Miles Flansburg

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since Feb 03, 2011
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Colo: Zones 4 to 5,
Urban and Forest gardening
Miles was born into a ranching family. His Mom and Dad moved to the big city so he has lived in both worlds. Miles is married with two children. He has been gardening all of his life , in Colorado and Wyoming. A Wyoming Master Gardener and Permaculture enthusiast. Miles loves hiking, camping and fishing in the Rockies. He and his family live on a small suburban lot outside of Denver. In 2024 he bought a 3.5 acre parcel outside of Walsenburg Colorado to practice some permaculture techniques on.
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Hello Judith, Nice to read your voice and know you are still around. I hope I can stay healthy enough to still be working the soil when I am 75. 85 years would truly be a blessing.
1 month ago
Howdy all, just saying hello. Been in Denver for a while and recently bought a small lot near Walsenburg to putz around on.
1 month ago
Howdy all, long time, no posts. I have finally retired after many long hours spent working in very toxic environments. We sold our land in Wyoming, paid off our house in Denver, and had a bit left over to buy a 3.5 acre lot outside of a small community called Walsenburg, Colorado. It's a two and a half hour drive from home, so for now I only get down there every so often, but it gives me a place to get away and putz in the dirt. This is raw land, covered in Pinyon, cedar and juniper trees. A few scrub oaks and current bushes. Lots of cactus and herbs and grasses that I am still discovering. There is a large arroyo down the middle of the lot so I have spent some time building a bridge across it to access the whole property. Two 18 inch culverts through it, that I hope will be enough to let a large cloudburst of water pass through. I have rented a skid steer to do that work and will be renting one again this spring sometime, to do some earthworks. Still getting to know the local community and find sources for compost and building materials. Lots of dreams and schemes thatI hope to get done in my remaining years.  
1 month ago
Howdy Jesse, I have been following the website for a while now, Looks like things are growing fast. Do you know if they are still looking at other communities in  Arizona, Wyoming, and Idaho? Any updates on those areas?
Do you know of any Utah residents who have started youtube channels? Links?
2 years ago
Howdy kathleen, Welcome to Wyoming!  HERE is a link to the regonal forum where you might find some others who are growing in Wyoming. What county will you be in ? You might want to check out your county extension agent as well as the local master gardeners. They were always a great help to me. Also the soil conservation service for advise on trees and schrubs at a low price.  What is your property like? All flat, trees, water sheds etc.? Do you have any pictures ?
3 years ago
HERE

I found this to be very interesting. Covers a lot of ground. I was most interested by their work  with refugees all over the world and how permiculture is becoming more decentralized rather than folks having to have their certificates.

I was hoping to get other people thoughts on this interview. What resonated with you ?
Maybe something like THIS to haul the totes up the hill?
3 years ago
What do you need help with?
3 years ago