Bee Curious: How to Grow Potatoes
One of my new favorite edibles to grow is potatoes. Although I’m not much of a potato eater, the rest of my family loves them, so I’m able to put them to good use in the kitchen. Growing potatoes has been a fun learning experience. My first year (3 years ago) I thought the entire crop was a…
DIY project du jour:
Got an old lawn chair? Replace its webbing with worn leather belts.
(via Green is Universal ReUser’s Guide)
For additional belt-repurposing ideas, check out earlier Unconsumption posts here.
diy hammock
1) get a chunk of fabric. About 5 to 6 feet wide by 10 to 12 feet long should work well depending on your hight.
a) Both of mine have been made out of ripstop nylon (what your tent is made of) which breathes really well but is a little too easy to fuck up. It also packs down to nothing.
b) My next one will be made of sport canvas which still breathes well but not as well and is way more sturdy. You can find these at some but not all fabric stores for about $20 for the chunk you’d need.
c) The free/cooler-but-less-practical way is to fuck up a flag. Flags are nice and strong/lite. The problem I found with flags is that the stitch lines create a wierd shape on your back.
2) now take your fabric and wad it up on one end like an accordion \/\/\/\/\/\/ and tie it with an overhand knot. Now do it on the other end.
3) now you need webbing or rope. I prefer webbing. I usually jack some tow webbing from a hardware store. It usually comes in 12ft. and you need two pieces at about 6ft. min. Longer works if you don’t mind carrying it.
4) tie whatever knot you want to choke up around the knot in the fabric on both sides(see pictures).
5) at the other end of the webbing tie on some carabiners on both sides.
6) to hang: simply find two trees/poles/rafters/I-beams/etc. the right distance apart, wrap the webbing around until you’ve taken out enough slack, and then clip the ‘biner. Now you can sleep almost anywhere with top notch comfort.
make your own portable sound system
This zine provides how-to instructions for constructing a basic, low-cost, highly portable (as in sling it over your shoulder) sound system for demos, parties, or whatever. A tried and tested method, but it surely could be vastly improved upon as the author is not an expert. This zine is excerpted from the Engineering Social Justice and Peace zine, (Re)Construct Vol. 3, available at http://esjp.org/zine. Send questions, pictures and other feedback to portablesound@riseup.net.
TravelersHQ.org
If you’re looking for advice on travels, trains and trouble, this is the perfect website to answer your questions, or share and discover stories from past experiences. Check it out!
(via connerr)
(Source: kawaiiliquidsnakedesu, via comradeandrew)
These are two of my favorite snack recipes. They are especially good for road trips or long afternoons, and are good for groups of people with mixed dietary needs (they are gluten free, vegan, and pretty healthy too). Plus they keep well in a paper bag and don’t need refrigeration. Added bonus they are just about the cheapest things you can get at the grocery store.
Spicy Kale Chips.
Wash a bunch of kale, pat dry, and break up into mouth size pieces using your hands. Place in a bowl and massage with a dash of olive oil (or your oil of choice) until pretty well coated on all sides. Place on a baking sheet spread out so that the pieces don’t overlap too much. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and spices of your choosing. Personally I like to use red pepper, chili powder, and cayenne. But you could use any combo you like.
Chickpea Snackers
Take a can of chickpeas and drain out all of the water. Pour into a bowl and combine with olive oil, stir until evenly coated. To spice these I really like to use curry powder or cumin, garlic salt, cayenne, and chili powder. Again the possibilities are endless. You can even do a sweet version with honey (or agave) cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cardamom. Pour into a baking sheet, and place in the oven around 350 for 30-35 minutes. You’ll want to stir them every 5 to 10 minutes. When they are done they will be hard, and will have a satisfying crunch much like a potato chip. Enjoy!
A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance (PDF)
“A Rough Guide to Bicycle Maintenance” Compiled for the workshop “how to love your bike right” at the 2003 Portland Zine Symposium. By: Shelley Jackson
(Source: gmd, via fuckyeahzines)
