Interview by Kathryn Ryan

The Dervaes family have transformed their California home into an urban homestead. They harvest nearly 3 tons of organic food from their 1/10 acre garden while incorporating many back-to-basics practices, as well as solar energy and biodiesel. The idea started when the family was living in Hokitika in the 1970s. (duration: 16′37″)

http://www.radionz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/20100525

Listen: http://www.radionz.co.nz/audio/national/ntn/2010/05/25/jules_dervaes
Download MP3: http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20100525-1130-Jules_Dervaes-048.mp3