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Exhaustive information: animals, gardening, etc. NZ Source
This site is from NZ from what I can figure (so totally geared for our Pacifica crowd). Even so for the rest of us, this site has a lot of great information that covers a multitude of subjects. I would like to suggest if anyone has any content that would make more specific advice (as in plants for fodder fields...cassava &…
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Laundry with Soapwort/Sweet William/Saponaria officinalis
Washing with Wild Sweet William (soapwort) after experimenting, looking for answers, finding some... I have prepared this text and photos to share my experience with you 😊 Do you do the washing with ivy leaves? I do regularly. However, ivy is not suitable for washing very delicate fabrics such as silk, wool and other…
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bonsai
I went to a local garden park outside of Philadelphia yesterday and saw some amazing bonsai. It was very interesting to see, although I am not sure I have the patience to create something of that magnificence. Do any of you practice this art?
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Water features in the garden
I am interested in incorporating water features in my flower garden. Mostly for a tranquil and relaxing effect. Nothing overzealous but a couple enhancements. What are your water features and your diy ideas? Anything creative and eye catching?
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DIY Cologne & Perfume
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Detergent from soapwort. How does one make it keep?
I have read different recipes about making detergent and washing liquid from soapwort. I have harvested the whole plant except roots. I want to have it next year as well. Then chopped. Boiled for 30 minutes, left it overnight. I will blender, strain and then??? I want it keep for a long time as I have made 6-7 Liters. i…
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Baskets from Invasives
I happened to meet a woman who was drying some bull rushes outside her apartment and I asked her if she was going to weave them. She took me inside and showed me her whole place was full of baskets she had made, most of them from invasive plants. She told me there's a group of people who are using things like Scottish…
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Biodiesel
I recently bought an older VW Jetta Sportwagon TDI. It can easily convert to using biodiesel. I'm wondering if anyone here has made their own.
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Tough strong farm 4x4
https://youtu.be/Xqc-5cs5c9w In Australia and New Zealand the Toyata Hilux would have to be one of the most popular 4x4's. Years ago an unusual add campaign began and just got funnier. The hilux is very popular with farmers. The link above should make you smile.
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Sewing
Do you know how to sew? If not, would you be interested in some tutorials? What types of sewing projects would you be interested in learning to make?
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Beeswax Wraps. Handmade!
Beeswax Wraps. Handmade!!!!! And so easy to make!!! Oh yes! It is easy to make them yourself. I have managed and they have replaced all other wrappings in our house. We got rid of aluminium foil a long time ago, immediately after we read reports that aluminium is found in the brains of all Alzheimer’s patients! We have…