The book says to let the organic matter decompose for at least 6 months, not 12 years. It says to stop piling it on in October then use it the next spring. In October start filling in the next heap, starting by moving the less decomposed top section of the old heap onto the new heap to form its base.
I like self sufficiency as a term more than homesteading. It seems like it can more broadly apply to different living situations, and not just living on a large piece of land.
I noticed a circular motion with the cigar-wet stone...is the stone aluminum oxide impregnated... I've also learned to use a whipping stick to further align the burs. scything is a dream, no more loud gas mowers for me
Thank you for your video. At 2:50 you said that you plant your salad greens in february. It’s still very dark in february, do you use grow lights at that time of year?
I have an idea why the books tell you to use sulfites: this is probably standard practice in the industry where they brew thousands of gallons and might have to pay millions in legal fees in case of contaminations. Homebrewing is a different animal altogether. If you have a spoiled batch you just chuck it out.
Where did you buy the book? I'm finding a lot of hard to verify whether they're knock offs or originals, reprints or new editions, whatever, etc. Did you find the genuine book, or some compromised incarnation of the original? Hopefully and updated one... not one that is stuck in the 70s or hinged on information that is unreliable in the current times.
