Volunteer with Us and Visit the WI Garden Expo for Free

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

Help us spiff up before the Convergence: Saturday LTI Workday

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

Wisconsin Permaculture Convergence at LTI

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

Build Birdhouse for Fewer Garden Insects — Open Workshop, April 6, Prices Vary (Register by Mar. 31)

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)

Slides from WI Garden Expo Presentations

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

Visit Us at the Garden Expo this Weekend

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

Volunteer with Us and Visit the WI Garden Expo for Free

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