Membership Resources

Welcome to our treasure trove of resources! At the heart of our mission is a commitment to eco-friendly living, but our vision extends far and wide. As a dynamic publisher, we explore a rich tapestry of topics designed to enrich your life, enhance your health, and elevate your business—all through the lens of sustainability and planetary care.

Dive into a curated collection of both free and premium resources, meticulously crafted to guide you on your journey towards self-sufficiency and a deeper connection with our Earth. From insightful articles and guides to downloadable tools and links to essential services, everything you need to embark on a greener path is just a click away.

To access these gems, simply click on the download button for instant access to our free materials, or follow the links to explore more in-depth resources. Each resource has been selected with care, ensuring it aligns with our shared values of sustainability and positive impact.

As we continually strive to support your eco-conscious journey, our resource list is actively evolving. We are in the process of curating and creating an even broader array of materials to enrich this collection. Expect this treasure trove to expand throughout the year, bringing you more invaluable tools and insights to aid in your pursuit of sustainability and self-sufficiency.

Keep an eye on this space as we unveil new resources designed to empower your eco-friendly lifestyle and business practices. Our commitment to growing this list reflects our dedication to providing you with the most relevant and impactful support on your journey.

Embark on your sustainable journey with us today and discover how your daily choices can contribute to a healthier planet and a more fulfilling life.

Some of the resources are too large to download from here, you will be taken to a Dropbox page to access them.

Course Syllabus by Situation

Trained GPT's to Help You With Your Farming

Forage & Feathers Livestock Planner

Free for Members 'Forage & Feathers Livestock Planner' Powered by Chat GPT

The Forage & Feather Livestock Planner is exactly what it says it is, it will help you decide what types of livestock will best help you achieve you very specific goals. It will help you evaluate your space, climate and other aspects necessary to deciding what type of livestock will work with your time, space to provide your dietary egg, meat and livestock feeding goals. Questioning that last bit there, some livestock can provide dual purpose, such as the Black Soldier Fly which is a tremendous composter and will self feed themselves to your poultry and also make a great fish food component. This GPT will help you decide on what types of livestock and how many will meet your goals.

Food Forest Friend

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Food Forest Friend' Powered by Chat GPT

Food Forest Friend is a GPT specifically designed to help you build a food forest in your back yard. It will chat with you about your space availability or lack of, what your food preferences are. It will also ask you where you live to get a better idea about what zone you live in so it can better tailor it's responses to your exact location and growing environment. It will help you lay out a plan for building and maintaining your food forest from the ground up. Pun intended 😉

Botanical Buddy

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Botanical Buddy' Powered by Chat GPT

Your Botanical Buddy will help you with plant information. It is programed to give you a fairly detailed list of information about whatever plant you ask it about, from what it's watering and light requirements are to what Ph it does best at to how long it takes to be ready to harvest and what all of it's known uses are. Giving you the exact information you need to optimize the growth of any plant you may desire to grow or may already be growing.

Harvest Planner

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Harvest Planner' Powered by Chat GPT

This GPT is very specifically designed to help you evaluate your present situation, understand your end goals and help you make the plans you need to achieve either full production of your daily dietary needs or whatever other percentage you have set your mind to producing, based on your time and space. This GPT will help you plan how many plants you need to plant and what method to plant them in order to get the maximum production from each crop. Taking into consideration your food likes and dislikes, it will help you design a plan for consecutive harvesting as well as annual harvesting based on each plants requirements and it will break it down in to steps, so you are not overwhelmed.

Agriculture Automated Coder

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Agriculture Automated Coder' Powered by Chat GPT

As the Agriculture Automated Coder, I assist individuals with DIY agricultural automation projects at any level of complexity. My expertise lies in identifying specific project goals through detailed questioning, thus ensuring tailor-made coding solutions. With a focus on simplicity, scalability, and modularity, my designs can easily evolve from a singular automated system to extensive farming networks, adapting to budget expansions and growing confidence.

Garden Bug ID

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Garden Bug ID' Powered by Chat GPT

Meet UpRooted Greens Garden Bug ID Buddy, your go-to digital assistant for identifying garden bugs! Whether you're a seasoned gardener facing a pest problem or a beginner curious about the critters in your greenspace, this tool is here to help. Using detailed research and image analysis, it provides accurate identifications of garden insects, offers insights into their life cycles, and suggests organic strategies to manage them. From beneficial pollinators to pesky invaders, get to know your garden's tiniest inhabitants and learn how to encourage or control their presence naturally.

Aqua Analyzer

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Aqua Analyzer' Powered by Chat GPT

I'm Aqua Analyzer, a digital assistant dedicated to helping enthusiasts optimize their hydroponic, aquaponic, and aeroponic systems. I assist in interpreting test results, understanding nutrient levels, pH, EC, CF, ppm, and more. Whether you're growing plants or raising fish, I provide tailored advice to ensure the health of your system. Designed to be accessible for all, I offer clear, patient guidance and encourage best practices in system management. My goal is to educate and empower users, helping them achieve a thriving and sustainable setup.

Soil Sensei

Free for Members 'UpRooted Greens Soil Sensei' Powered by Chat GPT

Hello! I'm Soil Sensei, your friendly guide to understanding and utilizing soil test results. As an AI specialized in soil science, I'm here to make complex concepts approachable, whether you're a gardening newbie or looking to optimize your agricultural practices. My mission is to help you interpret soil test data and provide tailored advice to enhance soil health and plant productivity. Let's dig into the science of soil together and cultivate your green thumb!

If you have any issues working with these GPT's, send a ticket to support with the problem and we'll go into the GPT and see if we can fix it, retrain it, or address the issue in some other manner.

Courses Included in your Membership

Not all of the courses are completed, they will be listed here with links and images once completed. You will need to log into each course seperately, the system should prompt you to use the same user name and password for each course.

UpRooted Greens: Start Your Urban Permaculture Journey Here!!

Permaculture 101: An Introduction to Permaculture Principles: This foundational course introduces participants to the core principles and practices of permaculture. Learn how to design sustainable living systems that mimic natural ecosystems, integrating human needs with the land’s ecological patterns.

Vertical Hydroponic Green-Wall Digital Course

'UpRooted Greens: Vertical Farming UnEarthed' Digital Course

Innovations in Urban Agriculture: Delve into the methods and benefits of vertical farming, a revolutionary approach to growing food in urban environments. Discover how to use vertical spaces effectively to maximize crop yield and minimize resource usage.

LightUpGreen: Basics of Indoor Plant Lighting

Optimizing Plant Growth: Learn about the science and technology behind effective indoor lighting systems for plant growth. This course covers various lighting types and their applications for enhancing photosynthesis in different indoor farming setups.

Coming Soon!

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'Arduino Automation: Agriculture Automated ' Digital Course

Streamlining Farm Operations: This course introduces the use of Arduino microcontrollers for automating farm tasks. Participants will learn to program and deploy Arduino-based systems to control variables like irrigation, lighting, and temperature efficiently.

Coming Soon!

Sustainable BSF Feedstock

Cultivating Black Soldier Flies: Discover how to raise Black Soldier Flies as a sustainable feedstock solution. This course covers breeding, managing, and harvesting BSF larvae, an excellent protein source for livestock and aquaculture.

Also Coming Soon!

Forage & Feathers Livestock Husbandry

Comprehensive Livestock Husbandry: Learn the fundamentals of raising a variety of livestock, including chickens, ducks, rabbits, and miniature farm animals. This course emphasizes sustainable practices, animal welfare, and optimizing small-scale operations.

Also Coming Soon!

Chickens, Ducks, Pheasants, Rabbits, Mini Sheep, Mini Goats, Mini Horses, Mini cows, mini pigs, etc.

Top Quaility - Quail Raising

Expert Quail Raising Techniques: Master the art of quail cultivation with techniques for breeding, feeding, and healthcare that ensure high-quality yields. Suitable for both beginners and experienced farmers looking to diversify their poultry ventures.

Also Coming Soon!

Aquaponics

Integrating Aquaculture and Hydroponics: This course explores the symbiotic integration of fish and plant cultivation systems. Learn to design and manage aquaponic systems for efficient water use and organic food production.

Also Coming Soon!

Hydroponics

Soilless Plant Cultivation Techniques: Focus on hydroponic technologies that allow plants to grow in nutrient-rich solutions without soil. Understand system setups, nutrient management, and environmental controls for optimal plant health and yield.

Also Coming Soon!

Aeroponics

The Future of Soil-Free Agriculture: Investigate aeroponics, a cutting-edge planting method where roots suspended in air absorb nutrients from a fine mist. This course covers system design, nutrient solutions, and the benefits of aeroponic growing.

Also Coming Soon!

Companion Planting

Enhancing Garden Harmony: Learn how to strategically pair plants to enhance garden health and productivity. This course delves into the principles of companion planting to naturally repel pests, improve pollination, and increase yields.

Also Coming Soon!

Perennial Crops

Cultivating Long-Term Garden Productivity: Focusing on the integration and benefits of perennial vegetables and fruit trees in a permaculture system, which can provide yield for years with minimal maintenance compared to annuals.

Also Coming Soon!

Annual Crops

Maximizing Yearly Yields: Focus on the cultivation of annual crops from seeding to harvest. Gain insights into the lifecycle management of annual plants, emphasizing techniques to maximize yield and quality each year.

Also Coming Soon!

Renewable Energy Integration

Renewable Integration: Explore how to integrate renewable energy solutions such as solar, wind, and bioenergy into permaculture designs to create self-sustaining systems. This course covers the basics of renewable energy technologies and practical applications in agricultural settings.

Also Coming Soon!

Raised Beds

Efficient and Ergonomic Gardening Techniques: Explore the advantages of raised bed gardening, from improved soil conditions to better pest control. Learn how to construct and manage raised beds to optimize space and enhance plant health.

Also Coming Soon!

Container Gardening Mastery

Thriving Gardens in Small Spaces: Unlock the potential of container gardening with this comprehensive guide designed for urban dwellers and those with limited garden space. This course will teach you how to effectively utilize containers to grow a variety of plants, from herbs and vegetables to ornamental flowers. Learn about suitable container types, soil mixtures, watering practices, and how to maximize yield in a compact area. Whether on a balcony, patio, or windowsill, this course provides all the insights needed to create a productive and beautiful container garden that aligns with permaculture principles.

Also Coming Soon!

Integrative Pest Management (IPM) - Expanding on pest management to include biological controls, ecological balances, and integrated pest and predator dynamics.

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Holistic Predator Management for Plants and Livestock: Explores integrated strategies for safeguarding both plant and animal components of permaculture systems.

Also Coming Soon!

Integrated Disease and Fungus Management: Identifying common diseases and fungal infections, preventive measures, cultural practices to enhance plant resilience, biological controls, and appropriate organic treatments. Discuss the role of beneficial fungi, such as mycorrhizae, in promoting plant health and soil fertility.

Also Coming Soon!

Composting

Turning Waste into Resource: This course teaches the science and methods of composting organic waste into rich soil amendments. Learn different composting techniques to improve soil health and boost garden productivity.

Also Coming Soon!

Using and Raising Beneficial Bugs

Leveraging Natural Allies: Discover how to attract and sustain beneficial insects that aid in pest control and pollination. Learn to identify helpful bugs and create habitats that support their populations in your garden. This course offers strategies for attracting, raising, and maintaining populations of beneficial bugs to improve ecosystem health and crop yields.

Also Coming Soon!

Planting Systems: Square Foot & 3 Sisters

Efficient Planting Systems: Explore efficient planting systems like square foot gardening and the traditional Three Sisters method. These approaches maximize space, resources, and crop compatibility, suitable for diverse gardening environments.

Also Coming Soon!

Planting Systems: Agroforestry & forest Gardening

Creating Edible Landscapes: This course teaches the principles of agroforestry and forest gardening, which integrate trees and shrubs into agricultural landscapes for sustainability, biodiversity, and food production.

Also Coming Soon!

Planting Systems: Planning and scheduling planting and harvesting times for crops

Strategic Crop Planning and Scheduling: Master the art of planting and harvesting timing to ensure continuous production and optimal use of space and resources. This course provides tools and methods for effective seasonal planning and tools and techniques for timing crop rotations and succession plantings to ensure continuous yield.

Also Coming Soon!

Planting Systems: Seed Saving and Plant Breeding

Preserving Plant Diversity: Gain valuable skills in seed saving and plant breeding techniques to maintain and enhance plant diversity in your garden. This course teaches methods for harvesting, storing, and propagating seeds, as well as basics of genetic selection for desirable traits.

Also Coming Soon!

Soil Health management & Regenerative techniques

Dive into advanced soil health practices that restore and maintain fertile land. Learn about soil structure, nutrient cycling, and regenerative techniques that boost ecosystem resilience. Learn techniques such as no-till farming, cover cropping, and biochar application to promote soil health and plant vitality.

Also Coming Soon!

Water management & rain water harvesting

Learn to design water-efficient landscapes using principles of permaculture. This course covers water capture, storage solutions, swale construction, and irrigation techniques that reduce dependence on municipal water systems. Learn to design systems that conserve water while supporting a thriving garden.

Also Coming Soon!

Designing Your Urban Permaculture Eco-System

Workbook Course: This interactive workbook is designed to guide you through creating your own urban permaculture system, tailored to your personal space and needs. Filled with detailed instructions, step-by-step guides, and practical advice, it helps you integrate sustainable practices into your urban environment. From small space solutions and vertical gardens to efficient water use and composting, this workbook provides all the tools you need to transform your living space into a thriving eco-friendly permaculture landscape.

Also Coming Soon!

DIY Permaculture Homesteading Project Guides

Homesteading Essentials: Engage in hands-on projects to build your self-sufficient homestead, from rain barrels to greenhouses. This course provides step-by-step instructions for DIY projects that enhance sustainability and functionality in homesteading.

Also Coming Soon!

Climate Specific Strategies

Permaculture Strategies for Different Environments: Tailor permaculture practices to different climatic conditions. This course explores strategies to mitigate challenges and leverage advantages in various climates, ensuring ecological balance and agricultural productivity.

Also Coming Soon!

Wildlife Conservation

Conservation in Permaculture Landscapes: Learn to design permaculture systems that support local wildlife conservation efforts. This course covers habitat creation, species protection, and the integration of wildlife-friendly practices into agricultural landscapes.

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Social Permaculture

Cultivating Community Resilience: Explore the social aspects of permaculture, focusing on community building, collaborative projects, and sustainable living networks. Learn to apply permaculture ethics beyond the garden, fostering social equity and community well-being.

Also Coming Soon!

Legal Aspects & Sustainability Certifications

Understand the legal frameworks and sustainability certifications relevant to permaculture practices. This course provides insights into zoning laws, organic certification processes, and other regulatory considerations.

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Advanced Permaculture Design

Crafting Complex Systems: Take your permaculture skills to the next level with advanced design techniques. This course covers complex system integrations, detailed case studies, and innovative approaches to solving ecological and agricultural challenges.