Environmental Stewardship Links

Great Books

    Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss - it's kinda old, and somewhat outdated, but some of the info is good. And you can find it for cheap! Simple living, simple medicine.  
    Square Foot Gardening by Mel Bartholomew - We're looking forward to trying this as beginning gardeners. Learn to grow enough food for a family in very little space! Highly efficient and easy to manage!
    Five Acres and Independence by M.G. Kains - VERY information packed, maybe somewhat outdated, but a lot of good info. Maybe more for rural living...
    Tightwad Gazette by Amy Dacyczyn - great tips on living frugal.
    Rodale's Chemical Free Yard and Garden - Haven't gotten all the way through this one yet, but it's very well written and information packed on gardening WITHOUT herbisides, pesticides and Chemical fertilizers.
    Reader's Digest Family Guide to Natural Medicine - Info packed book, and of course, well written.
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Great Magazines

    Country - this doesn't really tell you how to live in the country, but the pictures are great and the articles get you in the mindset for country living.
    Countryside - we just got our first issue last month. All reader written articles about homesteading and every aspect therein. Best animals to raise and how, beekeeping, gardening, etc, etc, etc! No color, no nonsense.
    Mother Earth News - Most of you have probably heard of this one. Great info on frugal/self-sustainable living.
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Great Products

    Gravity fed non-electric water filter - We're investigating this now...There are a few types that are used in poverty stricken countries and some have been around for over 140yrs! Trying to find the one that will be best for us. Most are stainless steel and can filter out EVERYTHING bad (including food coloring!)  Filtered water for around 2¢ a gallon! Better than bottled water at approx $1.16 gallon!
    Vita-Mix Blender- really aimed more at healthy eating...Big initial expense, but oh, so well worth it! 7 year warranty. We use ours at least once a week, sometimes more. Very Durable. It's a hi-power blender, but so much more. Can make nut butters, flour/bread, salsas, soups, purees, ice cream, etc. All made yourself from the freshest ingredients you have and VERY quickly!     
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Great Fair Trading

Fair Trade Labeling Organization

TransFair USA

Global Exchange Online Store

Tree Hollow Toys - Organic, Natural American Made and Fair Trade Toys and Gifts

Organic Fair Trade - order early (allow 2-4 weeks for delivery)
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Great Events

Green Festival is coming to Washington DC on November 8th and 9th! See more info on our BLOG.

GWIPL Annual Summit - As people of faith, we are called to be stewards of God’s creation. We come together to CELEBRATE what the over 340 participating congregations in our network have done, from changing to energy efficient light bulbs to holding zero trash events to meeting with members of Congress about their concerns.

Clean Energy Open House and Native Plant Garden Tour! Saturday, October 5, 11am-5pm in Takoma Park, Md

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Great Web Sites

Our BLOG!!!


 ~ General Web Sites ~                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            
   Path to Freedom - Urban Homesteader's website, Great links, blog, and DIY pages!

   Organic Pages Online - Yellow pages of all things Green.. (huh?)  

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~ Frugal Living ~
                                                                                                                                                                                           
   WiseBread - Frugal Living, life hacks, and tips to save your money and sanity.

   Tumbleweed Homes - just when you think that you've simplified enough...

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~ Alternative/Reduced Energy ~

   Anne Arundel County Recycling Guide

   Greater Washington Interfaith Power and Light - Allison Fisher, the coordinator for GWIPL, recently presented the Inconvenient Truth to our congregation. This is her organization's web site filled with tips and resources.

   The Home Energy Saver - a web-based do-it-yourself energy audit tool

   Project Laundrylist - Did you realize that electric dryers account for 5 - 10% of your household energy bill?  Why not use a "solar powered clothes dryer"? This web site helps us reconsider the use of the clothesline and gives advice for dealing with those nasty covenants that forbid its use.

   Mrs. Pegg's Handyline - An idea whose time has come again. The Champagne's use a light nylon rope that they tie to boat cleats they have attached to their deck. However, this web site provides a solution if a line in your backyard is unthinkable (especially in winter).

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~ Healthy Eating/Cooking ~


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~ Crafts/DIY ideas ~

    Tire Shoes - Shoes good for 50,000 miles!
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~ Gardening ~

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~ Green Transportation ~

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~ Chemical-Free Living ~

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~ Raising Animals ~

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~ Natural Building Methods ~

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~ Personal Development ~

    Ark and Dove Presbyterian Church - Personal Growth requires Spiritual Growth!

    Tai Institute - Get a Master's degree in Herbal Medicine
           

Last Updated 19 Sep 08