Read our guide on how to select and determine the right water pump for your aquaponics system. We’ll discuss flow rate, head height, and other factors you need to choose the right pump for your system.
Why Everyone Wants the AquaBox: Complete Aquaponics Kit
Insight into the reasons for why the AquaBox may help many beginner and intermediate aquaponics enthusiast take their game to the next level.
Koi Fish for Aquaponics: What You Need to Know
A detailed guide on using koi fish for an aquaponics system. Includes information on temperature, feeding, growth, and system set up.
Aquaponics pH Explained: How to Maintain the Perfect Balance
Everything you need to know about the science behind pH as it relates to aquaponics, how to maintain proper pH levels, and how to manage water hardness through the carbonate buffer
Why You Should Use a Bell Siphon for Aquaponics
The mechanical function, installation, benefits, and troubleshooting guide to a bell siphon for aquaponics, as well as where to buy a great one.
9 of the Best Fish for Aquaponics and How to Buy Them
A list of the best fish for aquaponics and where to order them online. Things to consider such as growth rate, temperature, pH range, diet, and population density.
What is Aquaponics: A Very Fertile Beginner’s Guide
A beginner’s guide to Aquaponics: what it is, what you need, and why it’s important. We discuss the history of aquaculture and hydroponics, as well as the components you’ll need to start your own Aquaponics system.
Treating Wastewater with Wetlands and Weeds
Learn an efficient method for treating wastewater by constructing wetlands. Mark Feineigle explains the components needed and give real-world examples.
Source Hydropanels: Create Clean Water from Air
The Source Hydropanels are off-grid solar panels that create purified water by drawing moisture from the atmosphere.
Permaculture Gardening: a Sustainable Arrangement
This article summarizes how permaculture gardening, an increasingly popular method of sustainable farming, provides a method of vegetable growing that is not only water-conservative, but is completely self-sufficient and beneficial to the surrounding environment.
Just Planting Trees? Or Creating Nature-based Solutions?
Sustainability expert, Desiree Driesenaar writes about nature-based solutions as a viable answer to the world’s ecological and economical problems.
How to Teach about Drinkable Rivers and Healthy Economies
Sustainability expert and business writer, Desiree Driesenaar, writes about the interconnectedness our planet asserts through its rivers.
20+ Feasible Sustainable Living Ideas for Modern Society
From home gardens to solar panels, these sustainable living ideas are feasible enough for anyone to live a greener, more self-sufficient life.
Learning about Sustainability and Systemic Solutions
Systemic solutions are the most reasonable way to address sustainability. This article by Desiree Driesenaar gives real, practical responses to achieving sustainability.
How to Achieve Urban Water Security
Insight into water security for urban areas. Addresses key elements such as collaboration, preservation, and demand management.
Indonesia Is Sinking: Urgent Need for Systemic Solutions
This article details one person’s experiences with water problems in an Indonesian village and how her “machete method” may not only solve problems in this region, but in others as well.
5 Practical Off-Grid Energy Solutions
Solar, wind, hydro, gasification, and mechanical power are some of the most practical energy solutions for off-grid and remote living.
Biolite SolarHome 620: the Complete Off-grid Lighting System
The Biolite SolarHome 620 is a portable, off-grid lighting system powered by an all-weather solar panel. It’s a simple, reliable lighting system and battery charged that exists in over 100,000 homes in rural Kenya.
WindLily Turbine Review: Generate Electricity From the Wind
The WindLily Turbine is a portable wind turbine created by the manufacturers of the WaterLily. Capable of generating 15 watts of power in 16 mph winds.
My Biolite Campstove 2 Review: Unlimited Potential Energy?
The Biolie Campstove 2 is a portable stove that uses organic material to convert heat into electricity, providing 3 watts of power to charge small devices.
Icewind Turbine – Omnidirectional Off-Grid Wind Turbine
The Icewind Turbine is a vertical, omnidirectional wind turbine capable of generating 600 watts of off-grid power in low and high-wind conditions.
WaterLily Turbine Review: Your one device for endless energy
The WaterLily Turbine is a portable hydropower device that generates energy from rivers or streams.
10 Vendors to Buy Vegetable Seeds Online From in 2021
A list of companies and catalogs where you can buy vegetables seeds online amidst a worldwide shortage. Also provides other means for acquiring seeds.
How to Conserve Water on the Homestead [We Did by 90%]
Homesteader Kara Stiff details how she reduced water usage at her home by 90% by making simple but effective lifestyle adjustments.
Top 13 Online Permaculture Design Courses
A list and description of the top online permaculture courses which focus on food forestry and sustainable living.
3 Easy Steps to Start Homesteading from an Experienced Grower
View PostVanishing crop varieties, Permaculture and food forestry benefits, and Three Sisters Gardening
Crop variety has been declining over the last few decades. This article explores why and introduces how permaculture, food forestry, and companion planting can help
Colorado River trouble, Rainwater harvesting, Private wells, and the Future of desalination
The Colorado River, which 40 million Americans depend on for water, has seen decline in flow in the past decades and projects to continue in trend. Let’s explore how this will affect many and what other long-term water solutions are available.
Off-grid turbines, Atmospheric water generators, Hydrogen batteries, and backpacks that generate power while you walk
In this issue of the Drop, we’ve focused on a variety of ways that individuals and small communities can sustain themselves, whether it be through wind energy, sustained drinking water, or food production.
The future of food, New clean water tech, Water bills, Saharan dust cloud in the US?
This issue of the DROP includes stories on Hydropanel solar cells, homesteading garden layouts, permaculture in urban environments, options for a sustainable food future.
Preparedness experts speak, Online seed vendors, Permaculture guilds, Hand-powered light
This issue of the Drop includes information on basic home gardening, permaculture guilds, online seed vendors, preparedness, and off grid devices.
Megadrought, Device collects water from fog, Rise in self-sufficiency, Turn scrap metal and seashells into energy
Energy and self-sufficiency news from around the world: Megadrought in the western US, Chernobyl fires, a device collects water from fog, Robots turn scrap metal into energy.
Survival experts, Victory gardens, Face masks, Online seed vendors, Off-grid computers, and Real solar desalination
Latest news on self-sufficiency and sustainability from various sources. Includes information on survivalism experts, homestead gardening, DIY face masks and off-grid computers.
Public electricity, Survival myths debunked, Small space gardening, Healthy food storage?
News report on debunking survival myths, how to stockpile healthy food in a quarantine, homesteading in an apartment, and more.
US water crisis moves east, Device turns air into electricity, Solar desalination machine
View PostWater crisis costs, outbreak updates, Night solar panels
View Post9 Steps to Building a Permaculture Farm
William Horvath of permacultureapprenctice.com gives a 9-step description of how to start a permaculture farm on your own property
Permaculture Gardening: a Sustainable Arrangement
This article summarizes how permaculture gardening, an increasingly popular method of sustainable farming, provides a method of vegetable growing that is not only water-conservative, but is completely self-sufficient and beneficial to the surrounding environment.
Permaculture as Philosophy
Permaculture, the idea of integrating farming principles with nature’s laws, also has some interesting philosophical implications as Damaris Zehner illustrates.
Collection of Companion Planting Charts, Guides, and PDFs
A list of companion planting charts and guides from various permaculture and gardening websites.
If You Guild It, They Will Come: How to Grow a Permaculture Food Forest
Introduction to permaculture guilds and companion planting. Suggests combinations for berries, apples, kale, figs, peaches, rosemary, and echinacea.
Top 13 Online Permaculture Design Courses
A list and description of the top online permaculture courses which focus on food forestry and sustainable living.
5 Off-Grid Water Systems to Safeguard Against Water Scarcity
A insightful look into how these alternative, off-grid water systems can help hedge against increasing global water crises
How to Test Water Quality at Home: Your Complete Guide
A complete guide to understanding how to test water quality for residential settings. Includes information on various contaminants, EPA standards, and home water testing kits
Ultimate Guide to Pumping Water from a River, Lake, or Creek
Everything you need to know about pumping from a surface water source such as a lake, river, or stream for domestic purposes. Includes detailed information on how to size a water pump.
Best Water Filtration System for Home
This guide explains the differences between home filtration units including carbon filtration, UV filtration, reverse osmosis, and water softeners, and covers the different types of contaminants removed by each
My Big Berkey Water Filter Review – 2 Years of Steady Use
The Big Berkey is a popular gravity-fed water purification system with excellent filtration capabilities. This article gives an in-depth review of its use.
9 of the Best Reverse Osmosis Systems for Home Use in 2022
View Post6 of the Best Water Distillers for Home Use in 2022
View PostSource Hydropanels: Create Clean Water from Air
The Source Hydropanels are off-grid solar panels that create purified water by drawing moisture from the atmosphere.
GoSun Flow: Portable Solar Water Purifier and Faucet System
The GoSun Flow is an excellent solar filtration system that allows you to bring a portable, clean water station to almost any location.
18 Best Water Storage Containers: Don’t Get Caught Dry!
See our detailed report on how to properly store water and the best water storage containers in which to store them. We’ve selected which storage containers would be best for your family size and storage plans.
RainFlo 430: Complete Rainwater Harvesting System
The RainFlo 430-AG is a complete rainwater harvesting system assembled by RainHarvest.com. Complete with 430-gallon tank, water pump, and pre-filter, this package contains everything you’ll need to get up and running.
Is it Illegal to Collect Rainwater: 2022 Complete State Guide
A full list of the laws for rainwater harvesting by each state supported by links to current state legislation, government websites, and Senate, House, and Assembly Bills.
How to Set Up a Rainwater Filtration System the Right Way
This article explains how a rainwater filtration system works, which components are needed, and how to put it together
How to Select the Best Rain Barrel Pump for Your System
This article lists and reviews the best rain barrel pumps for harvesting systems and provides information on how to size and select the appropriate one.
How to Collect Rainwater: The Homesteader’s Future-Proof Way
This article details the components needed to collect rainwater as well as how to calculate the amount of rain you’d be able to collect.
6 of the Best Rain Barrels that Experts are Using in 2022
The best rain barrels for rainwater harvesting are made of seamless, high-density polyethylene plastic with a top opening for downspout connection. Some additional features may include a mesh screen for …
Why You Should Install a Rain Barrel Downspout Diverter Kit
How to install a rain barrel downspout diverter kit, why you need one, and where to by them
What is a Rain Chain: The Rainwater Harvesting Ornament
View PostIntroduction to Rainwater Harvesting
A great introduction to rainwater harvesting for those eager to learn: advantages, methods, practical uses, and components.
Unexpected Sources of Pollution in the Earth’s Waterways
This article covers the various sources of pollution in our clean water sources.
Almond Agriculture: Why California is Depleting Its Groundwater Sources
This article covers almond agriculture in California and its relation to groundwater depletion across the state.
Hamburg’s Stadium Storing Rainwater Underground
This article, by Robert Brears of Mark and Focus, explains how a major stadium in Hamburg, Germany is utilizing underground rainwater storage technology to harvest rainwater.
5 Things that Make Us Realize the Inextricable Link Between WASH and COVID-19
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene measures in developing areas are significantly affected by COVID-19. WASH correspondent, Pallavi Bharadwaj, explains how.
How to Teach about Drinkable Rivers and Healthy Economies
Sustainability expert and business writer, Desiree Driesenaar, writes about the interconnectedness our planet asserts through its rivers.
An Overview of the Global Water Crisis
Jody Tishmack details the reality of the global water crisis and the effects it will have on society and provides compelling insight into potential solutions.
How to Achieve Urban Water Security
Insight into water security for urban areas. Addresses key elements such as collaboration, preservation, and demand management.
Advancing WASH Initiatives in Light of COVID-19
Water-stressed regions are especially impacted by COVID-19 due to lack of proper sanitation measures. This articles highlights how WASH initiatives will press on despite COVID-19 difficulties.
Indonesia Is Sinking: Urgent Need for Systemic Solutions
This article details one person’s experiences with water problems in an Indonesian village and how her “machete method” may not only solve problems in this region, but in others as well.
The Weight of Water on Our Women’s Shoulders
View PostIs it Legal to Drill Your Own Well? A State by State Guide
A full list of groundwater laws for each state including permit and license requirements, lists of licensed well contractors, and official well water guides published by various water resources departments.
10 of the Best Well Pressure Tanks Homeowners Trust in 2022
A review of the best well pressure tank brands, how to size a pressure tank, and troubleshooting guide.
Master List of the Best Shallow Well Jet Pumps Experts Trust
A guide to the best deep and shallow well jet pumps for rural homes and cottages. Includes information on how to prime a jet pump as well as reviews on the best brands.
Master List of the Best Submersible Well Pumps Experts Trust
A review of the most reliable submersible pump brands as well as detailed information on how to size a pump
How to Remove Iron From Well Water Once and for All
A guide on the best ways to remove iron from well water systems and the important facts one should be aware of. Includes information on how to test for iron, other contaminants to look for, and the role of pH.
7 of the Best Water Softeners for Well Water Owners in 2022
A review of the best water softeners for well water with high contents of iron as well as detailed guide on how to size a water softener and how to test for hard water. Contains information on how to use an iron filter.
How to Increase Water Pressure from a Well the Right Way
Instructions as to the best ways to increase water pressure in a well system. Includes information on the best water pressure booster pumps and constant pressure systems.
How Does a Well Pump Work: Well Water Basics
An introduction to well pump systems which explains the mechanics behind jet and submersible pumps as well as basic knowledge, maintenance, and troubleshooting information.