Nancy Reading

Hi, Welcome to permies!
I thought you might get more attention if you had your own thread!

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It looks like this project is going strong still!



Beacon food forest site

They're going to have a pie day retreat this year if anyone is in the area!

Pie Day Retreat 2026!

Save the Date for the Beacon Food Forest Pie Day Retreat happening on Saturday 3/14 1pm - 4pm at Cedar Tea House in Seattle!

We will share in a potluck of pies of all types, sweet & savory, and drink delicious herbal beverages crafted by our friends at Cedar Tea House in Columbia City, Seattle.

We will listen to presentations as we eat and then break into small groups to discuss topics like the expansion of the forest, The Native Guild, The BIPOC Garden, The Young Person’s Garden, Sunset Labs, upcoming events and much more!

This event will be a great opportunity for new folks who are interested in volunteering at Beacon Food Forest to learn about projects happening in 2026 and ways to get involved.

Ac Baker wrote:(Such as a capped "tube" of wire mesh into the middle, to allow in air?)

Just considering the possible thermal chimney effects and whether one could make use of them. You'd need air inlets as well; compost tends to be more solid than logstacks.

paul wheaton wrote:I'm not sure, but i think the current system is that when people get 20 apples, they get one slice of pie.  But they don't get any more apple based pie freebies after that.  

Maybe folks can confirm that this is the way things are working now?

That's my understanding too - a slice for the first 20 apples.

It's amazing to think on isn't it!

Be careful you don't fall off...

Well done everyone! One day the world will be dominated by permaculture - keep on with the happy work!

A week's hard work distilled into a few pictures and an artisan tool - thankyou Harry! There is something truely alchemical in working with metal, so I sympathise with your fascination with blacksmithing. I hope you are able to do more of it at wheaton labs - I wonder if the rocket forge is still there? Mind you that hand cranked forge looks rather effective.