John F Dean

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We began homesteading in the early 1980’s. We presently live on 11 acres. We have Nigerian Dwarf Goats, KuneKune Pigs, bees, and an assortment of chickens. Our driveway is the boundary between zones 6a and 6b. Annual rainfall for us is at 46 inches. We have been together 50+ years.

I don’t consider myself an expert on anything. I am thoroughly enjoying myself in the adventure I created for myself.

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southern Illinois, USA

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photo gallery of old, abandoned, uninhabited homes and barns in your part of the world?

I will try to get some pics up. I love finding isolated plantings of flowers, some gravel, a pot, and maybe a toy or two in the woods. The remains of a homestead. As I explore, I am also careful to watch out for wells. One surprise can ruin your day.

13 hours ago

natural building

jokes

Wait! It doesn’t say “Lose weight”. It says “Get in shape”. Round is a shape!

14 hours ago

meaningless drivel

Composting Nitrile Gloves

Hi Judith,

That is my question. Plastic will break down…into smaller pieces of plastic.

15 hours ago

composting

Sources for fruit trees

Plantscape nursery. It is on a back road ( the Herrin Road) between Herrin and Colp. This is a good sized business, quality product, with good service. I drive about 60 miles to get there and feel it is worth the trip.

15 hours ago

southern illinois

jokes

Ok.i got my resolutions from last year to come up. I didn’t meet the first one to lose weight, but, honestly, I had a lot on my plate.

1 day ago

meaningless drivel

jokes

Well, I am trying to recover the resolutions I made on this damned phone, but no matter what buttons I push it screws up. I am about to bust the damned thing against the fireplace. Anyway, I remember there is another one about patience and temper.

1 day ago

meaningless drivel

Black Locust Coppicing project and blog post

Hi Jarrett,

Welcome to Permies.

1 day ago

woodland

jokes

I honestly tried. I made a note about my New Year resolutions on my cell phone last night. This morning I checked. Auto correct changed exercise to Extra Fries. … oh well.

1 day ago

meaningless drivel

January promotions!

Yes!! Happy New Year everyone. And, great work on Permies this past month.

1 day ago

tinkering with this site

Happy New Year, Everyone!!

Are we bringing in the NewYear … or making sure the old one leaves? Anyway, Happy New Year!

2 days ago

meaningless drivel