Tree shelterbelts are commonly grown throughout the world for windbreaks, privacy, livestock protection, soil management, wildlife conservation, etc. What is not so common is growing food producing shelterbelts for investment purposes.
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From Grasslands to Permaculture Food Forest Paradise in Noosa Australia
“In this video Ian walks through Noosa Forest Retreat on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia, showing various stages in establishing a food forest.”
The Three Best Decisions We’ve Made Homesteading
“As we’ve made our transition from city life to an off-grid homestead over the last three and a half years, we’ve done some things right and we’ve done some things wrong. In the spirit of encouraging others and hoping that YOU have the easiest time of all, we’re sharing the three best decisions we’ve made homesteading.”
Gardening WITHOUT Fertilizers
“Experts (sic) seem to beLIEve that vegetable crops cannot be grown efficiently without fertilizers. They debate whether composted animal manures are better than chemical-based fertilizers, which is worse for climate change, more ethical, sustainable, or profitable. This is a false debate rooted in antiquated beLIEfs. In this video I show how vegetables can be grown WITHOUT fertilizers, insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, etc.
Few or No Building Codes in Rockcastle County, Kentucky
“Just wanted to chime in that we (Joana, Michael & Loren) are building in Rockcastle County, Kentucky and there are no building codes or regulations. We asked at the courthouse where the building regulations department was when we were thinking about buying the piece of property we are currently building on….they said with a certain measure of pride “Do you see a codes and regulations department in this courthouse? The people don’t want it!”
Off Grid Crockpot?
“Jocelyn at Wheaton Labs walks us through another important part of self reliant living. These cooking methods can save you fuel and allow you to conveniently cook food while you are away from home without danger of fire or power usage.”