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Ryan Meiring
Jan 114 min read
Biodiversity: The Most Appropriate Measure for Fighting Climate Change
Climate change presents one of the greatest challenges we face today. It threatens entire ecosystems and the myriad species that inhabit...
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Ryan Meiring
Dec 19, 20243 min read
Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: What If We Have It Backwards?
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs has been a cornerstone of understanding human motivation since it was introduced in 1943. The pyramid, with...
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Ryan Meiring
Dec 17, 20244 min read
Anti-Biggering
Sometimes, the greatest impact comes not from our need to be seen as heroes, but from having the courage to do nothing at all.
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Ryan Meiring
Jan 25, 20243 min read
The Therapeutic Power of Feeling Small: Nature's Daily Reminder
Introduction In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it's easy to become consumed by our own problems and challenges, losing sight of the...
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Ryan Meiring
Jan 11, 20241 min read
Tiny House from a Shipping Container
Justus van der Hoven recently visited me at our Mini Farm in Midrand to shoot a video on our Tiny House Build. It was so cool hanging out...
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Ryan Meiring
Jan 11, 20242 min read
Embracing Nature's Partners: Beneficial Insects and Sustainable Market Gardening
Introduction In the ever-evolving world of agriculture, market gardeners are increasingly recognizing the profound benefits of working...
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Ryan Meiring
Oct 9, 20233 min read
The Lorax and the Warning We Ignored: Humanity's Unsurprising Descent into Environmental Crisis
Dr. Seuss, a beloved author known for his whimsical tales and vivid characters, gifted us a timeless warning in 1971 with his book "The...
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Ryan Meiring
Oct 5, 20233 min read
Hubris and the Illusion of Control: What the loss of Vultures can teach us about our own fragility
In the modern world, it often seems like humans have separated themselves from nature. We build cities that seemingly exist in isolation...
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Ryan Meiring
Sep 11, 20233 min read
Embracing Embodied Carbon and Passive Solar Design: A Sustainable Approach to Architecture
In our quest to combat climate change, it's imperative that we shift our focus beyond just energy-efficient operations and consider the...
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Ryan Meiring
Aug 23, 20233 min read
True Cost Accounting in Food Production: Paving the Path to Sustainable Agriculture
The global food production system has undeniably revolutionized the way we produce and consume food. However, it comes with hidden costs...
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Ryan Meiring
Aug 22, 20233 min read
Rethinking Housing: Tiny Homes and Modular Living Challenge the Status Quo
In the realm of housing, the concept of "bigger is better" has long been ingrained in our cultural psyche. The idea that a spacious,...
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Ryan Meiring
Aug 17, 20233 min read
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA): Empowering Farmers and Fostering Innovative Markets
In today's fast-paced world, it's all too easy to lose touch with where our food comes from. The industrial agriculture model, driven by...
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Ryan Meiring
Aug 8, 20233 min read
Composting: A Miracle Technique for Carbon Sequestration, Sustainable Farming, and a Greener Future
In an era where climate change and environmental degradation loom large, composting has emerged as a miraculous technique to address...
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Ryan Meiring
Aug 2, 20233 min read
Embracing Nuance in Nutrition and Farming
In the realms of nutrition and farming, the terms "macro" and "micro" hold profound significance in understanding the fundamental...
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Ryan Meiring
Jul 26, 20234 min read
Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition and Soil Health
In a world where lifestyle diseases are on the rise, the adage "you are what you eat" holds significant truth. However, a more accurate...
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Ryan Meiring
Jul 24, 20233 min read
The Tiny House Movement: Liberating Minds and Redefining Values
In a world where consumerism and material possessions have dominated our lives for decades, a breath of fresh air in the form of the Tiny...
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Ryan Meiring
Jul 17, 20232 min read
Seedlings: Empowering the Growing Season and Cultivating Success in Regenerative Agriculture
As the world embraces sustainable and regenerative practices, seedling production has emerged as a crucial component in modern...
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Ryan Meiring
Jul 12, 20233 min read
The Power of Seed Saving: Preserving Sovereignty in Our Gardens
In a world where corporate control over our food system is expanding, the act of seed saving has emerged as a potent tool for preserving...
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Ryan Meiring
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Embracing Simplicity: A Month of Unforgettable Experiences in Our Tiny House
We are thrilled to share the tremendous success of our Tiny House since listing it on Airbnb just a month ago. It has been an incredible...
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Ryan Meiring
Oct 28, 20221 min read
Couples GETAWAY with outdoor WOOD FIRE HOT TUB
Enjoy quality time in the outdoor wood fired hot tub under the stars, read a book in bed warmed by the fire or listen to some old...
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