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The New Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency (2002). London: Dorling Kindersley. (with Will Sutherland) Wild food and foraging guides are often really regionally specific, as plants vary from place to place. My favorites are actually more generalist foraging books, that cover plants with wide ranges so they’re applicable across most the US. Saving money should be a priority for anyone who wants to become self-sufficient. Setting aside an amount of money each month, even if it’s only a small amount, can help build up an emergency fund or savings account that can be used when unexpected expenses arise instead of relying on credit cards or loans. Later on, if you’d like, you can dive into aging cheese and more complex recipes, but that’s always optional.
Since 2020 firearms ownership has increased dramatically, and I can only hope that all those new gun owners are taking the time to educate themselves on proper firearms handling. The Resilient Gardener: Food Production and Self Reliance in Uncertain Times by Carol Deppe ~ Carol is a seed breeder and home gardener that grows an impressive variety of food crops to supply the bulk of her daily calories. If you really want to grow calories, not just fancy lettuce, she has a great guide. It’s all in good fun to learn how to do even one DIY project, and this book can fittingly be called a “springboard book” as it introduces you to self-sufficiency without taking many hits to your wallet. The Vegetable Gardener’s Bibleby Edward Smith ~ The name says it all, this is the perfect beginner vegetable gardening book. Our local librarian handed it to me one day when she saw me in the gardening section, and laughed saying, “This is my favorite…but I’m biased, it was written by my husband.” Biased or not, she got me to open it and it really is a great resource.Far from Paradise - the story of man's impact on the environment (1986). London: BBC Publications. (with Herbert Girardet) Using completely non-traditional farming methods and working with nature, Sepp has built one of the most beautiful bio-diverse places you can imagine. With ponds and streams and lupine filled ancient grain fields, his farm is a veritable paradise on earth.
Organic Mushroom Farming and Mycoremediation by Tradd Cotter ~ The only resource you’ll ever need if you plan on growing mushrooms at home, regardless of the variety. Indoor or outdoor, small scale or commercial scale, he covers everything. The author also covers foraging common wild species as well, both edible and medicinal. John Seymour (12 June 1914 – 14 September 2004) was a British author and pioneer in the self-sufficiency movement. In 1976, he wrote The Complete Book of Self-Sufficiency. I know, that’s not very many…and I’ve found precious few alternative energy books worth reading. If you have any suggestions, please by all means, leave them in the comments. As the cold sets in and some parts of homesteading slow down for the season, I like to take mental vacations to other homesteads and farms through reading. Here are a few of my favorite inspirational reads for cold-weather that I hope will inspire you too! Exercise plays an integral role in maintaining physical health and well-being. Regular physical activity promotes mental clarity, increases energy levels, strengthens muscles and bones, improves cardiovascular health, helps maintain a healthy weight, boosts moods, reduces stress levels and generally enhances overall quality of life.Tree Crops: A Permanent Agriculture by J. Russell Smith ~ Written in 1928, this is one of the very first “Permaculture” books, long before permaculture was even a word. It really takes you through the process of investing in tree crops rather than annuals, as well as how to incorporate animals into a silviculture setup. A Year Without the Grocery Store: A Step by Step Guide to Acquiring, Organizing, and Cooking Food Storage by Karen Morris ~ I was sad to learn that the author did not actually go a year without going to the grocery store to write this book. She did, however, write a beginners guide to bulk food storage that’s a great place to start if you’re trying to put up a years worth of food for long term (25+ year) storage without spending a lot of money. This aim can also be seen in modern trade agreements such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) or the European Trade Agreements, which seek to create a more self-sufficient economy among its members by eliminating certain tariffs and increasing trade between signatories. Managing Money: Saving and Budgeting The Natural Building Companion by Jacob Racusin and Ace McArleton ~ Experts in cutting edge natural building techniques, Jacob and Ace take you through modern green building practices for building tight, energy efficient and spectacularly beautiful homes. The cover cobb, natural plasters, timber framing and more. Their building company actually did work on our home, long before this book was written and they really know their stuff. These books are about living an off grid lifestyle, and less about the specifics of alternative energy.
Wind turbines capture the kinetic energy from wind and convert it into usable electricity that can be stored in batteries or fed directly into an electrical grid. Generators and Inverters by Stephen Chastain ~ This one I’m reading now, and it looks good. I got it because Alternative Energy Secrets was so helpful, and it’s by the same author. Perhaps a bit dense for the average reader, and is written assuming you’re seriously into DIY. Find sources: "John Seymour"author– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( March 2011) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) I’ll be honest, I’ve found very few good preparedness books. If you really want a “preparedness book” then what you actually need is more or less this whole library.Alternative Energy Secrets by Stephen Chastain ~ I know the title sounds horrible and spammy, but this is by far the best book on alternative energy technology I’ve found to date. Seriously, hands down the best.
Seventh Edition. All chapters fully revised and also now illustrated by Cindy Davis; 25,000 (?) mimeo copies started March 12, 1977. The first 7 editions (before the Bantam edition) were 3-hole-punched and usually were bound with a bent length of plastic-coated copper wire in pretty colors or were Velo-bound (with a soft or hard cover). It also helps us understand which areas of the world are most vulnerable regarding essential goods or service shortages. While the world has been growing increasingly more connected through trade, we still have many countries that are self-sufficient in their own personal resources.
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Eighth Edition. Chapters called “Poultry,” “Meats,” “Definitions and Measures,” “Home Industries,” “Vegetables,” “Sweets,” and “Oddments” were revised. Starting March 1990, about 3,000 copies were made by copy machine. Gradually upgraded through various printings; another 1,000 done by offset. Again 3-hole-punched, bound with 2-inch metal binder rings. Just like charcuterie, cheesemaking can be simple and easy…or it can be incredibly complex and detailed. After you’ve mastered beginners recipes and want to take it a step further, I’d recommend these Intermediate and Advanced Cheese making books: Beginner herbalist books will teach you how to use common medicinal plants to treat everyday issues. They’re the perfect place to start your herbal journey. Be aware that dehydrating is a bit different than freeze drying food, which requires a different freeze drying appliance. Sadly, there aren’t any good books on freeze drying, but the machines come with good home manuals.
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