The result of my poll suggests Sustainable living seems to be the subject of interest.

I'm not surprised, the financial condition of millions of Americans have resulted in a fear not experienced in many decades.

Just the other morning while flipping channels there was a news story on the rise of backyard chicken coops in Atlanta. My wife and I have raised chickens for years and feel that chickens are very much part of a sustainable lifestyle home.

Flipping through more channels I came across another story on Greensburg, a city that was virtually destroyed by tornado and being rebuilt utilizing wind, solar, Geo-thermal energy and "green" methods of construction and design.

As Summer approaches I notice that gasoline prices are starting to rise again.

This summer go to a local farmers market. Support your local growers, eat fresh, if available seek organic.

Or plant a garden but don't overdue it, learn to do a little at a time towards that self sufficiency. If you plant a small garden think of a way to provide water from rainfall.

Try something new, several years ago I decided to learn to make bread by scratch. I use all organic ingredients starting with a basic Honey Wheat. It was a success and a lot of fun. Kneading by hand, the magic of the leavening and rising, and delicious warm out of the oven with a spread of butter.

I have now graduated to sourdough, January 1st started my own "starter" living in my refrigerator that I feed weekly.

I start the "thermal wall" garage door this next week. Pictures will be posted of progress and materials listed. This is the first of several passive solar projects I hope to do on the property this spring and summer.

Brett