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Books please started by mamaofthree (2/7/05 at 10:09pm)	farmer mama - I'm seconding each of those you listed, plus I... 2/8/05 at 2:18pm by madrone	2	914
Grey water use started by monkaha (1/31/05 at 4:32pm)	We didn't get this specific but I would think that the first... 2/11/05 at 7:39pm by Plady	13	1,488
solar cooking started by yitlan (1/31/05 at 2:36am)	We made our own solar oven and anything you can make in a... 2/11/05 at 8:05pm by blueholly	4	1,003
Lets talk solar power... started by Gemini (1/30/05 at 5:56pm) 1 2	You should totally be able to do a starter system for 15k,... 2/12/05 at 5:08am by IslandMamma	23	2,523
living in community started by willow83 (2/1/05 at 1:47am)	hey willow- sounds like you guys got it going on!!!! I really... 2/13/05 at 12:22pm by love2all	13	1,318
Heat/Hot Water started by khrisday (1/30/05 at 1:08pm)	here's a link that explains it:... 2/19/05 at 12:18pm by khrisday	15	1,503
clothtp? started by byfaith (2/3/05 at 3:35pm)	harmonymama -- here that wouldn't be good in the winter-time... 2/19/05 at 1:03pm by alexisyael	13	1,075
Help Me Achieve My Goal! started by AngelBee (2/6/05 at 6:35am)	Check out Carla Emery''s Encyclopedia of Country Living, and... 2/27/05 at 1:13am by Bluegrass	13	1,199
Would you trade in my life for this? started by stretchmark (2/7/05 at 8:59pm) 1 2	I hear ya. We've been remodelling for 2 1/2 years and that... 2/28/05 at 9:40pm by stretchmark	24	2,093
Things to beware of in a country house started by mnnice (3/1/05 at 2:22pm)	Thanks for all the information. I think the well and septic... 3/3/05 at 11:33am by mnnice	4	1,087
Treating Bamboo to use for building... started by Rainbow (3/13/05 at 10:07am)	thanks! 3/13/05 at 12:47pm by Rainbow	2	699
Made a deal w/ my bro started by sahmof2girls (3/20/05 at 9:25pm)	omg that sounds awesome (except for the 'neighbor') Where is... 3/23/05 at 11:58pm by Unreal	3	690
On our drive today- any farmers out there? started by Emilie (3/16/05 at 11:27pm)	I totally forgot to tell you about this Becca- it was so sick!... 3/24/05 at 10:04am by Emilie	8	1,166
Sustainable housing in a cold climate started by HerthElde (2/27/05 at 3:14pm) 1 2	I've got dh reading "The Straw Bale House" right now, and it's... 3/28/05 at 2:50pm by HerthElde	23	4,223
Talk to me about gardening... started by becca011906 (3/28/05 at 12:35am)	Here's my hints: We have crappy soil in our yard as well (we... 3/28/05 at 3:12pm by Belleweather	2	577
home construction book recommendations? started by SaphiraKay (3/18/05 at 4:04am)	The ultimate straw bale book is good. It did actually put me... 3/29/05 at 1:02am by OceanMomma	4	1,302
safety when living near creeks/ponds? started by kangamitroo (3/21/05 at 12:36pm)	We grew up with a pond, we weren't allowed near it on our own... 3/30/05 at 2:33pm by Brisen	5	1,032
Cultivating coincidences.... started by spyiispy (4/14/05 at 1:21am)	Pity you're not in this country or you could come & stay with... 4/16/05 at 3:55am by OceanMomma	2	498
Bartering.....need some feedback started by welove2farm (2/22/05 at 5:14pm)	Um, that sounds more like an alternative currency than barter... 4/17/05 at 9:18pm by Ravin	5	874
So many cob questions started by snugglebug14 (4/17/05 at 11:21am)	We are in the process of building a house, part of which will... 4/20/05 at 10:31pm by OceanMomma	3	946
We found a spring yesterday... started by tayndrewsmama (4/19/05 at 11:45am)	I'm not quite sure what you mean. You mean a natural spring... 4/26/05 at 11:15am by stretchmark	1	542
OTG article in Organic Living started by suwannee (4/26/05 at 10:47am)	Could you link to the mags website? Thanks! 4/30/05 at 2:27am by farmer mama	3	548
Back Home Magazine started by yitlan (4/18/05 at 5:42pm) 1 2	We live in a small town with a Kroger,library,old movie... 5/2/05 at 6:22pm by oldermamato5	20	1,272
Want to help us make some long-term goals? started by EmsMom (4/30/05 at 10:15am)	You can buy fruit trees on dwarfing rootstocks & you can also... 5/3/05 at 4:45pm by OceanMomma	7	708
Drying Clothes Outdoors started by Soxfan Mom (4/30/05 at 11:50pm)	Sweet! Thanks. 5/3/05 at 5:42pm by Soxfan Mom	3	566
straw-bale mamas (or wannabes) started by A&A (3/13/05 at 6:44am) 1 2	I just came across this thread b/c dh & I are looking for... 5/5/05 at 1:02pm by 2+twins	22	1,598
Was it easy for you to find and buy land???? started by JesiLynne (5/5/05 at 1:56pm)	Well, probably a compromise has to be made somewhere or take... 5/6/05 at 8:42am by knittingmomma	1	495
Buying a home w/ southern exposure? started by Jyotsna (4/23/05 at 8:03pm)	You actually want a kind of more south east exposure. I have... 5/6/05 at 12:38pm by lucyem	1	486
What exactly is whitewash and does anybody use it. started by JesiLynne (5/3/05 at 2:38am)	http://fiascofarm.com/recipes/whitewash.html 5/7/05 at 1:15am by girlndocs	6	597
Looks like we'll get our dream after all started by stretchmark (4/20/05 at 10:54am)	Yay! Glad things are working out for you. 5/7/05 at 1:19am by snowflake	6	594
Tell me about raising ducks started by Livi's Mama (4/7/05 at 2:42pm)	Are they full grown? If not, you may need a low tempory fence... 5/9/05 at 2:22am by farmer mama	6	689
Slip-form stone building? started by mbravebird (5/9/05 at 10:34pm)	I don't know what slip form stone building is, so I can't... 5/12/05 at 5:57am by OceanMomma	1	603
How do you feel about being a stay at home mom? started by Deepa (3/6/05 at 2:00pm)	Quote: Originally Posted by stacey0402 Always remember,... 5/12/05 at 1:15pm by yitlan	18	1,177
Yurt living started by PapayaVagina (3/5/05 at 4:30pm)	we had our dome up in New Mexico so the rain was NOT an issue.... 5/15/05 at 12:04pm by love2all	11	3,641
YAY Solar! Who's bought some panels recently? started by boatbaby (5/16/05 at 8:13am)	Well DH and I are so psyched because we saved all this money... 5/16/05 at 8:13am by boatbaby	0	345
I'm moving back into community! started by stretchmark (5/21/05 at 2:00am)	How exciting-wish I could convince my dh to try it out! Please... 5/21/05 at 12:48pm by De-lovely	3	476
Any Carla Emery fans? started by Hibou (2/11/05 at 12:21am)	I do!! I actually had the privilage of hosting her 2 years in... 5/22/05 at 2:01am by .:Becca:.	9	653
orpington ranging distance started by pearl123 (5/15/05 at 1:13pm)	mine don't get to free range yet, but whenever a car zips by... 5/22/05 at 3:50pm by reeseccup	3	356
We're going to live on a farm !!!! started by quest4quiet (2/23/05 at 12:37am)	Oh how I wish I were you!!! I have been dreaming of an old... 5/23/05 at 1:24am by caitlinsmom	17	1,098
pesticides and living near corn fields? started by canadianmum3 (5/5/05 at 1:19am)	I remember growing up seeing the planes, smelling the air. ... 5/24/05 at 10:34am by jlazx2	5	1,439
Pics of the cabins. started by sahmof2girls (3/23/05 at 4:01pm) 1 2	Quote: Originally Posted by Persephone Can I say I'm... 5/27/05 at 2:20am by HaveWool~Will...	21	1,299
Building a cordwood cob house started by Qerratsmom (5/23/05 at 3:20pm)	I've got the book the roundhouse ppl wrote. I read it in the... 5/28/05 at 11:15pm by OceanMomma	5	3,979
ISO:Sm Chicken Coop Plans started by MonTana Mama (3/27/05 at 5:32pm)	for ours we made a 8'x4'x4'x3' sized house (lookes like a... 5/31/05 at 7:57pm by reeseccup	4	1,736
Where did ¥ou get your chickens? started by rose angel (5/12/05 at 6:32pm)	Thanks for all the input, I had no idea, but there is a... 6/2/05 at 2:30pm by rose angel	7	455
Milk Goat Farm Conditions? Or Should I Drink This? started by Past_VNE (6/3/05 at 12:04am)	I think the cleanliness is slack but probably not harmful... 6/3/05 at 1:29am by crissei	9	736
Help Me Make Adobe! started by Charles Baudelaire (6/1/05 at 4:45pm)	I should know, I live in adobe-ville- New Mexico. There are... 6/5/05 at 7:53pm by stretchmark	2	368
So, who's living in your yard this year? started by BabyBumblebee (5/25/05 at 3:20pm)	I love this time of year!! We have nothing but trees behind... 6/7/05 at 1:28pm by SouthernMommaOf2	6	522
Aaaaaaaargh! BATS! started by BabyBumblebee (5/17/05 at 1:41pm)	Thanks for all of the great advice - I think we'll try to move... 6/8/05 at 12:36pm by BabyBumblebee	7	544
favorite books on country life? started by kangamitroo (3/31/05 at 12:40pm)	I really enjoy reading books about country living, low-impact,... 6/8/05 at 6:12pm by Gunter	14	973
Homemade Chicken Feed started by goatlady (6/9/05 at 4:00pm)	No problem. Will you check out my goat thread? Thanks. 6/10/05 at 12:34am by farmer mama	3	6,470