost Study
A look back at a two-year compost study we’re wrapping up here at the institute.
#sustainability #lowtech #transition #compost … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 74 — Hot-Box Compost Study