by Petru Paler | Jan 1, 2023 | Permaculture, Tools
Writing a long form post takes time, so many things just don’t get written about here. Taking a photo is easy, but posting it here was not. To reconcile this, we started posting as @alo.on.the.land on Instagram since their app makes it very easy.As of today, the...
by Petru Paler | Nov 22, 2022 | Permaculture, Tools
As the map from the GIS project started to take shape, we wanted to take it outside with us. Many things only get noticed when standing in the garden and looking around.Because we were in a hurry, we started with printing paper maps: lines of trees and their relative...
by Petru Paler | Jan 20, 2022 | Homestead, Tools
I like doing things well. Planning, measuring, following instructions, iterating until they’re as good as I can do them. I also like making progress quickly – continuously, if time allows.Starting to dabble with woodworking has introduced me to a different...
by Petru Paler | Oct 31, 2021 | Homestead, Permaculture, Tools
When we began working on our permaculture design, I started looking around for suitable software to use. The ideal solution would:significantly help with the work to be donealready be in use within the permaculture community, indicating that it’s working well...
by Petru Paler | Jun 15, 2021 | Homestead, Permaculture, Tools
Mindfully using energy is a key tool in solving humanity’s environmental problems (see also this amusing yet insightful test). Doing so begins at home by using:only the energy needed for reasonably comfortable living,converted in efficient ways,sourced from...