Cole Tyler

I avoid electric and hybrid passenger size vehicles at any cost, not permie at all in my opinion. For one, the battery systems are an environmental castasrophe. No electricity to re-charge something like that here where I live anyways.

Besides, nearly all the electricity produced around here comes from coal burning powerplants that are responsible for eating mountains a couple hundred miles east and south of me, ewww.

Plus, good luck trying to diagnose and repair the powertrain on an electric vehicle after they inevitably start acting up some years down the road! All machines do. And let alone the initial cost of even trying to buy a decent one??

Newer stuff is full of so-called enviro-friendly features that compromise reliabilty, and in my opinion actually put more trash into the planet with excess components (typically plastic), modules, and even fluids that are failure and replacement prone...ever pay attention to the trash cans around the diesel pumps and see the big empty plastic jugs of "diesel exhaust fluid" piled around?

I quit my full-time mechanic job over 10 years ago because of the way the auto industry was going, it literally made me become a permie I was in such turmoil over the situation and where I saw things heading.

To me, the best permie vehicles are early 2000's era and prior. Japanese made 4 cylinder gas engine cars, and American made 4x4 gas or diesel V8 trucks. One of each, done!

Mayyyybe an electric motorcycle that friction charged, and/or solar charged that had a removable battery that doubled as a portable power bank would be useful?

Your idea about the heat well is interesting! Made me smile - gave me a nice flowing visual of the warm/cool energy flow in constant motion.

I am skeptical of its affectiveness tho, as you would need some way to essentially trap that warm rising air before it shoots to the sky, and the hole would likely just fill with water, and/or be a potential hazard as a death pit for non-plant life.

Doesn't mean you shouldn't try, as there could be some work-arounds of your idea that may actually lead you to creating some sort of small microclimate area :)

Lots or little to consider here. I would suggest looking up Twisted Tree Farm in the state of New York and seeing if that model appeals to you.

For years I've pondered and tinkered about a nursery as well...but I'm a total slow roller. That can be a good thing tho as I'm getting lots of experience in the ways of doing and not doing things, so be patient and start very small with low expectations. I've lost hundreds and more trees over the years mainly to my inability to water regularly and/or insects and animals.

To bare root, or potted, or both?

Online sales involving shipping, or on-site pickup, or both?

Native wildlife and ecosystem boosters, or domestic ornamentals for aesthetic landscaping, or both?

1st season trying sunroots, might be a new favorite 🌻

Heres some more pics

Been living on nearly 30 rural acres for several years now and like the idea of a female partner to add some diversity and feminine energy to the mix.

Open to any age, as long as you have a connection and passion to create and cultivate the Earth and self, in ways that align with all the universal flows towards growth and a relatively peaceful and accepting co-existence with all life. Of course thats the "goal" per say, but none of us are perfect! The yearning for healing, and understanding the ups and downs along the way in a long-view perspective matters most.

I'm attracted to non-capitalist, fit, unconventional women that are obsessed with plants, seed saving, ecoystem protection and rehabilitation, and don't want a normie 9-5 job. Daydreamers and fools welcome.

I do part-time mechanic work, landscaping, and vegetable farming, along with experience in general construction. Been working on all kinds of stuff around here, mainly garden/earthworks related. Most of the tools and equipment a person would want are here, including a rad little 4x4 digger tractor :) ...usually even have an extra vehicle or 2 sitting around. So you can come with nothing, except your ambition!

Ideal partner would want to stay and team up while enjoying taking the time and philosophy to boost up a small-scale native plant and veg nursery/landscaping operation. For meaningful fun, I made and maintain paths thru the entire place so theres always something to go experience or do in the so called "invasives" management realm. No sprays here, chop and drop only.

Herb and veg garden space is at about max size for me to handle, maybe even too big, oops 😊 I especially like growing corn, beans, okra, squash and taters, among many others!

A root cellar and better shop setup are nearing time to begin, maybe along with watever ideas you have?

Lets talk about it all and share a few pics as mutual attraction and vibes are so important! Im not the greatest pic taker, but I think this place is beautiful - great mix of hilly feral fields and some forest. Thats me planting some black locust seedlings in the snow earlier this winter. Send a PM or just reply here if you'd rather, thanks for reading.

About a month ago I did a 30 foot row in a feral field. Just broadforked it, a 2" layer of composted wood chips then pressed seeds in 2 rows staggered, about every 10" or so. Then covered with chopped leaves.

We shall see, I'm with ya on the ease of just collecting the seeds from another asparagus patch, planting and being patient. What I just sowed is a combination of my own and some I snatched while at another farm :)

I am having OK luck in a section that I transplanted tiny 1st year seed spouts several years ago so figured why not try an even easier way? Kentucky ZONE 6-7

Srry if this has been said, I read thru some of the replies, thoughtful...I like the foraging one.

Can you guys buy a "camp" within an hour or so drive of your place? Haha future homestead ;) in the meantime while the relationship sorts out you can just go there as often as need be and start walking around doing the things. Before you know it there will be a little garden surrounded by wildflowers and a t-post fence.

Rad Anthony wrote:Cmon bub let's turn that frown upside down down lol. I hear though...frustrating at times...man you outta get into rain barrels. I forgot to mention that one on the list. You could easily rig rainwater harvesting, barrels or gardens, with landscaping. I hear ya especially as the weather gets warmer. Best of luck and may you find the help you need to survive and thrive.

... :/ ... Ok I did it!

Thanks for keeping up the positive inspiration and offering up energies and ideas of posibilities.

You mentioned land maintenance/landscaping...

I've been doing it for several years now and in my opinon it can be pretty challenging, but sometimes rewarding.

I've made some pretty good money on certain jobs, which helps me get by - but have also spent some good money and time on getting back and forth to those jobs, and the tools/equipment used.

I'm backing down from it this season, as most people want the work done when I need to be busy in my own gardens! Makes for a very physically and mentally demanding lifestyle juggling the 2. Loooong days which is hard to sustain and keep a decent diet/clean dishes/clothes washed, etc...it's a mess sometimes :)

Another reason I'm backing off is that a vast majority of people don't "get it" and they won't listen to you...they want aesthetic/ornamental, expensive plants and mulch, and also the people with enuf $ to hire you will typically be using poisons around the yard, which is a bummer to work in all day. I've experienced this first hand multiple times.

Maybe someone with better management skills or more disposable income, maybe even a hired hand could pull it off better than me tho! Good luck to anyone pursuing it :)