Resources

some places we buy seeds & plants
some places we buy seeds & plants

http://www.fedcoseeds.com http://www.highmowingseeds.com http://www.johnnyseeds.com http://www.woodprairie.com http://www.sln.potsdam.ny.us http://www.nhnursery.com http://www.territorialseed.com http://www.edibleacres.org

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Books
Books

Here are a few invaluable books: Anything by Eliot Coleman, but in particular, Four Season Harvest The Community-Scale Permaculture Farm, Josh Trought The Resilient Farm and Homestead, Ben Falk Restoration Agriculture, Mark Shepard The Holistic Orchard, Michael Philips

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An incomplete list of organizations
An incomplete list of organizations

Each website has a lot of valuable information & is a great resource http://permies.com a great site of forums and permaculture & homesteading information. http://www.nhpermacultureday.org http://nofanh.org http://mofga.net http://landforgood.org http://www.dacres.org https://galacommunity.org http://extension.unh.edu/Agriculture http://www.fourseasonfarm.com

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An Introduction to Permaculture  by Amy Antonucci  I came to permaculture like many people do – through farming and gardening. Neither my family background nor schooling was in agriculture, but after becoming involved in social justice and environmental activism in college, I wanted to do work that felt useful and productive and positive.  I had a […]

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7 Ways You Can Help Bees at Home
7 Ways You Can Help Bees at Home

Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. They produce honey, contribute to natural biodiversity, and pollinate important food crops that feed people across the globe. Without bees, our environment — and our dinner plate — would be a lot less colorful. After all, bees pollinate the vast majority of the 100 or so crops […]

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Make Vegetables Fun for Children
Make Vegetables Fun for Children

By Kristin Louis Contributing writer parentingwithkris.com Make Vegetables Fun for Children How many of us despair that our children will never eat vegetables? The struggle is real. Consider this: All foods taste better when you’re hungry. Try putting vegetables on their plates before adding any other foods. Texas A&M researchers discovered that it’s way too easy […]

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This Is How You Can Save Money When Your Kids Want to Start New Hobbies
This Is How You Can Save Money When Your Kids Want to Start New Hobbies

You know that your kids need hobbies to keep them learning and active. However, when you are working with a tiny budget, spending money on supplies can seem more like a burden than a boost for your children. Thankfully, there are some simple ways to save without sacrificing your kids’ pastimes. So, if the thought […]

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Eco-Friendly Changes for Your Lawn That Will Conserve Water
Eco-Friendly Changes for Your Lawn That Will Conserve Water

For many homeowners, finding a way to keep the front lawn looking nice without being wasteful of water is a challenge. Especially in the summer months, conserving water is important because it can have a big impact on your local resources and save you money. More than that, it’s imperative that every homeowner learns how to […]

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