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SEPP to Boot: Stephen's Experience (BEL)

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Music of the Moment

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funny signs

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Talk me out of (or into) a ukulele

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permaculture advocate in Zimbabwe - too little/too much rain

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fruit trees

A lot about apples!

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Quote of the day

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The aging homesteader

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meaningless drivel

Northern Lights alert

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

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PEPPERS in action

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Talk me out of (or into) a ukulele

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

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

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2026 - arting - quick art share

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Painting the Glorious Revolution (Discworld fan art)

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Are hobbies dead?

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Are you interested in building a rocket mass heater? What is holding you back?

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How do I learn to read music?

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Growing Apple Trees From Seed Naturally

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Seth's Lazer-Focused, Long-Winded, Lively List of Lab Lessons (BEL)

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How to save fuel when driving?

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

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this forum is for gardeners, homesteaders and permaculture people

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Electrosensitivity - Can Earth-Sheltered and/or Earthen-Walled Structures Help Us?

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Oil paint as wood stain?

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Cigar box guitar and variations

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The Glorious Revolution - 25th of May - Pratchett and discworld

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victory gardens, 2026 version: what are your plans?

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Expedient insulation

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Food Storage For People Who Don’t Hate Food

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Cub scouts newbie growies

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

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Repairing rubber boots

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The Constant Ferment in progress aka Perpetual Pickles Crock

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53M | Spain–France Pyrenees | Seeking an Off-Grid Permaculture Partner (Life & Project)

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Paint made from gum Arabic and hydrated lime? For use on cob.

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

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repair

Repairing an acoustic guitar that sinks in at the bridge (saddle)

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Which bed layout should I go for on my 8% sloped land?

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Are Libraries Still Relevant?

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Guidance on RMH build in a light wood construction

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"Deep Pantry" AKA storing extra of food you like to eat and know how to cook

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Writing books as an after retirement project

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Do pigeons eat honeybees?

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alternative energy

Is 1/2 inch Copper Line big enough from 500 Gallon Propane Tank to Cabin

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jokes

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flowers

Chamomile Planting

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The Magic of Kimchi

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Homestead Nutrition

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fruit trees

Plum Tree (Not) Blossoming

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garden plans, records, results, hopes.....

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Thought experiment - convert a nissen shed

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contact us, contact paul, contact staff ....

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berries

Where to find Cloudberry plants?

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Justin Rhodes 45 minute video tour of wheaton labs basecamp

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great white north

Permaculture homes to visit in interior BC for a family looking to move to BC someday?

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rocket mass heaters

Cushions for the rocket bench

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gamcod

2025 call-out for GAMCOD gardeners

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intentional community

Veteran homesteader family looking for another family with kids

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Middle Aged Couple Searching For a Connection

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fruit trees

First year apple trees with woolly aphids

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Profoundly Promiscuous and Totally Tasty Tomato Project

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SM 69 still very active. Citizen of extreme NW Cascadia

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Please keep all discussion, questions, and comments about moderation in the Tinkering forum

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Be Nice

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ducks and geese

Noisy new ducks, waking up the neighbours

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bugs

How to minimize mosquitoes?

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crowdfunding

Help me harvest Kickstarter learning—what does the feedback tell me?

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chickens

Buff Orpington hen not laying

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Gear Review Grid

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