DIY Solar Projects - How to Put the Sun to Work in Your Home by Eric Smith is an awesome book for Homesteaders wanting to learn more about solar. It covers basic information including economics of going solar, sizing a system, components, assembly, and wiring. The book then delves into Do-It-Yourself plans for Solar Hot Water systems, Solar Ovens, Solar Hot Air Collectors and Solar Stills. It has excellent pictures and step-by-step directions that are easy to follow. Start with something inexpensive and easy, like a solar oven or solar still. You'll be surprised how easy it can be to complete your own solar projects for your homestead.
The New Seed Starters Handbook by Nancy Bubel is a longtime favorite of mine. It's the gardening book I refer to most often. It is packed with information on germinating seeds, transplanting and direct seeding, insects and pests, and, of course, how to save your seeds. The author covers collecting seeds for specific plants, including how to judge parent plants, selecting the best seeds, and processing them for storage. This is only a small glimpse into the 385 page hardback book. I feel it is really a complete gardening book and recommend it to fellow Homesteaders.
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