Hello from North Idaho

[Arrakis]

Hi everyone! Finally joined, been a member of BYC & BYH for year or so and SS for aboit 10 minutes longer than here. See you around.

 

[thistlebloom]

Welcome Arrakis! There are several other members here from north Idaho also.

 

[majorcatfish]

welcome from north carolina....

 

[valley ranch]

Arrakis, Before giving welcome, I'd like to know which planet you were on before landing on Earth. Hope to hear more of your interest in gardening. Thank you Richard an Earthling.

Been in Idaho only once and was impressed with the part of the country I was able to see.

Happy you came by and well, OK Welcome.

 

[Ridgerunner]

Welcome! Glad you joined us!

 

[aftermidnight]

welcome from Vancouver Island B.C.

Annette

 

[so lucky]

Welcome, from SE Missouri. This is a good place to come and chat peaceably, and sometimes we talk about gardening!

 

[Nyboy]

Welcome from NY

 

[baymule]

Welcome from Texas. What do you like to plant in your garden?

 

[valley ranch]

Arrakis was located far from the major populated worlds and their trade routes. It was orbited by two moons: the first and larger of these bore a formation that looked like a human fist; the second had a formation that resembled a kangaroo mouse.

Fight for SurvivalEdit
The fight for survival on the harsh world had long dominated the Fremen's cultural identity. The brutal environment of Arrakis necessitated the frugal use energy and resources, especially water. Also, their history with cultural persecution mandated the need for combat knowledge. These two aspects saw them emerge as efficient and hardy warriors, who used their skills and the environment of Arrakis to fend off offworld opponents who often possess far superior technology and formal training.

The Fremen typically lived in patriarchal tribes, known as sietches, which were led by a naib. Each sietch resides within one of the many rocky formations that dot the sands of Arrakis. Collectively, all Fremen belonged to the Ichwan Bedwine, or broad brotherhood.

Other human settlers included the graben population in the urbanized areas. This population consisted of traders and offworlders who tried to make their living through trading water or spice. The promise of riches through the sale of water to the Fremen and the sale of the spice melange to other worlds brought many people to the more populous areas of the planet.