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Domestic Dharma: May 2011
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Wednesday, May 18, 2011. Maggie and Marley have cat beds after 10 and 11 years! On my wish list last year I had asked for a soft non-toxic, eco-friendly bed for my old man Marley to lay his bones on. His loving and generous Grandma and pa ordered him this amazing little bed from West Paw Design. West Paw Design makes wonderful pet products in Montana. They ship responsibly with no extra packaging and stuff the beds into small boxes. That's an understatement ;). I love them so much. Last night after we go...
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Temperate Climate Permaculture: Free Plant Guilds E-Book from Midwest Permaculture
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What's a Temperate Climate? Wednesday, April 3, 2013. Free Plant Guilds E-Book from Midwest Permaculture. The team over at Midwest Permaculture has been doing some great work lately, and this free eBook on Plant Guilds is great! If you are unfamiliar with the concept of guilds, you can read my article on Permaculture Guilds. This eBook is a great resource for Permaculture in a Temperate Climate. so, of course, I had to share it! Download the eBook here! John K (Temperate Climate Permaculture). All of the...
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Temperate Climate Permaculture: Permaculture Projects: Swales
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What's a Temperate Climate? Thursday, June 23, 2011. Http:/ wrightings.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Perma-Turramurra 100501 29.jpg. Illustration showing the water storage of a swale - from. Http:/ breathmastery.com/mexico3 files/image012.jpg. As time goes on, rain and wind will continue to push and carry silt and other debris into the swale which will slowly build up a compost-like rich soil. This will only continue to benefit the plants near the swale. Swale design by Bill Mollison. Swales can be v...
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Temperate Climate Permaculture: Beneficial Insects: Ladybugs
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What's a Temperate Climate? Saturday, May 14, 2011. Ladybug Eating an Aphid. Http:/ farm4.static.flickr.com/3554/3577152765 e15c334b55.jpg. Aka Ladybirds (if you are in most English speaking areas of the world other than the U.S.),. Species (Over 5,000 species in the world. Over 450 in North America). Why are they beneficial? Adults and larvae feed on soft-bodied pests, mites, and pest eggs. A larvae will eat about 400 aphid prior to pupating. An Adult can consume over 5,000 aphids in it lifetime. Http:/...
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Temperate Climate Permaculture: Site Index
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What's a Temperate Climate? John talking to a Highland. Why am I interested in Permaculture? Permaculture Guilds - free eBook from Midwest Permaculture. Using Succession in Permaculture. Principle One - Observe and Interact. Principle Two - Catch and Store Energy. Principle Three - Obtain a Yield. Principle Four - Apply Self Regulation and Accept Feedback. Principle Five - Use and Value Renewable Resources and Services. Principle Six - Produce No Waste. Principle Seven - Design from Patterns to Details.
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Temperate Climate Permaculture: Running an Engine on Wood - Biomass Gasification
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What's a Temperate Climate? Friday, July 29, 2011. Running an Engine on Wood - Biomass Gasification. Http:/ www.steam-boilers.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/gasification-2.jpg. This is an amazing subject that I am finally getting my head wrapped around. Honestly, the more I read and learn about this, the more I am shocked that this technology is not more widespread. Let me start with a few definitions first:. Syngas (aka Synthesis Gas or "Producer Gas"). This technology is over 180 years old! Many towns ...
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Apples to Oranges
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The Bay Area has a wealth of local resources for those interested in having their own fruit trees. We are listing a few of our favorites here. These are businesses and products we have had positive experiences with that support our mission of educating people about fruit tree care. Very knowledgeable staff, great selection of healthy trees and shrubs, great tools. Heirloom varieties in Paso Robles. California natives to complement your trees. Shears, saws and other pruning tools. Power Gear bypass shears.
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Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees & Links | Backyardgrowers's Blog
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Growing community, one veggie at a time. Laquo; Save Your Seeds. Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees & Links. Posted November 15, 2010 by backyardgrowers in Uncategorized. Http:/ www.groworganic.com/. Http:/ www.davewilson.com/. Http:/ www.treesofantiquity.com/. Thanks everyone and keep the suggestions coming. Stay tuned for December – Rain Water Catchment Systems and January “Dirt: The Movie” as well as a talk on pruning because January is prime pruning time. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.
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November | 2010 | Backyardgrowers's Blog
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Growing community, one veggie at a time. Archive for November, 2010. Planting Bare Root Fruit Trees & Links. Posted by backyardgrowers in Uncategorized. Http:/ www.groworganic.com/. Http:/ www.davewilson.com/. Http:/ www.treesofantiquity.com/. Thanks everyone and keep the suggestions coming. Stay tuned for December – Rain Water Catchment Systems and January “Dirt: The Movie” as well as a talk on pruning because January is prime pruning time. Join 21 other followers. Past happenings in the garden.
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Orchards Forever: Shortage of cider apples? Let's get on that...
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Peg's Thoughts, Bursting with Green. Saturday, May 17, 2014. Shortage of cider apples? Let's get on that. The Wall Street Journal. Reports that craft cider makers are having trouble getting their hands on flavorful cider apples. I think this sounds like a great entrepreneurial enterprise for anyone with some suitable land who wants to plant some orchards.and the recent state tax incentives in New York make this even more attractive. Some languishing orchards might even be brought back. But the good news ...