We’re back at the Wisconsin Garden & Green Living Expo, February 13–15. It’d be great for you to stop by our booth, or even volunteer and get free entry! … More Visit the WI Garden & Green Living Expo for Free (by Volunteering with Us)
Today Scott will be joining the Larry Meiller Show for “Garden Talk” on WPR from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can listen on 88.7 FM in the Madison area. You can also listen online at: https://wpr-ice.streamguys1.com/wpr-ideas-mp3-64 Listeners can ask garden questions by calling 800-642-1234 during the show or emailing talk@wpr.org.
We’re back at the rebranded Wisconsin Garden & Green Living Expo, February 7–9. It’d be great for you to stop by our booth, or even volunteer and get free entry! Every year this event draws thousands from the southern Wisconsin area to see presentations, demonstrations, and vendors all focused on gardening and sustainability. You can … More Volunteer with Us and Visit the WI Garden Expo for Free
In two short weeks we’ll be hosting the Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence (see info at end of post). We are excited but also hustling to get our space ready for 50-100 people to descend on our space and village. We have a to-do list of things to “spiff up” the institute grounds and environs — and … More Help us spiff up before the Convergence: Saturday LTI Workday
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
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)
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
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
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. 73 – 22 Dec 2023
Energy & Electricity in 2100
How do we power our lives here in Cooksville in 2100?
#sustainability #lowtech #transition #futurism #localism … More Low Tech Podcast, No. 73 — Cooksville 2100: Energy & Electricity