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Hello! Looking forward to learning and networking.

Starting from scratch after moving into a new-to-us home.

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Welcome to the forum!

I would love to hear more.  What are your plans?
 
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There are so many options. I'm not sure where to start.

My experience so far has been largely with water conservation and collection, growing food/composting and raising animals. All good things.

The home itself is a modular/manufactured home from the 1970's. I'd like to take a look at options to make it as energy efficient as possible, I suppose. I have 1.5 acres, about... 1/4 of which is wooded and lovely. The other 3/4 is 'landscaped' yard. I'm thinking about doing something about that also. Not a huge fan of grass lawns.

The woods... Definitely needs a faerie forest.

I just want to do... All the things. I don't even know where to start. (Par from tearing out the rhododendrons in the front yard. Bleh!)

I guess if I had to prioritize them, I'd say that growing food, creating compost, rain collection and feathered friends are my top priorities.

I'm open to suggestions!

Much Love From The Rainy State!!!

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It seems to me that asking good questions is the start of finding good answers.

Walk us through your land, and we will happily toss ideas your way.
 
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