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Permaculture advocate in Zimbabwe - too little/too much rain

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meaningless drivel

Quote of the day

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pep

PEPPERS in action

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The aging homesteader

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meaningless drivel

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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In the quiet hours of the bootcamp grind, I found myself: Esteban's Bootcamp Experience

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Talk me out of (or into) a ukulele

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apples

Growing Apple Trees From Seed Naturally

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Best (foodsafe) paper mache paste recipe? And other advice.

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paul wheaton's pseudo blog

what if the cost of food goes up 10x?

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Someone lent me a guitar - how do I learn classical guitar

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a college degree in 2025/2026/2027 ... don't

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2026 - arting - quick art share

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

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Cigar box guitar and variations

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meaningless drivel

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

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art

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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BREAKING WORLD NEWS! VERY IMPORTANT!

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frugality

Expedient insulation

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grains and pseudograins

Geoff Lawton says grain is not really worth the while - what are your thoughts?

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What is your favorite way to eat Blueberries?

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Building a Better World in your Backyard by Paul Wheaton and Shawn Klassen-Koop

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projects

Blackberry Acres homestead diary

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

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fencing

Judith's cedar pergola...how to top with bamboo?

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wells and springs

Water from air

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The Self Sufficient Backyard by Ron & Johanna Melchiore

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meaningless drivel

Scary Weather, Hurricanes and other Storms?

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trees

Early Tree Leaf Drop?

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art

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

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natural building

Insulation for bathtub cavity

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cooking

using sun dried and fresh tomatoes in the same recipe

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Beware of the earworms!

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wells and springs

Sprinkler pumps? shallow (30') well pumps for irrigation? got one!!!

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quail and pigeons

Dove or pigeon?

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bread

NO FRYING! Just pour flour into the boiling water!

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wells and springs

Solar well pump recommendations for 325ft deep well in PNW

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composting

Straw is helping keep my worm bin from drying out

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Apple Poll: Worst Christmas Song!

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permaculture

The Problem is the Solution

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fruit trees

Growing Olive Trees

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nuts

Hazelnuts, when do you pick, and how do you store 'em?

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rockies

Planning the Move to W. Montana (3-5 Year Horizon)

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missoula

Missoula Free Cycles

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teachers' lounge

Teaching permaculture for Volcanic areas

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gardening for beginners

Advice on garden planning

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personal care

Show 302: An Interview with Jay from 1ness

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music

Music of the Moment

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cooking

Sourdough gingerbread, ginger snaps?

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cattle

I'm falling in love with cows

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nibblers

Are these slug eggs?

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pep natural medicine

Make a stinging nettle leaf tincture - PEP BB medicine.sand.stingingnettletincture

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rocket mass heaters

6 inch J rocket stove from firebrick - a pattern to place them?

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cooking

what the heck do I do with all this swiss chard?

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dogs and cats

World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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ethics and philosophy

my thoughts are sometimes better expressed by others.....

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southwest usa

My experience at wheaton labs

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rainwater catchment

Potable water from rainwater - questions, common issues, & fixes?

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sculpture

water art or water features - water fountains, water chains, joyful water sounds and movement

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dyeing

Can I dye something permanently with coffee or tea?

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rocket mass heaters

Shorty Core & Bell under construction - some questions

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dyeing

Dyeing with false indigo plants

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alternative energy

Unlimited Fuel In Perpetuity for Free in Theory - ethanol from spirulina

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chickens

Looks like a great video on free chicken feed

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