The word “hydroponic” is very commonly misunderstood. It comes from the Latin word “water” and simply means “growing plants without soil”. By giving a plant the exact nutrition requirements it needs with the proper pH, it can grow and produce the best produce genetically possible. The benefits of hydroponics are priceless. Many believe it could [...]

DJ Drez is an audio alchemist endlessly exploring new horizons with each mix. Creating spiritual soundscapes after sunset in venues around the globe, his trusty Technic 1200’s transform to become musical projectors of his mind’s inner eye. His original compositions and flawless mashups become PowerPoint presentations luring listeners into an experience that blends entertainment with [...]

Organized in 2009, Dreams for Change explores ways to meet the needs of those affected by the decline of our economy. They provide hope and opportunity through a new generation of ideas, institutions, and business practices, offering stability and growth for families and individuals. In the spring of 2010, Dreams for Change launched their first [...]

“Through ignorance of what is good and bad, the life of men is greatly perplexed.” – Cicero 45 BC in De Finibus Bonorum Et Malorum (On The Ends of Good and Evil) You know the drill; you are subjected to it numerous times every day, whenever you meet a total stranger like the sales clerk [...]

The Vegware brand is a promise to the world: to be the world’s best-known brand of eco food packaging and catering disposables. Within your own lifetime, how many pieces of disposable ware have you thrown into the trash? We are talking cups, cutlery, napkins, soup containers, or takeaway boxes. If you are like most Americans, [...]

California Quail. Black-necked Stilt. Reddish Egret. Yellow-breasted Chat. Prothonotary Warbler. These unique beautiful birds represent a sampling of the wide variety of birds living in San Diego. Did you know that San Diego County is a well-known national birding hotspot, even dubbed one of the “birdiest” counties in the US? It’s true. North County is [...]

Cli·mate, noun, \’kli-mǝt\: (3) the prevailing influence or environmental conditions characterizing of a group or period. Change, transitive verb, \’chānj\: (1)(b): to make radically different. GLOBAL – BULLFIGHTING IN SPAIN Bullfighting as a tradition really defies characterization. It is not really a sport unless one would characterize Russian roulette as a sport. In both activities, [...]

At its heart, the so-called “sustainability movement” is about how and what we consume, and nothing we consume has a more immediately tangible impact than the food we eat. Eating is the most obvious form of consumption, and it is the only form of consumption that everybody in the world participates in. In short, food [...]

Publisher’s Letters Beau A. Odom Thank you for joining us once again for the third issue of Ecotistic Magazine! We are excited to be able to provide this valuable information to you with another great issue. We had a GREAT time at this year’s Earth Day at Balboa Park and met so many amazing people. [...]

If you are looking for this to be a step-by-step guide on how to garden, this isn’t it – yet.  The truth is that I’m having a hard time staying dedicated to growing my own food. My ultimate goal is to be self-sustainable and grow the majority, if not all, of my own food. And [...]