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  1. big brown horse

    Dehydrated okra - excellent!

    If you slice it, season it with salt etc. THEN dehydrate, it makes a great saltycrunchy snack. :D
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    Old wood and brush usage-Hugelkulter

    I'm about to build another one on top of a large tree stump. Easier than removing it, right?
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    ɯnɹoɟ ʇsǝʇ

    I love "The Grapevine" :) Hey Steve, do you cover up those carrots with anything?
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    USDA Sued over approval of GMO Alfalfa

    :clap I know I'm not the only person here that looks at the pretty sunny lawns in suburbia and thinks, "Wow, what a great place for a bunch of (well mulched) raised beds! What a waste to have just a lawn!" :rant
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    Hugulkultur...A different kind of "Composting"

    I used (in this order) green logs, old rotted logs, branches, yard clippings, horse manure, dirt, leaves and compost. Then I heavily mulched with straw. Ideally you should build one in the early fall so it will be ready to plant in by the spring. I started late so mine may not be ready to...
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    Old wood and brush usage-Hugelkulter

    Hey BB! I built one recently too. Learning about Hugelkulters and permaculture in general has totally changed my way of gardening. I have a whole side yard dedicated to my permaculture experiment. (I don't throw away cardboard or paper bags either. ;) )
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    The Hugelkultur Experiment

    Believe it or not, they are very successful. It is nature's way of gardening. You will NEVER have to till it either, if you mantain it the right way. :)
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    The Hugelkultur Experiment

    I started mine this year as well. :) (Look DM, I logged on FINALLY!! Don't know why, oh well, guess my computer is happy today.)
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    Weeds--How do you control them?

    Another "Routh Stout" fan! :thumbsup
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    Chipmunk day :) and mindless public rambling ..please join in

    HI Hidelight, Apple packs, wow, I never even thought of that! Well, since we are in the same zone, I want to ask you about starting seeds. I have mini greenhouses like the size of your apple pack greenhouse. Do you have lights and a "warmer"? I don't when do you think I can start my seeds...
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    Story Time (Meet my new roto-tiller)

    Heehee, he isn't paying attention is he? :P The pig's name is Benson, btw. :)
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    Story Time (Meet my new roto-tiller)

    Long story short a piglet wandered into my yard about a month and a half ago. Nobody claimed him so he is ours now. My plan is to use him to roto-till and fertilize my new 10 X 20 garden plot for next year's garden. Oh boy, is he a great roto-tiller!!! Here is a cute photo of him and some of...
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    What's goin' on y'all!

    You are right pumpkin peep! It is supposed to be fire proof b/c the straw is so compact when it is baled. The more I research it the easier it sounds! There is a Montessori school not too far from me that was made this way. I think if I start small with the chickens I can afford to learn...
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    What's goin' on y'all!

    :yuckyuck
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    What's goin' on y'all!

    http://strawbalehomes.com/Strawbale%20FAQ.html I have not even started yet. If you keep the straw bales dry during the process, cover them up with earthen-stucco etc. then you will have a nice durable structure that lasts for a very long time. My plan is to build it using "load bearing"...
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    What's goin' on y'all!

    Aww thanks! My garden is a mess right now. It is done until the spring. I did plant my garlic in time and I have some kale in a planter AWAY from my new, wonderful ducks. They will get some when it gets nice and full. My poor chickens live in a tent city on Sanford and Son's back lot...at...
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    Redneck planter

    Classy! :lol:
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    What's goin' on y'all!

    Just checkin in. I've been up to my ears in sufficient self trying to learn how to make a straw built coop for the girls. :P I havn't been over here in a while and I just wanted to say HI! :D :mow <--I'm so glad this guy never makes it to the flower!
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