There are a lot of great videos in the "peakmoment" series on Youtube, here are two that I watched and liked (the first one shows something like 10 rainbarrels...
PJ Thanks for posting these. It's really nice that these are full length videos, you can glean some "real" info in videos of this depth, as opposed to some...
I've added some photos of the Johnny's 520 broadfork and some descriptions of dimensions. I've used this a few times this week and find it a joy to use. I...
Clifton UU 2nd Annual Sustainability Fair quote Please join us Saturday, June 14th, from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm for our second annual Sustainability Fair, to...
I have a limited number of these potted up to give away to those who are doing permaculture or edible landscaping projects. I ordered 12" seedlings and have...
We are finally getting on course! We got 1.6" of rain in Liberty in June so we are going to take the plunge and set up a rainwater collection system. We raise...
... Mike and Deb: Way to go.....A big system but something that will no doubt pay off in the future. I took a rainharvesting seminar a few months ago taught by...
I want to do something useful with my "economic stimulus" money, so I'm trying to equip myself with some excellent reference materials and good-quality tools. ...
... is http://www.permacultureactivist.net/booksvid/BooksnVid.htm Peter Bane is a prominent regional Permaculture educator. I have been in contact with him...
Ray, Thanks for the great link, I sent an e-mail to their site with some questions and got a quick and thorough response from Peter himself. I ended up placing...
PJ First, let me say I completely agree with your assessment about what will be "valuable" in the future. It boils down to tools and knowledge, and books fit...
Carrie: Welcome to the group. Check out the photo section and Links for information regarding rain barrels. Feel free to ask any questions you have. I have...
Our group has a minimal database of Permaculture Books and other related items. Feel free to add some favorites of your own if they aren't already listed. The...
Just wanted to let you all know that I've just designed a new poster that you may find interesting; I've just screenprinted about 50 copies to start with and...
PJ: Great job, I'd like a poster when available. I have been working with the Clifton Garden Group, and Sustainable Clifton, and would like to see this work...
Roocat: Welcome to the Louisville Permaculture Group. Check out our extensive links and photo section related to permaculture practices. You're message...
Hi everyone I am new here. I wanted to see what other people in the area were doing sustainability wise. We grow a lot of our own organic vegetables. We...
... I don't have a rainbarrel yet, and trying to think through the mosquito thing is an issue for me. On my list is to try to make something (out of a kitty...
I have seen cheesecloth used as a screen beneath the mesh, and it worked. But it had to be replaced every year. ... -- Recycle...Reuse...Reinvent the World...
I was thinking about a solar powered fountain with an open top barrel. I saw one online that floats and looks like a lily pad for around $50. Any guesses about...
If you are thinking about this: http://www.waterfountainplace.com/solar_fountains/floating_lily_lg.html then yes it should work, but you may need to create a...
Here's another source you could get locally, no shipping but quality comparison??? My gut feeling is they both come off the same assembly line in China. ...
I like the fountain idea for some of our friends that have water barrels. It also would look cool in the pool :) We have a tank system with the gutter fed...
Hi, I have a 125 gal pond in my back yard and have never had to bring the fish in doors in the winter, of course it is in the ground, but the ice on top gets...
Sorry for the delay in replying, I was traveling for the last week and a half. The posters are printed and available for anyone in this group who would like...