Eco-Minded ideas to brighten up your lockdown
Written by Yury Smi ov
In this article we are sharing some news and articles to brighten up your lockdown time.
For organic gardeners: we are sharing our own experience in no dig (no till) sustainable organic gardening: planting tomatoes in a natural easy way: https://ecominded.net/no-dig-gardening (video available).
For beekeepers: know that Effective Microorganisms (bacteria) notably increase bee colonies productivity, as proved by my friend, beekeeper from Serbia: https://ecominded.net/bacteria-help-bees
For sustainable minds: learn how to use wooden press-barrels to make virgin cold-pressed oil yourself (linseed, pumpkin seed, sesame seed, walnut, hazelnut, pine nut etc). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIsb7koTOU0Order wooden press-barrel made by Russian craft master here: https://ecominded.net/press-barrels All our organic oils are also made in this sustainable way.
For your inspiration: click on the link to enjoy beautiful art by Kumar Al'zhanov, the artist inspired by the Ringing Cedars of Russia book series: https://www.pinterest.ru/vestnikra/ringing-cedars-inspiration/.
For eco-minded people: considering that lockdown is a great time for self-development, self-improvement, self-education we are sharing some online books, videos and courses on sustainability, self-sufficiency and permaculture https://ecominded.net/lockdown_benefits
Naturally yours,
Yury Smi
ov, Eco-Minded Club
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About the Author
Founder of Eco-Minded Club, organizer, guide and translator at Dolmen Tours and Vedic Russia spiritual Retreats. Here you can read more about my life path: https://ecominded.net/your-guide-and-translator
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