We are excited to announce that the Low Technology Institute will be hosting the 2024 Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence, August 23–25. This weekend event will bring together people from around the region for classes, discussions, socializing, good food, and more. Sessions Sessions are the core of the weekend. This year, topics range widely, from hands-on classes … More Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence at LTI
We’ve been growing and processing wheat and rye by hand for a few years. This weekend, we will harvest it using scythes and sickles. Then it has to get tied into sheaves and stood up in shocks to dry. Once dry, it has to be threshed to remove the grains from the heads, and then … More Upcoming Workday — Hand-Harvesting Wheat and Rye, Jul. 13, 9 a.m.–12 p.m., Free (donations welcome)
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.
#sustainability #lowtech #garden #climatechange … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 78 — Winter Gardening
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