My black walnut split in half is this supposed to happen? Is it gonna die? (((( Is it like a pea and it has 2 embryos inside?Chatgpt says no but I bet it doesn't know there's nobody talking about this. Those with walnut experience please help. Thank you for your time.
Jessy Williams wrote:Trends like "cottagecore," "goblincore," "fairycore," and "hobbitcore" emerged during COVID, as people sought a deeper connection with nature. I have a feeling that a lot of people would think that permaculture is extremely those cores. While we may have missed the initial wave, the aftereffects are still prevalent, and these themes remain popular. We still have an opportunity to tap into this trend and make something meaningful. Also, show off your cute animals they love animals.
Nancy Reading wrote:Jessy - Great idea to "infect more minds with permaculture"! You could look at it as diversity in planting ideas rather than seeds perhaps.
Have you seen the Wheaton Eco scale ? Paul explains that trying to push "Joe Average" into deep green can be counter productive, just taking a little step - like sprouting seeds on the window sill, is reachable by more people and nudges them in the right direction. Telling them about composting toilets or hugelkultur maybe a step too far at first. What I am trying to say is that people are at all levels and maybe a level 1 or 2 video is actualy more likely to go viral than a level 8 one - and do more good with it. Be sure to mention permies.com though, and maybe more people will find their way here too!
I've seen that thread, but I haven't actually read it in detail. But I read it up now I would say I'm level 1 or 2 too an armchair gardener. Currently, I'm a college student living with my parents, and we do have a yard and a garden, so there might be potential for something interesting there.
It's true that levels above one and two of permaculture can be a bit technical, but I've noticed that many people on TikTok are using it as a form of escapism. If we could showcase the end results of permaculture and highlight individuals who are practicing its advanced stages—without getting too bogged down in the technicalities—I believe it could really resonate with people. It’s like selling a dream, and given that many are drawn to aesthetics, this could be a winning approach.
Trends like "cottagecore," "goblincore," "fairycore," and "hobbitcore" emerged during COVID, as people sought a deeper connection with nature. I have a feeling that a lot of people would think that permaculture is extremely those cores. While we may have missed the initial wave, the aftereffects are still prevalent, and these themes remain popular. We still have an opportunity to tap into this trend and make something meaningful. Also, show off your cute animals they love animals.
I think many people here would love to see permaculture go viral! TikTok has a way of making ideas spread quickly if you hit the algorithm right. It would be wonderful for those who are well-established or even starting out too to create content on TikTok to educate the youth(biggest demographic on tiktok), as they are our future!
I would love to participate, but I don’t have land for permaculture at the moment. Perhaps I could talk about cob or something using a greenscreen or something similar. There are likely videos out there about TikTok algorithms, but it often comes down to a bit of luck and following trends as well.
It would be in everyone’s best interest to give it a try; eventually, one of us will strike it big! I’d love to hear your thoughts on this.
Rebekah Harmon wrote:I'm curious to see which factors affect the quality of the finished yarn on next year's flax patch!
How much yarn would I need in order to weave-say-4 yards of fabric for a dress? Or a couple shirts and shorts? The weft calculator online says about 92,000 yards 😵
Since I made about 6 yards of singles this year, assuming nothing in my technique or growing conditions improved, I would need to grow 15,000 times what I grew this year. That would be 240,000 square feet for a flax patch. That's 5 acres!! For ONE outfit!
Holy smokes! I better hope my technique improves 100 fold! Because I doubt I can get away with more than 200 square feet. Even a quarter acre feels impossible.
I know, right? It's so sad when I found out how much area you need to make such a tiny amount of fabric. I started spiraling so much that I created this account to write a post about it.
As for the fur underwear question, hmm, it sounds a little uncomfortable for me. However, the outer fur is probably better because the leather on the inside is waterproof, so they could make good adult diapers or period covers.
Maybe you should try putting him on a collar and chaining him to something, like a tree. That way, he wouldn't be able to jump the fence or surprise you, while also protecting his girls. But if you're really, really determined, I've heard of one or two anecdotes about people who grabbed a goat by the horns and wrestled them. He swiped at the goat's legs a few times to make it trip and submit, and it never butted them again. However, I wouldn't recommend it!
Jessy Williams wrote: Thanks! Also, Nancy, that's a pretty cool idea. I actually have never seen strip farming, and it looks so pretty! It's a solid idea.
It'll also be easier for maintenance I wonder if the inter-strip is enough to keep the water in place in a flat area. Stripception!
Great picture Jessy! and look!
Mark Shepherd's New Forest Farm
Jay's suggestion of looking at Mark Shepherd's work is spot on! He has strips and swales on keylines (just off contour to capture more water into the soil) so similar to your picture!
A base principle of Permaculture is observation, which is dependent on the exact part of the exact piece of land. I have only a tad less than 10 acres and the differences in soil types, vegetation, moisture, sunlight etc seems to differ every 100 ft or so.
However, the more I've read about successful farmers, the more diversity is a big part of the equation. Strip planting, paddock planting, and rotational grazing are big themes that cross many ecosystems. Planting acres of monoculture has proven to be a disadvantage to the soil and the environment as a whole. In my mind, the key thing is to leave that in the past!
Hmm, I haven't heard of those people yet but I will put that on my reading list. Thanks
(((( Is it like a pea and it has 2 embryos inside?Chatgpt says no but I bet it doesn't know there's nobody talking about this. Those with walnut experience please help. Thank you for your time.
