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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How Do I Select Crops For Container Gardening?

“Hi there! I’ve just moved to a small house in Surry Hills, which is an inner-city suburb of Sydney, Australia. I’ve got this tiny backyard and I really

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How Does Permaculture Design For Energy Independence?

“My partner and I just bought a small piece of land on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland, and we want to set it up as our dream permaculture

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How Do I Measure Rainfall For My Backyard Farm?

“I have a small backyard farm in Queensland, Australia, and I’ve noticed my plants aren’t doing as well as I’d hoped. I suspect it’s related to inconsistent watering

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How Do I Design A Kid-Friendly Backyard Farm?

“Hi there! I’ve recently moved to a new house with a spacious backyard in Portland, Oregon, and I’m eager to start a backyard farm that my kids can

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What’s Vacuum Sealing And How Does It Preserve Food?

“I’ve been experimenting with food preservation at home, but I’m still learning and facing some roadblocks. Recently got a vacuum sealer and I want to know how exactly

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How Is Limburger Cheese Made?

“I’ve recently started a small-scale artisanal cheese business and I’ve had a lot of customers asking for Limburger cheese. I know it’s famous for its strong smell, but

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Why Did My Cheese Not Age Properly?

“I’ve been making cheese in my small home lab in Hereford, UK for a while now, but recently I’ve noticed that my cheeses aren’t aging properly. They either

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How Do I Harvest And Store Carrots?

“I’ve got a batch of carrots ready to harvest in their first season. I’m not sure how to do it properly, though. How do I tell if they’re

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What’s The Right Way To Freeze Soups Or Stews?

“Hey! I love making big batches of soup to freeze and enjoy later, but sometimes it turns out a bit weird. Last month, I made a delicious vegetable

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How Do You Prevent Rennet From Becoming Inactive?

“I’ve been facing some issues lately with my rennet becoming inactive during my cheese making process. No matter how carefully I think I’m handling it, the rennet just

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What’s Root Cellaring And How Does It Work?

“Hey, so I just moved into a house that has this really cool root cellar, but I honestly don’t know what to do with it! I’ve heard of

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How Does Permaculture Design Facilitate Education?

“I’ve been working on my small community garden here in Calgary, and we’ve just started embracing permaculture principles. I keep hearing that permaculture can be a great tool

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What’s The Right Temperature For Dehydrating Foods?

“Hi there! I’ve been dehydrating fruit from my small orchard, but I’m getting mixed results. My apples come out chewy, my cherries are almost rock solid, and my

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What’s The Ideal Temperature For Fermenting Foods?

“I recently started experimenting with fermenting foods at home, but I live in a colder area of Canada, and I’m struggling to get my ferments to turn out

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What Foods Aren’t Suitable For Vacuum Sealing?

“I recently started vacuum sealing my veggies and homemade stews, and I love how long the food lasts! However, last week I tried vacuum sealing some bread, and

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What’s The Right Headspace For Canning Different Foods?

“Hey, I’ve been canning for a couple of years now, but I keep running into issues with getting the headspace right. My jams always seem to be off—you

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