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Friday, April 08, 2011
Growing everyday....
It's nice to see the first efforts pay off.
Rhubarb, strawberries and gooseberries are all growing well.
Rhubarb (Rhabarber)
Strawberry (Erdbeere)
Gooseberry (Stachelbeere)
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Paint post box
Clear ruin
Pig enclosure
Build RMH in outhouse
Hardstanding for cars
Build firewood store
Widen front entrance
Cut and stack firewood
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REGIONAL INFORMATION
Places to visit
Castle of Mey
Dunnet Forest
Mary Ann's Cottage
Pages of Interest
http://www.caithness.org
http://www.crofterscommission.org.uk
http://www.invernessairport.com
YouTube Videos
Landscapes Caithness & Sutherland
Inverness to John o'Groats in 4 mins
Jobs in Scotland
http://www.highland.gov.uk
http://www.hijobs.co.uk
http://www.scotcareers.co.uk
GENERAL INFORMATION
Pigs
Kune Kune Society
Sheep
Highlands & Islands Sheep Health Association
Sustainable Living
http://www.downsizer.net
http://www.lowimpact.org/
http://www.selfsufficientish.com/
Wildlife
http://www.boxwatch.co.uk
http://www.eco-watch.com
http://www.quillgardenbirddrinker.com
OUR SUPPLIERS
Dry composting toilets
ECO BUILDING
Composting Toilets
http://www.berger-biotechnik.de
http://www.envirolet-europe.com
http://www.separett.eu
NEEDS CHECKING & SORTING
Log Homes
http://www.artifex-blockbau.de
http://www.bayernblock.de
http://www.blockhaus-finnholz.de
http://www.cantree.de
http://www.erlund.co.uk
http://www.finestamlogcabins.co.uk
http://www.finnla.de
http://www.highlandloghomes.co.uk
http://www.ihr-holz-haus.de
http://www.kanadablockhaus.de
http://www.kanadahaus.de
http://www.lappina.de
http://www.logcabinuk.com
http://www.loghomescotland.co.uk
http://www.norwegianlog.co.uk
http://www.palmatin.com
http://www.skanblock.de
http://www.thelogcabincompany.co.uk
http://www.therealwoodcompany.co.uk
http://www.westerhoff-loghouses.com
http://www.wholesaleloghomes.co.uk
http://www.wummihaus.de
Protecting and Finishing Log Homes
The Energy Performance of Log Homes
Thermal Properties of Log Homes
Professional Bodies
http://www.sepa.org.uk
Building Materials
http://www.ecomerchant.co.uk
http://www.greenbuildingstore.co.uk
http://www.leavethetrees.co.uk
http://www.mikewye.co.uk
http://www.oldhousestore.co.uk
http://www.sustainablebuildingsupplies.co.uk
Insulation compared
Bathrooms
http://www.williamgarvey.co.uk
Heating
http://www.allbriteuk.co.uk
http://www.chelmerheating.co.uk
http://www.dowlingstoves.com
http://www.earthenergy.co.uk
http://www.stovecentre.co.uk
http://www.stovesareus.co.uk
http://www.underfloorheatingsystems.co.uk
Information on Ground Source Heating
Watersystems
http://www.acornsystems.com
http://www.cresswater.co.uk
http://www.freerain.co.uk
http://www.rainharvesting.co.uk
Flooring
http://www.bambooflooringcompany.com
http://www.simplybamboo.co.uk
Solar
Calculating Solar Installations
http://www.brightlightsolar.com
http://www.elementengineering.com
http://www.equinox-energy.co.uk
http://www.grammer-solar.de
http://www.greenshopsolar.co.uk
http://www.naturalwatt.com
http://www.selectsolar.co.uk
http://www.solarcentury.com
http://www.solarcentury.com
http://www.solarenergyalliance.com
http://www.solarthermie24.de
http://www.solarventi.co.uk
http://www.solarwindapplications.com
http://www.sonnenkraft.com
http://www.southernsolar.co.uk
http://www.sunwarm.co.uk
http://www.the-green-company.com
Links to solar power suppliers
Maplin Solar Products
Rosie's Solar System
Pond Stuff
http://www.bradshawsdirect.co.uk
Furniture and Clothes
http://www.arborvetum.co.uk
http://www.djinninteriors.co.uk
http://www.eco-furniture.co.uk
http://www.ecofurniture.co.uk
http://www.naturalcollection.com
http://www.orchidfurniture.co.uk
http://www.woodschool.ltd.uk
Sustainable Products and Gadgets
http://www.castspiralstairs.com
http://www.ethicalsuperstore.com
http://www.goingreen.co.uk
http://www.greenandfriendly.co.uk
http://www.greenwarehouse.co.uk
http://www.naturalcollection.com
http://www.nigelsecostore.com
http://www.permaculture.co.uk
http://www.selectsolar.co.uk
http://www.solarenergyalliance.com
http://www.unlimited-power.co.uk
Volunteer Calendar
We can currently accommodate 4-6 volunteers at the same time (shared accommodation). In addition to this there is also plenty of room for camping.
Grants
http://www.est.org.uk/schri
Low Carbon Buildings
Useful Links for Volunteers
http://www.citylink.co.uk
http://megabus.com
http://nationalrail.co.uk
http://flybe.com
http://ryanair.com
http://travellodge.co.uk
http://www.hostelworld.com/
Wind Turbines
http://www.gardenturbines.com
http://the-green-company.com
http://www.provenenergy.co.uk
http://www.solarenergyalliance.com
Energy Saving Trust
Professionals
Architects Constructive Individuals
Architects Gale & Snowden
Green Building Web Ring
http://www.ecoarc.co.uk
International Logbuilders Association
REAL Assurance Scheme Members Scotland
SCHRI Accredited Installer List
Software
Software for Renewable Energy Calculation
Solar
http://www.solarchill.org
http://www.solarpowerscotland.co.uk
Solar Collector Facts Database
Natural Buildings
Earthbuilding - Building Using Natural Materials
General Information
7 Steps to the Off Grid House
Ben Laws Off Grid House in Sussex
Database of listed supplier (Renewables)
Eco Kit House Information
Elements of an energy efficient house
http://www.alternative-energy.co.uk
http://www.homepower.com
http://www.offgrid.cjb.net
http://www.otherpower.com
http://www.planningportal.gov.uk
http://www.thehouseplanner.co.uk
Low Carbon Buildings Program
Power Consumptions of Video Game Consoles
SolarChill Info from Greenpeace
The Brithdir Mawr Community
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