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NY TIMES Coverage
“This is our form of protest,” Dervaes, 60, says. “And this is our form of survival.” Exclusively Online (coming Apr 20)

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LITTLE HOMESTEAD IN THE CITY

Since 2001, documenting one family's journey of a self sufficient urban life - read happenings from the homefront

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Upcoming Events at PTF
Event Calendar

We'll be out and about at selected Earth Day events

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Let's face it. Our world is in deep, deep trouble and we are the "troublemakers." We have to make real, difficult changes yesterday.

Despite the obvious benefits, we are not going to recycle, compost, or talk our way out of this.

Our leaders, being politicians, are not leaders at all but are bound to be followers, who just won't be there for us in a crisis. So, it's up to me and you to make the choice of becoming responsible stewards of the earth.

Let's turn the world right side up as demonstrated through this website. Join us on our journey towards a sustainable present and future. Let's walk the path to freedom!


NEW JOURNAL DESIGN

Did you read the Laura Ingalls Wilder books when you were a kid? Those idyllic days of self-sufficiency are long gone...or are they? Read new online journal Read More

100 FOOT DIET CHALLENGE

It wasn’t that long ago (1940s) that people planted Victory Gardens when it became necessary for them, due to wartime shortages, to grow their own food. Now, it’s our turn sign up Read More

GROW THE FUTURE

Has this site been beneficial to you over the years, have we taken time to personally answer your emails and questions, etc, etc. Would you like to see this site expand/grow even more? You can help us help others. read how Read More

PEDDLER'S WAGON

PTF's wagon is rolling into your cyber town

We are excited to announce our arrival via a new online store providing sustainable and practical wares for the urban eco pioneer. visit shop Read More


TREEHUGGER TV - Urban Homestead

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty with Path to Freedom. THTV visits this eco-oasis where a homegrown revolution has begun by using "weapons of mass creation" -- hands. view video Read More
 


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:: PTF IN THE NEWS::

NY Times Magazine (coming Apr 20)

Spirituality & Health Magazine

Pasadena Star News 'Homespun Living'

Hallmark 'New Morning'

Discovery Health - Get Fresh with Sara Snow

FAZ, Germany



:: COMING SOON ::

'HOMEGROWN' - A documentary about one family, one garden, one yard - a revolution.

NEW PTF SITE- After seven years online, we are finally getting around to making improvements and expanding this site. Expected re-launch in June !


:: PHOTO GALLERY ::

Urban Goats

Metal Roof Project

Redesigned Solar Shower

ECO FOOTPRINT

Your ecological footprint is the amount of land it takes to support your lifestyle.

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Yours is one of the best websites I've seen dealing with an authentic method of revolution. You do not drown your message in reactionary banter and debate, but clearly present your position in how you live. ~ E. S. ~