Permies Homestead Bundle: Day 4 Resource Reviews (Last Day!)

Are you all getting tired of my daily resource reviews for the Permies Homesteading Bundle! So these are the last of the reviews, although I admit that I had a lot of fun writing them. Since today is the last day to buy the bundle, I had to pick and choose which reviews to include in today’s blog post. 

I need to say something here about homesteading. Even though it is often described as a path to self-sufficiency or self-reliance, the truth is that these goals are most successful when pursued with local like minds. Successful homesteading is not found in isolationism, although it is possible to do as much as one can on one’s own. True success and resiliency are found in community.

I decided to review Harvesting Rainwater for Your Homestead in 9 days or Less by Renee Dang after reading Comptonia’s blog post about having plumbing problems and problems finding a plumber. It was a reminder of how important water preparedness truly is.

Understanding Roots: discover how to make your garden flourish by Robert Kourik is for the science minded, geeks, and serious gardeners out there. I’m excited about this one because my own journey into understanding plant and soil science has been an exciting one. I never dreamed how interesting and delightfully complex this ecosystem actually is. The book contains an informative combination of soil facts, planting techniques, scientific studies, folk wisdom, growing strategies, and fascinating root drawings by Dr. John Weaver. One thing I learned, is that the root systems of most trees extend far beyond their drip line! I didn’t realize that.