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[–] a4ng3l@lemmy.world 16 points 5 months ago (8 children)

Is there a guide somewhere on how to start on self / community sufficiency ? I love the principles but it’s overwhelming to start and obtain results for me.

[–] schmorpel@slrpnk.net 10 points 5 months ago (5 children)

Depends a little on how and where you live

  • Learning to grow some food (even just herbs on your balcony or windowsill)

You need a large enough container (bucket, bag, pot), with some holes for drainage (plants don't want to sit in water). It needs to be warm enough for the plant you want to grow, and moist enough. Getting the moisture right for seeds and plants can be tricky at first, it will get better with experience. There needs to be sufficient light, some plants need more than others. Research a few easy to grow plants and start with these. If you have little space, grow some kitchen herbs rather than vegetables, they increase the quality of your food by 99% and are expensive to buy, plus they are medicinal as well.

  • Joining or creating a local sharing circle

Is there a preferred online portal where a sharing circle in your country might exist already? Facebook? Whatsapp? Telegram? A physical space somewhere? Search there first. If there's nothing, create the space yourself, as an online group, a sharing box in a public space, or an actual group of people you know.

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 6 points 5 months ago (3 children)

I will add to the planting piece, there are now LED grow lights that fit into a standard lamp. That means that if you live in an apartment like mine (that has pathetic sunlight) a trip to target/IKEA for some cheap lamps and a visit to whatever store in your area carries a good range of LED bulbs will probably have you set up to turn your living room into a herb/peppers/other small vegetables grow room.

[–] speedingcheese@lemmy.world 1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Is this cost-efficient? Pretend I live somewhere with expensive power

[–] dylanmorgan@slrpnk.net 2 points 5 months ago

With expensive power you’d want to look into timed switches. LEDs are pretty efficient but not enough that you’d want to leave them on all day. That said, it’s the same power usage as a standard LED bulb so if those aren’t breaking the bank switching should not be a problem.

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