PRACTICAL SELF SUFFICIENCY
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SUSTAINABLE LIVING
This is the official website and home of highly successful book ‘Practical Self Sufficiency’ written by Dick Strawbridge and his son James. There’s plenty of information, eco-tips and money saving advice. Don’t forget to look out for the events and courses that we run from our home at Newhouse Farm- a truly green smallholding set in the beautiful county of Cornwall.
We realise that one of the hardest things about being green is making decisions on how to spend hard earned cash, so we decided to run courses here to share our experiences, demonstrate all the systems we have invested in, and offer eco advice. The courses cover many aspects of sustainable living and green technology, such as how to make your own biodiesel, harness wind power, make the most of water power, and an introduction to sustainable living. New for 2010 is our brand new eco-engineering course, designed to appeal to all budding green-engineers and Scrapheap Challenge fans. If you’re keen to have a go at making your own electricity this is the course for you.
Plus we've introduced brand new events for 2010 including; Lunchtime feasts with a tour of Newhouse Farm and an evenings entertainment with Dick Strawbridge where we invite you to join us for an extravagant seven course dinner!
NEWS AND UPDATES
NEW! SEASONAL RECIPES
Each month look out for a new seasonal recipe, complete with an easy to follow, step-by-step guide how to make it at home! Self Sufficient cooking is a way of life at Newhouse Farm - the seasonal ingredients and gluts of homegrown produce decide what’s on the menu. Plus, there will be useful tips on how to grow or forage the ingredients used - From Fork to Fork!
This month: A Spanish classic with a Cornish twist
Last month: A delicious starter of seasonal Bruschetta
Each month Dick or James Strawbridge will be answering one of your questions about self sufficiency or living a sustainable lifestyle. From which wind turbine to buy to how to keep a wormery working efficiently - anything that causes you confusion, interest or sheer curiosity?!
Simply email admin@newhousefarm.tv
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WELCOME!
Dick Strawbridge and his son James now have a fantastic new online shop that sells all sorts of their favourite green technology and eco products! Visit www.ecoark.co.uk or click the link above for the tools you need to help monitor your energy usage, reduce your bills and become more self sufficient. There’s a wide range of the latest gadgets and recycled materials for your office, home and garden. Enjoy...
Dick and James Strawbridge have been working hard to make a series of new video guides to some of their favourite green products. They explain how they work and why they could save you money around your home. Check out www.ecoark.co.uk for more details and some great ideas for christmas!
Taking the Best on Board...
GYPSY CARAVAN
Our gypsy caravan has sold and moved on to another home. If you’re interested in glamping then have a look at www.canopyandstars.co.uk for other eco holiday ideas...
