tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.comments2022-11-14T00:22:54.317-08:00The Permie Homestead BlogKylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-42012774923347027752015-03-12T10:12:52.800-07:002015-03-12T10:12:52.800-07:00great post! looking forward to reading part two :)...great post! looking forward to reading part two :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-56224755745714480822015-01-11T13:39:50.418-08:002015-01-11T13:39:50.418-08:00Thanks Doug! I've checked that out on permies....Thanks Doug! I've checked that out on permies.com... I think I even have a post in that very thread. Paul has great permaculture ideas, and I've learned a lot from him and his forumss<br /><br />Tell me more about your permaculture experience. Do you have a Permaculture Design Certificate? If so, how are you expanding your knowledge?Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-77475862616028489272015-01-10T17:16:16.095-08:002015-01-10T17:16:16.095-08:00For your education aspiration, I'm all for it....For your education aspiration, I'm all for it. Take a look at what Paul Wheaton has talked about in this field; http://www.permies.com/t/40329/labs/PEP-initial-thoughts<br />Create your own permaculture experience you want your students to be able to do for your clients.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825299867838722357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-49166466747913282992013-07-27T16:50:21.600-07:002013-07-27T16:50:21.600-07:00Hi, I thought you (and your readers) might be inte...Hi, I thought you (and your readers) might be interested in our upcoming event! The second annual NW Homesteading Fair in Lyle, Wa (the Gorge).<br /><br />https://nwhomesteadingfair.wordpress.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-82982334474630462552013-07-16T21:40:44.333-07:002013-07-16T21:40:44.333-07:00Hi William,
Thanks so much for your kind and thou...Hi William,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind and thoughtful comment.<br /><br />4 years ago when I started The Permie Homestead Blog, I was very much in the same position... lots of student loan debt for a degree I wasn't using, no savings, etc. It's been a slow but steady path to get close to where I am, and even so I've relied on a good bit of luck. Keep plugging away, and you'll get there... hopefully sooner than later.<br /><br />As for the intentional community, I'm open to the idea, but I'm a little too individualist to be in an intentional community that is run by consensus. Because of that, I think I'm stuck on the path of buying my own land, and running it the way I think is most healthy for the environment and my family, and then inviting others onto the land that agree with my way of doing things. It is a form of intentional community, but not the form that most people think of when they think of IC's.<br /><br />Please keep in touch, and keep reading my sloooowwww output of blogs. I love communicating with like-minded individuals. There is plenty to learn, and lots of opportunities for community. Once I have land, I'll be open to having guests there to see and experience what I'm doing, and I'd love to have a local Cascadian down from Seattle to check it out.<br /><br />Thanks again for the great comment, and if you would be so kind, spread the word about my blog to other like-minded folks. Please continue to comment as I post, and feel free to email me with any questions you have about permaculture along the way. My email is kyle@permiehomestead.com. I hope to hear from you again soon!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-26540939992460343502013-07-07T11:12:41.126-07:002013-07-07T11:12:41.126-07:00Kyle, what you have written here resonates so stro...Kyle, what you have written here resonates so strongly with my own fears and concerns. I am also currently living in the city (Seattle) and dream of a permaculture homesteading future. I am much farther from my goal than you are, thanks to student debt for a degree I'm not using and insufficient savings, but have had many of the same thoughts you voice here.<br /><br />I first arrived at my dream thinking it would be the only way to survive the economic and ecological disasters that seem to be bearing down on us. But the more I've seen and read by true 'preppers' who are readying themselves not only for total self-sufficiency but also violent self-defense in the lawless war zone the world would certainly become in the event of total collapse, the more I've decided I don't /want/ to survive that way. I want to live without the necessity for wage labor, to build my own home and raise enough crops and livestock to provide for myself and my loved ones and to trade for necessities we couldn't produce ourselves - not to scrape by in a violent post-apocalyptic hellscape. <br /><br />Like you, I've reasoned that, collapse or no collapse, the homesteading lifestyle is what will make me happy, and that is reason enough to pursue it. Living in the city, feeling disconnected from the cycles of nature, working one unsatisfying job after another is certainly not how I want to spend whatever time I have left. <br /><br />Have you thought of joining or establishing an intentional community? If you found a group of people willing to go in together on land, you may be able to get a larger, more suitable property at less expense than buying individually. I only recently discovered your blog, so I haven't read very far into the archive yet; this may already be something you've considered and dismissed. William Bielawskinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-12409420407293706232013-01-02T23:44:07.375-08:002013-01-02T23:44:07.375-08:00Years ago I was on a very tight budget for househo...Years ago I was on a very tight budget for household of 6. I only had $360 to spend on food and cleaners and pet food. Plus our house was the teenager hang out. We had all sort of different kinds of foods starting with oatmeal or scrabble egg meals (1 potato grated or cubed up, with a slice of onion, 1/4 of bell pepper, 1 slice of deli ham cubed up, 6 eggs), cheese, or beef or chicken enchiladas, tacos, beef and bean burritos then i realize we should eat everything before grocery shopping, or at least try. Most people trow out 75% of there food in the trash. Start budgeting and control overspending.<br /><br />Holliston Coleman.Bella T-Shirts Colorhttp://www.apparelnbags.com/bella/index.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-61071022046339480822013-01-01T20:48:01.994-08:002013-01-01T20:48:01.994-08:00Great idea. About 6 months ago I found this blog c...Great idea. About 6 months ago I found this blog called Mr Money Mustache and it really turned me on to both living extremely frugally, and investing. I've been honing my frugal skills to the point that I spend about 50% less on nonessentials than I did at this time last year, but I could still do better. Maybe I'll try to convince the wife to get on board with a no-spend-february, since I'm already knee deep in material costs for a bathroom renovation I'm doing.<br />I've found consciously striving to be frugal has so many positive side effects. Riding my bike not only saves gas money, I get a free workout, and I'm saving the environment a little. Doing my own renovations not only saves the cost of hiring someone else, but I add value to my condo and I learn new skills that stimulate the mind and body. The list goes on and on. <br />Good luck this month and don't forget to update!<br />markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633683193532132617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-88231957584112822972013-01-01T11:51:55.247-08:002013-01-01T11:51:55.247-08:00Hey Mark! I remember chatting with you via the bl...Hey Mark! I remember chatting with you via the blog in 2009-10. How are you?<br /><br />Oregon is quite beautiful... I'm falling in love with it and will most likely end up settling here.<br /><br />Happy New Year!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-47323682392976433792012-12-31T23:07:57.146-08:002012-12-31T23:07:57.146-08:00Hey Kyle, I used to read your blog years ago and j...Hey Kyle, I used to read your blog years ago and just thought of it now. So I'm glad I popped because I got to see a very recent update! Oregon is beautiful, my wife and I were down there on the coast about a month ago. Lots of nice land. I'll have to catch up on the rest of your entries-- it looks like you;re getting close to buying that land. Hope it all works out perfectly for you. Happy new year!<br />Cheers,<br />Mark (victoria bc)markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633683193532132617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-72366908494104177372012-08-13T20:47:29.289-07:002012-08-13T20:47:29.289-07:00Thanks for the info! It didn't look full, but...Thanks for the info! It didn't look full, but I guess I'll find out when I try to register on Friday. Do you have the info on your course? I'm more than happy with you posting things like that in the comments section here. Spread the good word!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-26269044229102953382012-08-13T19:20:44.033-07:002012-08-13T19:20:44.033-07:00Hey. Just came across your blog. I recently hear...Hey. Just came across your blog. I recently heard that the course you are talking about is full. You'll definitely want to double check that, but if it is, we are hosting david jacke on our farm for a edible ecosystems emerging forest gardening class as well. This will be the second year having the course at our place. Dave is an amazing teacher and inspiration. Good luck with your homestead. we are doing something very similar here on Spiral Ridge. Love to read about the adventures of other permie homesteaders.jen@spiraleidgepermaculture.comhttp://www.spiralridgepermaculture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-42278133715469273312012-08-01T14:54:07.752-07:002012-08-01T14:54:07.752-07:00I am looking forward to that tremendously. Kelsey ...I am looking forward to that tremendously. Kelsey is excited to meet all of you as well, it'll be a Williams-Szybala bonanza!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-60295810448863433042012-08-01T13:32:32.300-07:002012-08-01T13:32:32.300-07:00I've been reading these posts to get caught up...I've been reading these posts to get caught up before my trip to Portland next week. Excellent as usual, informative and humorous! Plan for a Szybala night on the 10th, 11th, 12th-ish.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017732616381919430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-72181076412651234682012-07-26T20:13:39.471-07:002012-07-26T20:13:39.471-07:00Thanks! I'm not too worried, I just think it&#...Thanks! I'm not too worried, I just think it's important to live lightly on the earth and leave as many resources as we can for future generations.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-60895198337006468262012-07-26T19:58:36.173-07:002012-07-26T19:58:36.173-07:00i wish you overcome your worries soon and achieve ...i wish you overcome your worries soon and achieve your goals before starting of 2013alternative refrigerants in bergenhttp://www.bergenrefrigeration.com/HCFC-refrigerant.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-60133240141087342902012-06-16T22:46:18.672-07:002012-06-16T22:46:18.672-07:00Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us.
No...Thanks for sharing this wonderful post with us.<br />No soap and No shampoo experiment. Interesting :)plumbing fittingshttp://www.bes.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-9971451668714262512011-04-13T18:28:51.789-07:002011-04-13T18:28:51.789-07:00Kyle,
Where did you find out about vibram 5 finge...Kyle,<br /><br />Where did you find out about vibram 5 fingers? I was considering getting a pair for barefoot running but it seems they tend to cause injuries in barefoot runners so I stick to no shoes at all or else new ballance minimas. If you like hiking in the vibrams you should try hiking barefoot, if you are on a dirt road then walking in a fresh tire track will protect you from getting stuck.Svdharmahttp://www.greenhornmining.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-23267228530728780692011-01-07T11:25:55.754-08:002011-01-07T11:25:55.754-08:00Beautiful blog, and I totally have the same proble...Beautiful blog, and I totally have the same problem trying to communicate with people what a food forest is. Some want it in one easy sound bite, but then, if you give them the definition, they say it's too technical. Sigh.<br />I've just found out about pc myself, but have met some really nice people already. I am planning on taking as many workshops as I can. I think it's good to just jump in and do whatever I can, even if I don't have the land yet. I'm starting off by growing seeds indoors. Good luck to you!<br />-Julie<br />p.s. I've got a youtube channel if you want to check out my collection of permaculture videos<br />http://www.youtube.com/user/ChicoFoodGrowFriends?feature=mhum<br />facebook chico garden shareJulie - Chico Garden Sharehttp://www.chicogardenshare.yolasite.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-15186032481641207442010-08-20T02:12:10.660-07:002010-08-20T02:12:10.660-07:00Kyle, thanks for the the post and for linking Geof...Kyle, thanks for the the post and for linking Geoff's video. I also found the video in your comment really useful.<br /><br />I got copies of the Edible Forest Gardening books at the beginning of the year. They are expensive but I can definitely recommend them - they give a great foundation in the ecology of woodland systems and also have lots of practical information as well as inspiration. They take a while to get through though.<br /><br />There is also a great new book that came out in the UK this year by Martin Crawford - Creating a Forest Garden: Working with nature to grow edible crops. It is based on years of practical experience from the Agroforestry Research Trust. It is a less expensive option, but covers the theory and design of forest gardens as well as a really wide range of species, with some nice pictures too. Whilst it is focussed on the UK there are hardiness ratings for all the plants. It is a good complement to the Edible Forest Garden books.Simonhttp://landed.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-75553148165472615102010-08-15T16:33:42.825-07:002010-08-15T16:33:42.825-07:00Since writing the above post, I've been spendi...Since writing the above post, I've been spending a lot of my day researching and enjoying food forests. I found another video that I wanted to share, and it can be found <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42IirizPT64&feature=player_embedded" rel="nofollow">here</a>.<br /><br />This is a nice example of a startup food forest that still has a lot of diversity. I may post more links if I find any that are very interesting, and already I'm formulating ideas for a more in depth post on my plans for food forestry.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-81625270125825110452010-08-05T11:35:53.700-07:002010-08-05T11:35:53.700-07:00Thanks for letting me know Chris... I had always t...Thanks for letting me know Chris... I had always though you heard about them from Kristen or the movie Food Inc. That's 2, awesome!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-91033142262274626302010-08-05T09:49:31.730-07:002010-08-05T09:49:31.730-07:00Just so you know, I also learned about CSA's f...Just so you know, I also learned about CSA's from you. Keep spreading the word!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10389786576456262444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-78943990635306669632010-07-30T17:32:22.725-07:002010-07-30T17:32:22.725-07:00Thanks Garrett! After getting a name, it was pret...Thanks Garrett! After getting a name, it was pretty easy for me to find out that jojoba is edible in small quantities, but not seriously recommended for consumption.Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17407379092877118260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8149753438637467857.post-61569081905074052332010-07-30T16:44:44.258-07:002010-07-30T16:44:44.258-07:00Hoy Kyle!
A Botanist told me that the canyon...Hoy Kyle!<br /><br /> A Botanist told me that the canyon walnut is a Jojoba, or Simmondsia chinensis, for all them latin speakers out there...Apparently it is good for orienteering as the flat parts (vertical sides) of the leaves point east/west!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017732616381919430noreply@blogger.com