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Agroforestry: A Centuries-Old Farming Technique
Agroforestry: A Centuries-Old Farming Technique
The art of farming with trees to benefit crops and livestock
Y.M. Saegusa
Aug 8, 2021
On the Japanese Concept of Mottainai (勿体無い) for Sustainable Living
On the Japanese Concept of Mottainai (勿体無い) for Sustainable Living
Memories of my childhood that still has meaning today for living sustainably and environmentally responsibly
Y.M. Saegusa
Aug 2, 2021
Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China
Robert Fortune: The Man Who Stole Tea From China
How one of the greatest heists in human history resulted in dislodging a monopoly and aided the British East India Company
Y.M. Saegusa
Aug 1, 2021
On Knowing Where Meat Comes From
On Knowing Where Meat Comes From
The importance of food literacy and acknowledging eating meat is eating animals
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 31, 2021
Electric Vehicles are the Future
Electric Vehicles are the Future
My experience with driving an electric vehicle after 1.5 years of ownership
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 30, 2021
Our Soil is Dying…, What Can We Do About It?
Our Soil is Dying…, What Can We Do About It?
Soil is one of the least understood but most important requirements for sustainable agriculture
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 30, 2021
Do We Really Need All of Our Appliances?
Do We Really Need All of Our Appliances?
Sacrifices my family made to save hundreds of dollars per month while reducing our carbon footprint
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 26, 2021
A Primer to Aquaponics System
A Primer to Aquaponics System
Factors to consider before installing a small-scale aquaponics system
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 25, 2021
Hugelkultur — The Art of Composting Felled Trees
Hugelkultur — The Art of Composting Felled Trees
An ancient German farming practice that continually and sustainably feeds your garden for decades
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 18, 2021
The Art and Science of Composting
The Art and Science of Composting
Composting enriches the soil and reduces the amount of waste that goes into landfills
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 10, 2021
What is Homesteading?
What is Homesteading?
A path to environmentally sustainable and responsible self-sufficiency
Y.M. Saegusa
Jul 1, 2021
Homestead Water Management Ideas
Homestead Water Management Ideas
Environmentally sustainable options for managing water use for small-scale homesteads
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 21, 2021
The Natural Farming (自然農法) Philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka
The Natural Farming (自然農法) Philosophy of Masanobu Fukuoka
An introduction to Masanobu Fukuoka and natural farming techniques
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 16, 2021
The Japanese Land Management Concept of Satoyama (里山) and the Co-Existence of Nature and People
The Japanese Land Management Concept of Satoyama (里山) and the Co-Existence of Nature and People
A symbiotic and harmonious relationship between satoyama and its community
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 13, 2021
Pursuit of Every Dream Must Start with a Vision
Pursuit of Every Dream Must Start with a Vision
My multi-year plan for achieving my goals and objectives
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 11, 2021
How an Encounter with a Fledgling Albatross Changed My Perspective on Conservation
How an Encounter with a Fledgling Albatross Changed My Perspective on Conservation
Human actions have consequences, some of which can result in the extinction of entire species
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 9, 2021
Are People Less Friendly and More Isolated Than Ever?
Are People Less Friendly and More Isolated Than Ever?
I feel nostalgic for my childhood home
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 6, 2021
How Being Covered In My Own Shit Taught Me Self-Reliance
How Being Covered In My Own Shit Taught Me Self-Reliance
It builds character. Trust me.
Y.M. Saegusa
Jun 3, 2021
Life’s Lasts of Parenthood
Life’s Lasts of Parenthood
Cherishing every moment before it becomes the memories of the yesteryears
Y.M. Saegusa
May 31, 2021
“Why Fix it if it Ain’t Broke”
“Why Fix it if it Ain’t Broke”
A story of my dad’s mechanical typewriter
Y.M. Saegusa
May 20, 2021
I Didn’t Get Promoted
I Didn’t Get Promoted
How I Re-Aligned My Life and Became Happier
Y.M. Saegusa
Jan 25, 2021
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