Hagakure Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 http://www.downsizer.net/various how-tos for living sustainably 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legba Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Biodiesel Tutorialgreat thread Hagakure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagakure Posted July 28, 2007 Author Share Posted July 28, 2007 (edited) http://ersson.sustainabilitylane.com/articels on sustainable livinghttp://weblife.org/cob/index.htmlbuilding a cob. Edited August 10, 2007 by Hagakure 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post gtarman Posted April 5, 2013 Popular Post Share Posted April 5, 2013 (edited) So it looks like this thread hasn't seen any love in 6 years! I thought I would compile a list from my personal bookmarks to share here, around the theme of self-reliance and sustainable living practice...here goes:WATER STORAGEDirectory of many really awesome pdf's and resources, handbooks, many are free and online (including how to build ferrocement water tanks) etc: http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Water/Water.htmSURVIVAL GARDENING (aka "Growing Food When it Counts")First up, our amazing SAB thread on the topic, with lots of niche and hard-to-find info: http://www.shaman-australis.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28431Two books on survival gardening: http://www.amazon.com/Gardening-When-It-Counts-Growing/dp/086571553X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353335872&sr=8-1&keywords=growing+when+it+counts and http://www.amazon.com/The-Resilient-Gardener-Production-Self-Reliance/dp/160358031X/ref=pd_sim_b_1Good article with suggestions for drought-tolerant/low-watering plants (essential for the coming unpredictable climate and uncertain water supplies): http://veggiepatchreimagined.blogspot.com.au/2008/12/drought-tolerant-edible-plants-for.htmlAnother, not quite as good: http://www.kashi.com/articles/edible_ideas_for_drought_resistant_landscapingGuide to growing in a dry climate (good for dry spells, and also just general conservation of water supply): http://www.urbanfarmonline.com/urban-gardening/backyard-gardening/dry-climate-growing.aspxGood video on dry/hot condition gardening: Book on saving seeds from your garden: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1882424581/ref=s9_psimh_gw_p14_d0_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=056R097GAV02WZDYE22Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1389517282&pf_rd_i=507846RAISING ANIMALS FOR FOODBook on home aquaculture (fish farming): http://www.amazon.com/Home-Aquaculture-Guide-Backyard-Farming/dp/0878574727/ref=tag_dpp_lp_edpp_ttl_inAquaponic gardening (combinging fish farming and vegetable growing in one system) book: http://www.amazon.com/Aquaponic-Gardening-Step-By-Step-Vegetables-Together/dp/086571701X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1353216140&sr=8-1&keywords=aquacultureGeneral article on raising animals for food: http://www.frugal-living-freedom.com/small-animals.htmlGuide book on raising small flocks of poultry the natural way: http://www.amazon.com/The-Small-Scale-Poultry-Flock-Growers--With/dp/1603582908/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354193313&sr=8-1&keywords=raising+poultryBooklet on raising game birds: http://www.amazon.com/Raising-Game-Birds-Bulletin--93/dp/0882663364/ref=sr_1_14?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1354193581&sr=1-14&keywords=quailSeries of videos on raising quail for food: http://selfsufficientme.com/quail_videosGuide to raising Guinea Pigs for meat (if you can hack it haha): http://www.survivalblog.com/2012/01/raising_guinea_pigs_as_a_survi.htmlFOOD PRESERVATIONBook on root-cellars: http://www.amazon.com/Root-Cellaring-Natural-Storage-Vegetables/dp/0882667033/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365166974&sr=8-1&keywords=root+cellarMore advanced book on preserving foods for those with basic knowledge already of food safety concerns involved etc (ie, be careful storing garlic in oil, as this can result in botulism): http://www.amazon.com/Preserving-Food-without-Freezing-Canning/dp/1933392592/ref=pd_sim_b_5Guide to preserving meats and fish etc: http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Canning-Freezing-Curing-Smoking/dp/1580174574/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_yOTHER/MISCELLANEOUSThe Humanure Handbook, possibly one of the most important sustaianability books there is (free online version): http://vergepermaculture.ca/sites/default/files/pictures/Humanure%20Handbook.pdfDIY projects for self-sufficieny book: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1589235673/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d0_i2?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-3&pf_rd_r=056R097GAV02WZDYE22Q&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938811&pf_rd_i=507846DIY projects for off-grid living book: http://www.amazon.com/Projects-Get-You-Off-Grid/dp/1620871645/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1365168361&sr=1-1&keywords=Rain+barrels%2C+Chicken+coops+and+Solar+panelsTwo books on making bows and arrows: http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/Making-Indian-Bows-and-Arrows-The-Old-Way/productinfo/9901/ and http://www.kustomkingarchery.com/The-Bent-Stick/productinfo/8701/ Edited April 5, 2013 by gtarman 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 (edited) http://www.thecenterforrainwaterharvesting.org/2_roof_gutters2.htmhttp://chemistry.about.com/od/waterchemistry/fl/Can-You-Drink-Rain-Water.htm Edited January 3, 2015 by ☽Ţ ҉ĥϋηϠ₡яღ☯ॐ€ðяئॐ♡Pϟiℓℴϟℴ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFBURNS Posted December 30, 2015 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Not sure if this goes here but this maybe of interest to someonehttp://www.backyardaquaponics.com/Travis/IBCofAquaponics1.pdf http://www.drillyourownwell.com/index.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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