rw 24

So if you're keeping track, the theme of this blog falls under randomness or eco-building architecture.  Here is one;
Every year I participate in Riverwest 24.  It is a 24 hour bike race in a Milwaukee Wisconsin neighborhood.  It has been going on for four years and it grows every year.  I have an amazing time every year.   Words can't describe the experience so I'm not going to try much.  Here is all four years in order.  These group photos are taken at the end of the race every year.  The first year was so small, yet still so powerful.

Rammed Earth

Rammed Earth Solar Homes Inc   Check this company.  I really like the information made available on this website.  I'm really digging this technique.
These are all rammed earth images found at the site linked above.

I am planning on going to this companies workshop in oct.  Home to see you there.

Workshops 

Trek light gear giveaway

National Hammock Day Epic Giveaway!

Trek Life



My favorite light weight hammock from Trek Light Gear is giving away hammocks.   Go to the link to find out how!

digging in

YES!

found HERE

nuts indoor climbing

http://www.williamlishman.com/underground.htm

earthhomes

check this site out!

truly amazing

 The urban ton was the dream of a young St. Paul couple to grow one ton of edible food in a Calender year.
I have had the pleasure of meeting them a couple times.  I visited their home on a winter day.  The organization and layout of the small plot was truly inspiring.  The chicken coop was top notch.

urban ton

The goal of this project is to grow one ton of edible food in one year.,  in Minnesota.   This would normally not be a huge deal if this was a rural farm, but it is a small lot located in the middle of a St. Paul neighborhood.  I don't know the dims of the yard, but you will likely find the information on their blog.  URBAN TON

urban ton

They are up to 1500 pounds this year!  I'd be surprised if my garden had 12. :)

Here is there list for the year so far.

  " We thought it would be nice to give a breakdown of the top producers in 2010 that led to over 1500 pounds of food from our little urban lot.  In total we grew 75 different types of edible crops with over 150 different varieties.  So without further adieu here is the top 20 list:

  1.      438 lb  -  Tomatoes        

  2.      171 lb  -  Eggs               

  3.        96 lb  -  Cucumber        

  4.        76 lb  -  Chard               

  5.        71 lb  -  Zucchini          

  6.        53 lb  -  Beets

  7.        52 lb  -  Potatoes

  7.        52 lb  -  Lettuce 

  9.        40 lb  -  Kale 

  10.      39 lb  -  Collards                                                Damn!

  11.      38 lb  -  Watermelon 

  12.      33 lb  -  Horseradish 

  13.      33 lb  -  Garlic 

  14.      26 lb  -  Green Beans 

  15.      25 lb  -  Peppers 

  16.      19 lb  -  Carrots 

  17.      18 lb  -  Spring Onions 

  18.      15 lb  -  Basil 

  19.      14 lb  -  Spinach 

  20.      14 lb  -  Sorrel