NanoTriffid

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[–] NanoTriffid 4 points 2 years ago

A perennial grain is quite a revolution! I assume it would likely still be a monoculture in practise but leaving roots in the ground year round instead of tilling is going to do wonders for the soil life and structure.

[–] NanoTriffid 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I neglected my worms when I had my third child and was so sure they had died. 18 months later my worm tower was full to bursting with alive worms ready to be fed. It amazed me. 18 months without food and they continued their lifecycle without any inputs from me. It was a very happy day for me.

[–] NanoTriffid 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ooh. Thanks for the steer. I'll bookmark this for the next time I'm looking for some new content.

[–] NanoTriffid 2 points 2 years ago

It's a common creative person dynamic I think. Not so much a shortcoming as unharnessed talent. I definitely get more projects done these days because I struggle to make decisions and less projects means simpler decisions. (My brain isn't as sharp as it used to be so I need to help it any way I can haha).

(Also I totally didn't spend a whole weekend googling amazing huge craft cupboards that would never fit in my house).

[–] NanoTriffid 2 points 2 years ago

Sorry there was an upload image button there that I though was prompting me to upload a thumbnail. Fortunately it looks like you can edit post links on lemmy. I think I have it sorted now

[–] NanoTriffid 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (2 children)

Keeping clothes under control is a big deal imo. Clothes have so many pain and pleasure points that is easy to hold onto our pasts and pretend futures through them.

Clothes plus creativity are my bane. 'One day I'll wear that elegant dress I just need to add a new zip." I've had to limit myself by keeping a project box. If it doesn't fit I need to swop something out or chuck the project away.

Basically Dana K White's container method (https://youtu.be/_24PoIZSmVs) has been my saving grace. I'm now looking for ways to create zones based on function and then limit my 'inventory'. It's a numbers game for me. Less inventory means I function better in my space. And functioning feels so good when it happens well.

Sounds to me like you found a way to function better around work clothes and better is good. Definitely worth a high five in my book !

[–] NanoTriffid 8 points 2 years ago (7 children)

I also have a small patch to work with and it is so rewarding. I started reading about permaculture because I hated the idea of added npk fertilizers to make plants grow. It felt so unintuitive and daunting to me.

The moment I read about dynamic accumulation, soil life cycles and guilds it was like a bomb went off in my head. I was so excited I had to read everything I could. I love the idea of a mostly closed cycle and reusing as much of what the garden and my kitchen waste could provide.

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submitted 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) by NanoTriffid to c/permaculture
 

Andrew Millison presents a detailed and clear path for anyone assessing their site for water management.

I love his presentation style - perfect for visual learners - plus he really knows his stuff.

[–] NanoTriffid 2 points 2 years ago

Wow that is an inspiration. I mostly do repetitive projects as more of a meditative thing but this makes me want to branch out and make more

[–] NanoTriffid 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Shelf stable ingredients in general make life so much easier. Canned pumpkin isn't really available where I am but everytime someone mentions it I want to try it.

[–] NanoTriffid 1 points 2 years ago

Aw that looks brilliant and cute.

Thanks for the share . I think we need more bumble bee sized baby chicks in our lives. I'm off to go google more....

[–] NanoTriffid 7 points 2 years ago

The niche subs are for sure my biggest worry. I have interests that would be hard to curate content for and have conversations on if it weren't for all the amazing people of old reddit.

Its made me realise how amazing people are for sure!

[–] NanoTriffid 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I love the idea of mealprep but often don't get round to it.

Mostly I try do a 'one tray roast' with meat and veg (root veg and onions) all on one tray. Then whatever veggies are left go into the soupmaker with extra carrot the next day to make a coconut curry veg soup.

I honestly wish I never had to think about food but I have to feed the kids lol.

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