I've confessed my love of the visual before, but this time around I decided to actually come up with something original. Its part of a much larger plan I'm brewing, but this seems to be the core of my thoughts. It seems like there are so many individual projects that get passed around and talked about, that unless you have spent some time in a permaculture book, or are fairly well versed in all things sustainable, that you might have difficulty putting things into perspective. Here is my version of the map in visual terms what books like "
The self sufficient suburban gardener" put in words.
Obviously there are a lot of things left out, but I think its a decent place to start. I seem to be short on time lately, and I know I need to finish the section on prepared storage and animals, but you get the gist of it. Anything I have left out? Disagree with anything?
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I keep meaning to tell you that the chickens are doing just fine in an unheated and unlit coop. It is a good size structure, off the ground with plenty of ventilation but the ability to shut everything down tight. It has been very cold lately with over a foot of snow on the ground. We open a small side door for air and sunlight (and an opportunity for exercise since we did shovel out the yard although they're having none of that) during the day and change the water morning and night (as it's freezing pretty quick). We're still getting about an egg a day per chicken which just confounds me but it must be this bizarre breeding that has them produce like that when they ought to be conserving calories to stay warm.
Are you a programmer? I am and this is exactly the kind of fantastic geekery that I get into when I try to pin down something I'm working on.
Overall, I'd say that whole thing looks well thought out. The only thing that you may want to think about adding is under the support section. Trellising or some other physical support mechanism. It allows for much great use of space, increased yeild and protection from a lot of predation. Good job though, and good luck if you decide to go with the master gardener course.
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I wish I had something to offer, but I am a newbie and frankly, have learned a lot from your blog. I really appreciate this chart, it is really helpful and gives you a whole picture to look at. Thank you.
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