“Peter Bane, permaculture designer, teacher, consultant, editor & publisher of the Permaculture Activist Magazine as well as author of “The Permaculture Handbook” explains some of the water harvesting system at his urban homestead “Renaissance Farm” in Bloomington, IN.”
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Master Carpenter Builds a Masterpiece Home and Garden
Here’s a treat for you. This couple has built an amazing homestead in Idaho over the last 30 years that includes a workshop, log home, fruit trees, garden, greenhouses and lots of custom woodwork.
Geoff Lawton – Soils (FULL MOVIE)
“Geoff Lawton presents his outstanding movie, “Soils”, helping you to have a better understanding of soil creation and maintenance, making soil healthier and optimal.”
Best Places to Live with Minimal Building Codes: Idaho County
I’ve been planning a series of articles on the best places to live in North America that have few or no building codes — places that are ideal for homesteaders to build their sustainable home out of natural materials. I’m asking readers to send us their recommendations. Today’s article is the first installment of the series.
Making Biochar and Charcoal with a Brick Chimney Kiln
“Here is a full tutorial by O. J. Romo on making Charcoal and Biochar using a Brick Chimney Kiln.” The charcoal can be used for numerous things such water filters and building soil in gardens.
Consumer Reports: How to Find the Best Deals on Solar Panels
“A lot has changed in the intervening 37 years [since President Carter installed solar panels on the White House]: Solar costs have dropped so much that today it’s possible to generate all or most of a home’s electricity — for decades to come — for about the purchase price of a new economy car. Solar installations have increased dramatically. And President Obama has installed new panels on the White House roof.