Episode 647 - Lessons Learned from installing a Food Forest

Today is the first day of work after the Food Forest Workshop at the Holler Homestead. We had a great time with everyone and learned some unexpected things while here. Today is a recap of what we learned from trimming tree roots to shucking oysters.

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9:30 am Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko and John Willis
9:30am Friday Homestead Happenings and Q & A Shop

A word on next week - LFTN: The Lost Episode

Tales from the Prepper Pantry
Lamb, salsa, pickled things, squash soup, chicken, and so much more that was served at the workshop was produced here
Watercress is perfect and will soon hibernate for the winter
Another round of mint to harvest
Planning meals while away
What is in the freeze dryer: Chili and guacamole
The Mexican Restaurant by my house

Weekly Shopping Report
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Frugality Tip From Alan
My Frugal tip, that many, including myself often overlook, is simply when you have a problem, don't assume it is too complicated or you won't understand.

Google what you know or go to YouTube and search for it and then learn a little, the task or repair or remediation might be easier than you think.

Try asking the question with more and less details will sometimes help get you to an answer.
So when your dryer is making noise, or your refrigerator is not working or your mower is not starting or your faucet is dripping, you may find the remedy is simpler then you thought.

Or you may look into it and realize that you need help, but either way you will be better informed to make wise decisions.

Operation Independence
-2k, plus new relationships and 15 trees
Headed to Jack Spirko’s next week



Main topic of the Show: Food Forest Installation

Words Matter
Trust your gut
Start with the ends in mind
Root Trimming
Tree Trimming
Multiple styles of levels
Why a food forest might NOT BE installed on contour
Perfect = Failure
Perfect weather
Limited attendance yields closer contacts
New to permaculture seeking a path forward
Existing permaculture plan that needs feedback and not sure what to add or change
Seeking motivation to follow passions
Quest for a place in Tennessee
Install cost exactly what it would have as a stand alone, but there was much more benefit to doing it class style both from a learning standpoint and timeline of final planting
Plant guilds are not the end all be all
I miss rock n roll
How to shuck an oyster
Relationships in person are the foundation of all things

Also, Andy makes GREAT eggs benedict and Melissa can knock out some chili and German Chocolate cake.

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