(Originally published 9/27/19) Winter is on its way, but with days still fairly warm, you might find yourself elbows deep in your garden harvest. If you’re like me and many …

If you like Tudor style homes, you’ll love this incredible micro cottage on wheels! This whimsical, charming Tudor style tiny house, built by Steve Auth and Scott Marshall of Woolywagons, …

Living willow structures are a cheap and sustainable way to add gorgeous elements to your property. They are fun to create and are functional, providing shelter or fencing in addition …

Located on the island of Sandhornøya in Norway, Nature House is a 3-story cob house built within a glass geodesic dome. It is home to Ingrid and Benjamin Hjertefølger and …

Imagine a school where inner-city kids spend part of their day in a garden learning to grow and cook organic foods. Sounds pretty amazing, right? Edible Schoolyard is an organization …

When you think of downsizing and living off the grid, you might picture a cute tiny home with a couple of solar panels on the roof, a composting toilet, and …

Planting a garden on your roof might sound strange, but rooftop vegetation can have a huge positive impact on the environment and on your bank account. A green roof, or …

Old wooden shipping pallets make gorgeous, rustic vertical gardens with room for plenty of plants in a small space. Even apartment dwellers with nothing more than a balcony can use …

Nestled into a hillside in Waikato, New Zealand, this Earthship home is an incredibly gorgeous, off grid eco-retreat. It sits in a lush valley amidst a forest of trees, far …

For a beautiful example of just how small you can go when planning your off grid home, check out this off grid cottage retreat. It sits on 27 acres of …