How Do I Install An Irrigation Manifold?

“Hi, I’m planning to install an irrigation manifold in my backyard garden. I’ve already set up a small vegetable patch with tomatoes, peppers, and some leafy greens, but

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Can I Pickle Dairy Products Like Cheese?

“I’ve been experimenting with traditional veggie pickling for years, but recently I picked up a beautiful block of mozzarella from a local farmer’s market and wondered—can you pickle

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Can I Ferment Dairy Products Like Yogurt And Cheese At Home?

“I’ve recently started making my own yogurt at home but now I’m curious about branching out and fermenting other dairy products like cheese or kefir. I have a

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Can I Dehydrate Food In An Oven?

“Hi, I’m getting into food preservation and I’m wondering: can I dehydrate food in my oven? I know some people use food dehydrators, but I’d rather not buy

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Can A Generator Run On Biogas?

“Hey there! I’ve been tinkering with my homemade biogas system for a while now, and recently I’ve been wondering if I could use it to run my backup

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How Do You Manage Waste Products From Cheese Making?

“I’m running a small cheese-making business in a rural part of Oregon, USA. Despite my enthusiasm for crafting unique and flavorful cheeses, I’ve noticed a growing challenge with

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How Can I Tell If My Biogas System Is Working Properly?

“I built a small home biogas digester in my backyard three months ago, and everything seemed to be working fine—until a couple of weeks back. Lately, I’ve noticed

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How Does Permaculture Help Reduce Energy Consumption?

“I’ve been working on implementing permaculture techniques in my backyard garden, but I’m looking for ways to ensure we use less energy overall in our household. We’ve already

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What Are The Best Accompaniments For Different Types Of Cheese?

“I’m organizing a cheese tasting event at my home in Birmingham, UK, and I want to make sure I pair my selected cheeses with the best possible accompaniments.

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What’s The Difference Between Freeze Drying And Dehydrating?

“I’m pretty new to food preservation, but I’m really excited about starting! Right now, I’m trying to decide between freeze drying or dehydrating for my garden harvest. I

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How Do You Make A Lactose-Free Cheese?

“Hey, I’ve recently started making cheese at home, and some of my family members are lactose intolerant. I’d love to know, how do you make a lactose-free cheese?

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How Does Permaculture Build Community Resilience?

“Hey there! We’ve started getting into permaculture on our small family farm just outside of Denver. I’ve seen folks online mention that it builds community resilience, but I’m

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What’s The Best Way To Store Food In The Freezer?

“I have a ton of extra vegetables from my garden this year—way more than I expected! I’ve already canned as much as I can and was thinking about

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What’s The Difference Between Air Drying And Using A Dehydrator For Herbs?

“I’ve started growing a small collection of herbs at home this year, and I’m absolutely loving it! I’ve been thinking about preserving them, but I keep seeing advice

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What’s The Best Way To Store Root Vegetables In A Root Cellar?

“I recently harvested a bunch of root vegetables—carrots, beets, potatoes, and parsnips—and I want to store them in my root cellar for the winter. The problem is I

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How Do You Identify Contamination In Cheese Cultures?

“I’ve recently started making my own cheese at home, and I’m worried about the possibility of contamination in my cheese cultures. I’ve read a bit about it, but

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How Do I Mulch My Backyard Farm Effectively?

“I’m starting my backyard farm in the suburbs of Sydney, Australia, and I’ve heard a lot about mulching but I’m not sure where to start. My main goals

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How Does Permaculture Create Alternative Economic Models?

“I’m starting with permaculture in my small community in Northern Ireland. We’ve been having discussions about creating a local economy based on permaculture principles, but I’m not sure

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What’s The Difference Between Smoking And Curing?

“I’ve been experimenting with preserving meat from animals we hunt, but I’m running into some confusion. What’s the difference between smoking and curing? I see lots of recipes

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How Do I Store Apples For Winter?

“I have a few apple trees in my backyard in Vancouver, and they’ve given us a bumper crop of apples this year. I’d love to keep them fresh

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