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577: Quita Jackson on Off-Grid Container Homes

577: Quita Jackson on Off-Grid Container Homes

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


577: Quita Jackson on Off-Grid Container Homes

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

ratings:
Length:
30 minutes
Released:
Jan 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Building small homes using thrifty resources. In This Podcast: Our ancestors were the pioneers of the past that lived off the land and as society advanced, so did our way of life. Currently, we are living life unsustainably and creating waste along the way. However, Quita Jackson had a vision to revert back to living like the mothers before her and decided to follow her dreams of living off-grid. Listen in to learn about how she built her container home, the challenges along the way, and the importance of mimicking mother nature. Don’t miss an episode!visit UrbanFarm.Org/podcast Nature Lover, Mom and Wife, Producer, Storyteller, and Educator are just some of the words that describe Quita. She is the founder and host of GreenDesert.org; a site dedicated to leaving less of a carbon footprint by mimicking nature. From helping build school gardens, to building off-grid shipping container homes, to sharing backyard-to-kitchen recipes, She truly lives a sustainable lifestyle and strives for zero waste. Her GreenDesert TV page has more than 100 videos sharing her lifestyle. Quita also produced and created shows for ABC News in Phoenix for the last 20 years. Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/desertgreen2 for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Quita Jackson on Off-Grid Container Homes.
Released:
Jan 26, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!