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meaningless drivel

Quote of the day

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PEPPERS in action

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Northern Lights alert

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A lot about apples!

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Talk me out of (or into) a ukulele

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The simple pleasures of the day (please add your own)

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Growing Apple Trees From Seed Naturally

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2026 - arting - quick art share

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The death of rats - need inspiration for some discworld fan art

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How do I learn to read music?

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Americans, please don't use 2 letter abbreviations for your state!

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How to save fuel when driving?

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Cigar box guitar and variations

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Oil paint as wood stain?

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What to make with just Flour and Water?

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Victory gardens, 2026 version: what are your plans?

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Expedient insulation

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grains and pseudograins

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Positive Customs that are newer

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How to tell if a Watermelon is ripe?

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Why I like scything.....

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Cost effective finish for outbuilding exterior walls

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Traffic noise distances

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Sweet "Mango" Chutney (mango-less)

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Water management on foot paths

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The death of rats - need inspiration for some discworld fan art

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Three Sisters Year 4

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Aug 26 and my apple tree is blooming.

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Multi-function kitchen work station

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urban gardening

Year-Round Gardening in Zones 9–11: Strategies for Seamless Transitions and Abundant Harvests

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Non-plywood subfloor options?

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art

Palette Grey - how to stop wasting oil paint

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Making Valazquez medium for solvent-free oil painting (marble dust, calcite, limestone medium )

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Garden on Corliss Homestead Journal

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gear

Jameson FG-Series Hollow Core Tree Trimming Kit

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Hello, I'm curious about the idea of this...

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cascadia

House of Riona, 2026 performances, garden-and-vintage+ yard stand, and etc.

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wildlife

The (Un)Offical Permie's Wildlife Picture Thread

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potatoes

Most beautiful potatoes

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pasture

problem with yarrow

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How do I start a new post?

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biochar

My dog eats my biochar

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paul wheaton's permaculture podcasts

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