Posts Tagged ‘Permaculture’
The State of the Jungle
By PAUL WHEATON - The more stuff I create and post online, the more people need to give me their feedback. Just reading their feedback is bigger than a full time job. ... more
Swords, Iron, Missoula Blood and Pie
By PAUL WHEATON - Turns out I have too much iron in my blood and it's leading to exhaustion. So I get the idea of just donating blood to see if I then feel supercharged. ... more
Jumping Spiders and Daddy Longlegs in Your House Keep Away Brown Recluse
By PAUL WHEATON - This video is of a jumping spider that found its way onto my monitor. I used to kill all spiders, but here's why I don't anymore.... more
Struggles, Hurdles, Challenges and Observation
By PAUL WHEATON - I'm not yet of retirement age, but I suppose I could say that I am retired .... from being a software engineer. Sorta. ... more
Junkpole Fence: Freaky Cheap Chicken/Deer Fence
By PAUL WHEATON - We needed a permanent fence that would keep flighty chickens (layers) in and keep the deer and the wild turkeys out. This fence went up mighty fast and cheap.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders
Part 3 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - I want to grow the future of permaculture. Not just with my ideas, but with 20 different artisans in seed and soil. Each permie would have their own vision for what is “best”.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 2 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON - When it came to picking a piece of land, I have a powerful bias. I just love Missoula, Montana. Someday I want to be able to say that I grow a lemon tree, outdoors, in Montana.... more
Quest for Land: My Advice for Permies and Homesteaders Part 1 of 3
By PAUL WHEATON -Decades ago I was obsessed with gardening and outgrew my urban lot. I needed more space. Not only for my horticultural endeavors, but I needed to expand into all sorts of animals.... more
Rocket Mass Heaters: The Absurdly Efficient, Cheap, and Comfortable Way to Heat Your Home
By PAUL WHEATON - So what’s the big deal? Well, Rocket Mass Heaters are one of the most sustainable and affordable heat sources in the world! ... more
The Dark Side of Native Plant Enthusiasm
By PAUL WHEATON - What’s wrong with native plants? The problem has nothing to do with advocating for native plants, but in advocating against all other plants – not just for oneself, but for all people.... more
Did you Just Should on Me?
By PAUL WHEATON - The word “should” is seriously embedded in our culture and habits. And I think it is possible that it may have slightly different meanings for different people. ... more
Infecting Brains with Permaculture 52 Cards at a Time
By PAUL WHEATON - When I give gifts, rather than giving people stuff that they might like, I tend to give them things that I like them to have. Check out this gift idea:... more
Capitalism, Gift Economy, and Prices That Are Too Damn High
By PAUL WHEATON - My feeble understanding of capitalism is that I can work super hard for a year, save up all my money and then live without working for several years.... more
Flies Really Bite. Are they Bugging the Cows?
By PAUL WHEATON-Biting flies can sure make life miserable for cattle, horses and even people! Big or small, those insects can inflict painful sores. Here are a few solutions for getting rid of biting flies:... more
20 Tips for Staying Cool and Saving Money in the Summer
By PAUL WHEATON-It’s hot! So it is perfect timing to talk about how to stay cool on the cheap – both long term and short term. Here are 20 tips on staying cool this summer and saving money too.... more