The Earth Care Manual, book review
Let’s gather our thoughts around one of the most prominent books in European permaculture: The Earth Care Manual by Patrick Whitefield
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Stacking Firewood: The Subtle Art and Simple Physics of Stability
At Ermitaj, we’ve stacked many piles of firewood… And during the first couple of years, we saw quite a few collapse. We were all from the city; none of us had grown up with wood heating.Then a good friend, whose life has long revolved around fireplaces and stoves, explained the basic principles. Since then, every … Read more
Labeling Jars the Easy Way (No Labels, No Tape)
It’s the height of summer and the harvest is abundant! You’re busy canning, and you don’t really have the time (or the patience) to cut out pretty labels? Neither do we.Our method: simply write directly on the glass with a permanent marker. Fast, readable, washable. And here’s the bonus: a numbering system that finally puts … Read more