krystalt resteemedvanessahampton (56)in #science • 7 years agoBio-remediation: Our Savior?Picture this. You're standing on the edge of a stream. It is gradually approaching dusk. You can see the clear white…krystalt resteemedjohnvibes (72)in #psychology • 7 years agoAn Introduction To Nonviolent Communication (Selection From My Book)Language is, without a doubt, one of the most important and profound developments in human history. It has allowed us…krystalt resteemedslothicorn (59)in #slothicorn • 7 years agoSXSW 2018 Decentralized Art Show Recap From Austin, TexasCypherpunk artist Johnny Dollar photo by @stellabelle One of the coolest parts of participating in the…krystalt resteemedhomestead-guru (66)in #health • 7 years agoIntermittent Fasting is a Natural RemedyThe most common type of fasting is known as intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting, also known as cyclic fasting…krystalt resteemedhomestead-guru (66)in #education • 7 years agoPavlov, Roller Skates, and Why We Don't Punish Our Kids - UnschoolingI originally wrote this in 2012, when my children were much younger. Gentle discipline. That sounds pretty…krystalt resteemedhomestead-guru (66)in #gardening • 7 years agoSuperfood Low-Water Soil Mix for Gardening Success!Every good gardener who's been at it awhile, knows that success starts in your garden's soil. What's the difference…krystalt (48)in #homesteading • 7 years agoSpring Planting Seeds by the Biodynamic Farming Calendar MethodThis year we're trying something new and planting our seeds according to the biodynamic farming method. This…krystalt resteemedgardeningchannel (66)in #gardening • 7 years agowhat they DON'T tell you about WOOD CHIPS...What don’t they tell you about wood chips that you really need to know? Today I’m going to be breaking down some of…krystalt resteemedshello (62)in #philosophy • 7 years agoChilling in Plato's Cave / OR Why Possessing Knowledge Makes You Look Like A MADMAN to "Normal People"When I learn something exceptionally beneficial, I immediately want to share that information with others. It's almost…krystalt (48)in #permaculture • 7 years agoSpring on my food-forest-in-the-making in Texas...We have been planting perennials on our 1.3 acre land for 7 years, and actively learning about food forests and…krystalt (48)in #unschooling • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Why I Don't Like (or use) Rewards and Punishments - UnschoolingThis article was originally written in 2012, when my children were much younger. It's 6 years later, and this approach…krystalt (48)in #unschooling • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Unschooling and “Child-Led Learning,” Defined (Hint: They're Different Things)The majority of people have no idea what unschooling is, so I’ll try to define it for you. A lot of people think…krystalt resteemedgardenofeden (75)in #dlive • 7 years agoSustainable Food Production at GOE: Prepping the Gardens for PlantingSustainable food production is a key feature of life at the Garden of Eden. We employ a variety of practices to…krystalt resteemedteryani (47)in #livesustainably • 7 years agoMarch Garden Guide (Cascadia)For the gardener who’s been eagerly waiting for Spring, the fickle weather of late February and March can really play…krystalt (48)in #life • 7 years agoA Day at Sherwood Forest Faire - Austin's Renaissance FaireI first discovered RenFaires when I was 26 or so. Been going almost every year since. I've been to several…krystalt (48)in #unschooling • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Fireflies and Freedom - Last Summer's Musings on UnschoolingI love that my (unschooled) daughter can catch fireflies barefoot in our yard. No worries about tests or grades, no…krystalt (48)in #unschooling • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Doing Right by Your Kids Shouldn’t Mean Doing Yourself Wrong - Unschooling(This article is part 2 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Follow for future…krystalt (48)in #unschooling • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.From Academics to Relationships – Unschooling As A Paradigm Shift(This article is part 1 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Follow for future…krystalt (48)in #henna • 7 years agoBeautiful day for henna art! Ready for the Renaissance Faire...Today it was 83 degrees in my bit of Texas - perfect weather to light up the grill, let the kids run thru the…krystalt resteemedlilibean (25)in #nature • 7 years agoMy nature photography .01I work at a nursery, these are the kinds of things I get to see everyday. :-)