We all come across ideas that could be real game changers for ourselves and others. I did a quick run through of the Forum and couldn't find a place to add them, so I am starting this, with the hope it will do someone some good. I'm sure this could be a great place for everyone to check, now and then, for new and different ideas we all come across daily.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eamC-so82Rc
This looked really interesting. For those who have water on property this might be a great way to move it. Imagine an old hot water tank instead of a plastic bucket. Even without the lens, I'm pretty sure you could make an enclosure for the tank just like a solar powered hot water system and achieve the same results, maybe even better because of volume.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwR3VvpOxns
Morning Deb see what I can come up with..
Garden water tower Filled by Hydraulic Ram Pump -
https://youtu.be/B7jyPSTajxQ
Skip to 13min for a quick overview.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvfCXNCXkdU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kMyVDTa0Vo
This looks very, very interesting. Especially for those challenged by lack of space for big gardens, or just want a smaller area for a kitchen garden. The water supply would need to be reworked to something for total off grid, but I think still it is probably doable....Hmmmm. I think I have everything but the 45s and the sprayer ends.....
This looks like it would take a bit of time to build but for warm water and if you have the time. I think it may be nice to have around. Rocket Water heater.
https://survivalblog.com/rocket-water-heater-part-1-st-funogas/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2KaMFwOJRk&t=710s
Something a little different. Some really good ideas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZmdBYB-3_k&t=110s
Something for those who 'can't' carry.
Love this one!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNXmR3JSwfs
Another one from the same person. Would I bet the farm on these? No, but if it's all you had...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLTmrnRHQkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBRzfHgu7Vo
https://practicalselfreliance.com/survival-garden/
After reading through this, I thought how many might be able to get some useful info from this article. I don't know this person, but I do like her mindset and actions. What she relates here is truth and anyone trying for the first time could get better results if you follow her advice.
Great site, thanks for that, good to see some squirrel recipes, got plenty of those
I'd like mine just a bit beefier, but still a great idea and project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w36kiFN8PdQ
Some might want to really think about what fruit they are able to grow in their area and plant as many as they can NOW. We have only 2 fruit trees right now but have just put 4 piglets on a patch of ground intended for about 6 more trees in the fall. We probably won't see anything from our current trees for another year but we got them at an end of spring sale last year for a song. We intend to do that again this year. We also found a very old but alive apple tree on the edge of the pasture we are clearing that I will be pruning up. No idea what it is but it will at least be a natural deer bait and cross pollinator for my other apple trees. Properly cared for, an orchard will provide fruit for decades! Asparagus is another to be getting in ASAP to get established. We won't bother with raspberries, blackberries or elderberries because we have large wild patches close by, nature does a better job than I do!
YES, YES AND YES!!! Also around here the big box stores started discounting their trees already hint hint 😊😉. We where pleased to see almost all of the trees at Walmart are gone already and nurseries sold out pretty much as soon as they got them in, but we must remember many had a smaller inventory to begin with this year. Around here we planted as soon as we bought the property, long before we moved and once we got here we started planting even more. As it is, we have over 200 fruit trees and 300+ berry bushes and vines accumulated over two years. As you mentioned one can buy them pretty cheap end of season, but they do NEED a LOT of care to come back and stay healthy! Hopefully you'll be able to get a bunch more this year . good luck hunting 👍! Oh and that old fruit tree, who cares what it is or how it tastes, food is food and there is always cider or apple butter for "less desirable" varieties as well as crab apples 💗💗💗.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCCKVuxMJF8
Another interesting one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6oNxckjEiE
Damn....a bit awkward in size, but the idea is brilliant!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfr9-FyznsI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8UT1iEj_p4
Okay, now this is just plain cool and easy to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVjzv_UUmE4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3BOG0hureY
Love it! I am really into the ideas of the ram pump systems. So many ways to use it.