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   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXTXNSWOAqQ|What is Permaculture? (YouTube)]] - //Our Changing Climate//   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXTXNSWOAqQ|What is Permaculture? (YouTube)]] - //Our Changing Climate//
   * [[http://www.networkearth.org/perma/culture.html|Permaculture Lecture Series (Vimeo)]] - //Bill Mollison//   * [[http://www.networkearth.org/perma/culture.html|Permaculture Lecture Series (Vimeo)]] - //Bill Mollison//
- +  * [[http://www.earthcarelibrary.org/ | Earth Care Library]] - lots of free books on permaculture and plants
 ==== Principles ==== ==== Principles ====
   * [[https://knowledgebase.permaculture.org.uk/principles/observe-and-interact|Observe and interact]]   * [[https://knowledgebase.permaculture.org.uk/principles/observe-and-interact|Observe and interact]]
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   * [[https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/celebrate-the-three-sisters-corn-beans-and-squash|Three Sisters]] - A traditional Iroquois technique where corn, squash, and beans are planted together, increasing production of all three while reducing labor and material input.   * [[https://www.reneesgarden.com/blogs/gardening-resources/celebrate-the-three-sisters-corn-beans-and-squash|Three Sisters]] - A traditional Iroquois technique where corn, squash, and beans are planted together, increasing production of all three while reducing labor and material input.
   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-A966tojhA|Food Forests]] - a video (14 mins) exploring how to grow 200 perennial vegetables in the cold climate of Massachusetts, on one tenth of an acre.\\   * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-A966tojhA|Food Forests]] - a video (14 mins) exploring how to grow 200 perennial vegetables in the cold climate of Massachusetts, on one tenth of an acre.\\
 +  * [[https://midwestpermaculture.com/eBook/Plant%20Guilds%20eBooklet%20-%20Midwest%20Permaculture.pdf|Plant Guilds]] - //Bryce Ruddock// 
 +  * [[https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/|Slow Food Foundation]] - for the preservation of biodiversity in foodstuffs
 +
  
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 ===== Plants ===== ===== Plants =====
 +
 +==== General Guides ====
 +
 +
 +  * [[https://pfaf.org|Plants For A Future]] - An incredible index of over 7,000 plants including instructions on growing and using plants for food, medicine, clothing, construction, etc.
 +  * [[https://practicalplants.org/wiki/Practical_Plants|Practical Plants Wiki]] - A collaboratively edited encyclopedia and database of information on plants cultivated with a practical intention. Over 7400 plant articles covering edible, medicinal and material uses, propagation and cultivation information, plant associations and polycultures, and everything else you need to know to grow and benefit from practical plants.
 +  * [[https://www.dropbox.com/s/fftnxg6mtgfnwrg/handwritten%20brexit%20mid%20res.pdf|Keep Calm and Grow Food: A gardener's guide to surviving Brexit (and other upheavals)]] by [[https://sunbeam.city/@UnconventionalEmma|Unconventional Emma]]
 +  * [[http://www.foodnotlawns.com/book.html|Food Not Lawns]] by Heather Jo Flores
 +  * [[https://www.fondazioneslowfood.com/en/what-we-do/the-ark-of-taste/about-the-project|The Ark of Taste]] A collection of testimonies of traditional knowledge from around the world, with descriptions of products and local breeds
 +  * [[https://www.experimentalfarmnetwork.org/about|Experimental Farm Network]] "The Experimental Farm Network (EFN) facilitates collaborative plant breeding and sustainable agriculture research"
  
 ==== Simple foods to grow at home ==== ==== Simple foods to grow at home ====
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 Be aware of salmonella and E. coli: unclean practices and leaving the sprouts too long without rinsing increases the likelihood of getting food poisoning. Keep jam jars clean and rinse the sprouts often. Be aware of salmonella and E. coli: unclean practices and leaving the sprouts too long without rinsing increases the likelihood of getting food poisoning. Keep jam jars clean and rinse the sprouts often.
  
-==== Greenhouse ====+=== Basil ===
  
-//this section is a work in progress//\\+Basil is a plant that under the right conditions can exponentially propagate. Take cuttings of a plant, with some yield, and put them in water. Once the roots have grown long, transplant each of the cuttings into pots. This can be repeated enough times to quickly [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byoEBdVoVpM|grow more than you can eat]].
  
-* [[greenhouse:Hoop House]]\\ +==== Greenhouse ==== 
-* Thermal Mass Greenhouse\\ + 
-* [[greenhouse:Underground Greenhouse]]\\ +  * [[greenhouse:Hoop House]]\\ 
-* Cold Frame\\ +  * Thermal Mass Greenhouse\\ 
-* [[greenhouse:Salvaged Greenhouse]]\\+  * [[greenhouse:Underground Greenhouse]]\\ 
 +  * Cold Frame\\ 
 +  * [[greenhouse:Salvaged Greenhouse]]\\
  
 ==== Afforestation ==== ==== Afforestation ====
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   * [[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4l3sqwd3b9j3pmq/AADUQKKg-QSBCTVcTLKf4u0Ca/English|The Miyawaki Method]] - A plan for creating a resilient and long-lasting forest in any environment.   * [[https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4l3sqwd3b9j3pmq/AADUQKKg-QSBCTVcTLKf4u0Ca/English|The Miyawaki Method]] - A plan for creating a resilient and long-lasting forest in any environment.
   * [[http://content.yardmap.org/learn/removing-lawn-to-make-way-for-more-habitat/|Removing Lawn to Make Way for More Habitat]]   * [[http://content.yardmap.org/learn/removing-lawn-to-make-way-for-more-habitat/|Removing Lawn to Make Way for More Habitat]]
 +  * [[https://thegreenconspiracy.com/|The Green Conspiracy]] "In the long run, we want to make our cities greener and get more people aware of how easy and simple it is to grow edible plants as a hobby."
  
 ==== Vertical Farming and Hydroponics ==== ==== Vertical Farming and Hydroponics ====
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   * [[https://dealzer.com/blog/how-to-build-a-bamboo-hydroponic-system/|How to build a Bamboo Hydroponic System]]   * [[https://dealzer.com/blog/how-to-build-a-bamboo-hydroponic-system/|How to build a Bamboo Hydroponic System]]
   * [[https://www.howtoaquaponic.com/|How to Aquaponic]]   * [[https://www.howtoaquaponic.com/|How to Aquaponic]]
 +  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2403922|3D-Printable Modular Hydroponic System]] 
 +  * [[https://gardenpool.org/online-classes/how-to-make-a-simple-5-gallon-bucket-aeroponics-system|Simple 5-Gallon Bucket Aeroponic System]] 
 +  * [[https://sunbeam.city/@teslas_moustache/101648153421788285|A pool noodle can be used as a cheap grow medium]] by @teslas_moustache@sunbeam.city
 ==== Planting ==== ==== Planting ====
  
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 ==== Composting ==== ==== Composting ====
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   * [[http://www.therealfarmhouse.com/diy-10-minute-compost-bin-from-pallets/|DIY 10 minute compost bin from pallets]]   * [[http://www.therealfarmhouse.com/diy-10-minute-compost-bin-from-pallets/|DIY 10 minute compost bin from pallets]]
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 ==== Beekeeping ==== ==== Beekeeping ====
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   * [[https://morningchores.com/beehive-plans/|38 DIY Bee Hive Plans with Step-By-Step Tutorials]] - Morning Chores   * [[https://morningchores.com/beehive-plans/|38 DIY Bee Hive Plans with Step-By-Step Tutorials]] - Morning Chores
   * [[https://ladyleeshome.com/diy-top-bar-hive-from-a-barrel/|DIY Top Bar Hive from a Plastic 55gal Barrel]] - Lady Lee's Home   * [[https://ladyleeshome.com/diy-top-bar-hive-from-a-barrel/|DIY Top Bar Hive from a Plastic 55gal Barrel]] - Lady Lee's Home
 +  * [[http://keepingbee.org/bee-trap/|Bee trapping]] - keepingbee.org
  
 ==== Chickens ==== ==== Chickens ====
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 ==== Goats ==== ==== Goats ====
  
-  * //Add resources on keeping goats here.//+Goats are versatile, hardy, and smart. In addition to their meat and milk, they are excellent at clearing brush. Their resilient nature and browsing habits make them perfect for dry areas. 
 + 
 +There are two main types of goat breeds: meat, and dairy. Below are the most common breeds in each category: 
 +  * **Dairy breeds:**  
 +    * [[https://countrysidenetwork.com/daily/livestock/goats/nubian-goat-spotlight/|Nubian]] 
 +    * [[https://redwoodhill.com/stories/goats/brief-history-saanen-dairy-goat-switzerland/|Saanen]] 
 +    * [[https://www.roysfarm.com/lamancha-goats/|La Mancha]] 
 +    * [[http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/alpines/|Alpine]] 
 +    * [[http://afs.okstate.edu/breeds/goats/nigeriandwarf|Nigerian Dwarf]] 
 + 
 +  * **Meat breeds:** 
 +    * [[https://www.roysfarm.com/boer-goat/|Boer]] 
 +    * [[https://livestockconservancy.org/index.php/heritage/internal/spanishgoat|Spanish]] 
 +    * [[https://articles.extension.org/pages/19288/goat-breeds-kiko|Kiko]] 
 + 
 +Some helpful links about raising goats: 
 + 
 +  * The Free Range Life: [[https://thefreerangelife.com/raising-goats/|The Complete Quick Start Guide to Raising Goats]] 
 +  * Weed'em and Reap: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnz5PxJiL8I|Daily goat routine]]
  
 ==== Veganism ==== ==== Veganism ====
  
   * //Add resources on veganism here.//   * //Add resources on veganism here.//
 +
 +==== Mushroom farms ====
 +
 +  * //Add resources on mushroom farms here.//
 +
 +==== Aquaponics ====
 +
 +  * //Add resources on aquaponics here.//
 +
 +==== Cricket Farms ====
 +
 +  * //Add resources on cricket farms here.//
 +
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 +
  
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   * [[http://farmhack.org|Farm Hack]] - A worldwide skill share among farmers who build and modify their own tools.   * [[http://farmhack.org|Farm Hack]] - A worldwide skill share among farmers who build and modify their own tools.
   * [[https://www.opensourceecology.org/gvcs/gvcs-machine-index/|Global Village Construction Set]] - A number of open-source machine designs for farming, and all the other foundations and comforts of modern life.   * [[https://www.opensourceecology.org/gvcs/gvcs-machine-index/|Global Village Construction Set]] - A number of open-source machine designs for farming, and all the other foundations and comforts of modern life.
 +  * [[http://members.efn.org/~itech/|Appropriate Technology for Small and Subsistence Farms]]
  
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 ==== Techniques and Equipment ==== ==== Techniques and Equipment ====
-{{ :rocketstove.jpeg}} 
  
   * [[https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/rocket-stove/|Build a Rocket Stove from Concrete Blocks]] - Attainable Sustainable   * [[https://www.attainable-sustainable.net/rocket-stove/|Build a Rocket Stove from Concrete Blocks]] - Attainable Sustainable
 +  * [[https://www.treehugger.com/gadgets/build-mini-rocket-stove-upcycled-tin-cans.html|Build a Mini Rocket Stove from Upcycled Tin Cans]] - treehugger
 +  * [[http://survivaltopics.com/the-dakota-fire-hole/|The Dakota Fire Hole]] - Survival Topics
   * [[http://solarcooking.org/plans/|Plans for Solar Cookers]] - solarcooking.org.   * [[http://solarcooking.org/plans/|Plans for Solar Cookers]] - solarcooking.org.
   * [[https://www.engineeringforchange.org/news/10-solar-cookers-that-work-at-night/|10 Solar Cookers That Work at Night]] - Engineering For Change   * [[https://www.engineeringforchange.org/news/10-solar-cookers-that-work-at-night/|10 Solar Cookers That Work at Night]] - Engineering For Change
   * [[https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/07/cooking-pot-insulation-key-to-sustainable-cooking.html|If We Insulate Our Houses, Why Not Our Cooking Pots?]] ([[https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/07/cooking-pot-insulation-key-to-sustainable-cooking.html|cloudy weather backup]]) - Low Tech Magazine   * [[https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/07/cooking-pot-insulation-key-to-sustainable-cooking.html|If We Insulate Our Houses, Why Not Our Cooking Pots?]] ([[https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/07/cooking-pot-insulation-key-to-sustainable-cooking.html|cloudy weather backup]]) - Low Tech Magazine
   * [[https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/06/thermal-efficiency-cooking-stoves.html|Well-Tended Fires Outperform Modern Cooking Stoves]] ([[https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/06/thermal-efficiency-cooking-stoves.html|cloudy weather backup]]) - Low Tech Magazine   * [[https://solar.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/06/thermal-efficiency-cooking-stoves.html|Well-Tended Fires Outperform Modern Cooking Stoves]] ([[https://www.lowtechmagazine.com/2014/06/thermal-efficiency-cooking-stoves.html|cloudy weather backup]]) - Low Tech Magazine
 +  * [[https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/simple-art-making-earth-oven|The Simple Art of Making an Earth Oven]] - Permaculture Magazine
 +    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fjrvaa0MtJg|How to Build an Earth Oven]] - Youtube Video
 +    * [[https://github.com/beaorn/awesome-agriculture|Awesome Agriculture]] Open source technology for agriculture, farming, and gardening 
  
 ==== Bread ==== ==== Bread ====
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 ==== Canning ==== ==== Canning ====
  
-  * //Add resources on canning here.//+  * [[https://books.google.de/books?id=lL6O6xUz8mIC&printsec=frontcover&hl=de&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false|Canning Vegetables in the Home (1909)]] - A basic canning manual, comes with illustrations and explanations, as well as things to avoid to prevent spoilage. 
 +  * [[https://books.google.de/books?id=YSqlJsvR44kC&printsec=frontcover&hl=de&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false|Home Canning of Fruits, Vegetables and Meats (1942)]] - A more comprehensive manual from the US Department of Agriculture, covering much of the above but in more detail and with fruits and meats in addition to vegetables. 
 + 
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 + 
 +===== Fermentation ===== 
 + 
 +[[Milk Kefir]] 
 + 
 +[[Water Kefir]] 
 + 
 +[[Kombucha]] 
 + 
 +[[Mesophilic Yogurt]] 
 + 
 +[[Cheese Making]] 
 + 
 +[[Apple Cider Vinegar]] 
 + 
 +[[Pickles]] 
 + 
 +[[Tempeh]] 
 + 
 + 
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