Jules Silverlock

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At WL:

This one?

from: https://permies.com/t/80/33160/wofati-cooper-cabin

Maybe this one (2nd one along)?


Not finished, but might be good for an article, showing DIY.

from: https://permies.com/wiki/57812/Wood-Heat-DIY-Rocket-Mass

Not technically a photo, but would look good in an article




Not at WL


Always a classic/not at WL though?



from: https://permies.com/t/241673/beauty-open-fireplace-efficiency-rocket



from: https://permies.com/t/54948/Rocket-Mass-Heaters-International-USA

2 months ago
What a beauty!  Looks amazing.  

I wonder if the folks at Wheaton Labs who are dealing with the.. ahem.. backend :) of the system have any comments/feedback about the differences/ups/downs of an internal willow feeder versus the outdoor ones.  
3 months ago



From Michael Judd:

To celebrate more nut trees getting planted we are hosting our 4th Annual Chestnut Roast at the majestic Thorpwood Lodge here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come enjoy the gorgeous lodge (made from chestnut wood), a chestnut themed lunch, music, presentations, hand-crafted chestnut beer, fresh roasted chestnuts, desserts, and more nutty fun. Key note speaker is Kevin M. Atticks, Maryland Secretary of Agriculture.



If you're not able to make it, maybe you can plant some nuts instead!  Or perhaps you'd consider sponsoring the chestnut roast - see below for more info.  



Here is some more info from Michael about hybrid chestnut development:

Hybrid chestnuts are a fascinating development in the world of agriculture and permaculture. They are cultivated varieties that result from crossbreeding American chestnuts (Castanea dentata) with other species, such as Chinese chestnuts (Castanea mollissima) or Japanese chestnuts (Castanea crenata). This hybridization is primarily aimed at combining the best traits of each species to produce trees that are resistant to chestnut blight, while also maintaining high productivity of tasty nuts.

Historical Context
The American chestnut was once a dominant tree species in eastern North American forests, renowned for its valuable timber and as a source of food. However, in the early 20th century, a fungal disease known as chestnut blight, caused by Cryphonectria parasitica, devastated the population, virtually eliminating the species from the landscape. This led to a significant ecological and economic impact.

Development of Hybrid Varieties
Hybrid chestnuts have been developed through selective breeding projects aimed at combining the resilience of the American chestnut while incorporating resistance traits from productive Asian varieties. These programs have shown promising results, producing trees that thrive in areas where American chestnuts were once prevalent and beyond.

Future of Hybrid Chestnuts
The development and cultivation of hybrid chestnuts hold potential for ecological restoration, economic benefits from chestnut production, and even carbon sequestration. Organizations such as SilvoCulture are continually working on improving these hybrids to bring back chestnut trees to the landscapes and plates of North America.

In conclusion, hybrid chestnuts represent a promising step towards revitalizing the role that chestnut trees once played in North America's natural and agricultural environments. Through continued research and breeding efforts, there is hope that these hybrids will fill the ecological niche left vacant by the American chestnut's decline.

Please consider joining out efforts by sponsoring SilvoCulture's upcoming Chestnut Roast  - whether you can make it in person or not.



4 months ago


The 2024 Permaculture Design Contest from PINA is coming.
If you are a PINA member (or sign up to become one) you can enter to have the chance of winning a $5000 Grand Prize to use towards implementing your designs.




Do you have a design you've been meaning to implement, but have been held back by the cost? This is your shot to make a real difference in your community.

Winning the Permaculture Design Contest will give you the funds to make your dream project a reality. Plus, PINA will be there to offer guidance to ensure your project gets implemented successfully.




Previous example design submissions are below, so you can see that a range of styles are encouraged:

 
 


Event Info:
● You must be a PINA member ($20 per year is the lowest membership tier) to enter the contest
● Contestants need to have a PDC certificate
● Enter to win a $5000 cash prize to implement your design
● Submission Period: August 15th 2024-October 15th 2024
● Announce Winner(s): November 1st
● Submission page: https://pina.in/design_2024-pina-design-contest/
5 months ago


The 2024 Permaculture Design Contest from PINA is coming.
If you are a PINA member (or sign up to become one) you can enter to have the chance of winning a $5000 Grand Prize to use towards implementing your designs.




Do you have a design you've been meaning to implement, but have been held back by the cost? This is your shot to make a real difference in your community.

Winning the Permaculture Design Contest will give you the funds to make your dream project a reality. Plus, PINA will be there to offer guidance to ensure your project gets implemented successfully.




Previous example design submissions are below, so you can see that a range of styles are encouraged:

 
 


Event Info:
● You must be a PINA member ($20 per year is the lowest membership tier) to enter the contest
● Contestants need to have a PDC certificate
● Enter to win a $5000 cash prize to implement your design
● Submission Period: August 15th 2024-October 15th 2024
● Announce Winner(s): November 1st
● Submission page: https://pina.in/design_2024-pina-design-contest/
5 months ago
Michael Judd & Jane Dennison are creating a public natural burial ground at the Morris Orchard, the third green burial ground in Maryland.



The Morris Orchard sits at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in historic Frederick, Maryland.  This majestic 36 acre reserve is home to a mature chestnut, black walnut and northern pecan orchard, adjacent to a sweeping meadow.  A peaceful and majestical place.



Michael Judd, with Make Films, presented a short film, 'Wish You Were Here', about his father’s passing 9 years ago and how they were able to have a natural green burial on their own homestead which led him on the journey to help create a public natural burial ground.



Michael says:

For years we had been harvesting nuts from the Morris Orchard which was owned by an elderly couple and when they chose to sell we stepped right in to help preserve this very special place.  We have now been approved for a 7.5 acre natural burial ground that spans parts of a 60 year old chestnut grove, a 25 year old black walnut and pecan grove, and a majestic meadow that is soon to become an orchard too.



To learn more about Morris Orchard and to be kept updated on their progress go HERE

5 months ago
So you think you know all there is to know about the humble herb spiral?


Come to a free webinar and hear edible landscaping expert, Michael Judd, talk about dry stack and free form garden spirals.

Join this free webinar with clear and engaging information to build the best type for your space, with tips on preparing, constructing and planting to create optimum habitat, promoting diversity, abundance and beauty!





Topics covered include:
  • Why build an herb spiral
  • Dry stack version
  • Free form version
  • Planting the spiral and filling the niches
  • Tips and tricks







  • The Finer Details
  • Sign up using the button above and we will send you an email a few days before the event with the link to join the webinar.
  • Webinar will last approximately 30 minutes followed by Q&A.
  • We recommend coming to the scheduled event so you can ask Michael your questions, but if you can’t, be sure to register anyway as we’ll send out a replay later (available for only 72hrs).

  • We can’t wait to see you there!




    About Michael
    Michael has worked with agro-ecological and whole-system designs throughout the Americas for over two decades, focusing on applying permaculture and ecological design. His projects increase local food security and community health in both tropical and temperate growing regions. He is the founder of Ecologia Edible & Ecological Landscape Design, Project Bona Fide, an international nonprofit supporting agro-ecology research, and co-founder of SilvoCulture, a Maryland based nonprofit which is helping plant 1 million nut trees in the Mid-Atlantic region. He is also the author of ‘Edible Landscaping with a Permaculture Twist’, and ‘For the Love of PawPaws’.

    Michael’s work has been featured in The New York Times, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and BBC. Presenter for notable institutions such as the US Botanical Garden, Smithsonian, and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.

    Michael and his family live along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Frederick, Maryland.

    https://ecologiadesign.com/





    6 months ago
    Thanks Leigh!  I like the look of the bottom 2 for booking printing potentially. Thanks again for these helpful links!

    Yury Smirnov wrote:I have got 56 USD of affiliate earnings at the moment.
    Can I use it to pay $35 to get the whole bundle for myself?
    Please let me know how can I do that?



    Hi Yury!  This should now be sorted. It's not something you can do yourself – we have to fiddle with some switches back here in the Permies' cupboard, but I think I've successfully done that now.

    - I've given you access to the Permaculture Adventure Bundle.
    - I've deducted $35 from your affiliate earnings as they were yet to be paid out to you.

    So that should be all good – let me know if you have any dramas
    I just watched this excellent short film by The Weedy Garden of a day in the life of Geoff.  Wanted to share with you guys:

    6 months ago