Mike Haasl

I'd go oddball or homesteading oddball

Well, I can't speak to legal stuff, but I'd start by shopping for a Pepper that might be a good fit in the List of Peppers.  If some seem like a possible fit, send them a pm

I think that the way it's written, you can do whatever BBs you want within the Straw list. I might try to avoid redoing them but I don't think that's a deal breaker.

Thanks Jack! I haven't had time to improve it this year or last.  But the plastic has started to fail so I do need to reskin it this summer.  I have been leaning towards twin wall polycarbonate but I'm not sure if I need to add any structure to hold it up.  My rafters happen to be on 4 foot centers but it might need some horizontal support.  Which is doable if needed.

I think I'll skip the glass for the yoga area.  Getting glass up there would be a real struggle and a potential safety and air sealing nightmare.

Based on my experience, I'll be able to go with one or two tiny vents at the bottom, instead of the row of patio doors.  And I'll remove the reflectix roller and associated hardware at the ridge.

Fun project, anyone wanna come help with it?  :)

Thanks for the explanation Esteban! I don't have much experience with J tubes so I'm mainly going from the experience of cutting firewood to 15" for Paul's wood burners.  I'm assuming you're currently using those woody bits so you're getting direct feedback on how well they work.  Keep at it!

Hey Esteban, what does "processing woody bits" mean?  Where is the wood coming from that you're processing?  It seems you're making them into short chunks. I thought J tubes liked longer pieces?  Curious mind wants to know :)

No problem Tess, it's at the Straw level of PEP...  Welcome!

There's a BB for making a dust pan already: dustpan

It definitely wouldn't work to make one for an RMH BB, doubly so since there's a BB for it already

Here's another pile for your enjoyment!

This is a badge bit (BB) that is part of the PEM curriculum.  Completing this BB is part of getting the sand badge in Earthworks.

Swales are an excellent way to Slow, Sink and Spread water on the landscape.  Let's get out the shovel and make one happen!

 
 

Here's a video of what we're after:


Minimum requirements:
  - Create 36 feet of swales on sloped land
      - Can be two swales that add up to 36 feet
  - On contour
  - Deep enough so when completely full of water it's at least 8" deep
  - Level berm on downhill side
  - Immediately seeded and mulched
  - Has a spillway

Provide proof of the following as pictures or video (<2 min):
  - Landscape you're starting with
  - Contour marked out with the device you used to ensure it's on contour
  - Excavation underway
  - Depth of excavation (perhaps a level resting on the berm at one end and a tape measure showing depth)
  - Finished swale(s) showing length is at least 36'
  - Seeding the swale and berm
  - Mulching the swale and berm
  - Spillway