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I have heard good things about them, but I can't test them personally. We already have a whole home backup...so it's hard to integrate something like that into our existing system. Sorry I can't give you any personal info on them, but I haven't heard anything negative about that company and so far as I know people are happy with their products.

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Jan 9, 2023Liked by Ashley Adamant

That's a great list. Thanks!

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We’re making use of the last harvest of ‘22: turnips and carrots pulled out of the ground just before Christmas. Last night I made rice with steamed carrots and dried shiso, a backyard forage plant. Delish!

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Jan 9, 2023·edited Jan 9, 2023Liked by Ashley Adamant

Thanks Ashley, I have been brewing with my (gallon!) of blackstrap molassas, making sourdough, but now worchestershire, its such a strong flavor gotta admit some of the brews are too molassassasssay! best, ps I am a lover of the old A-1 sauce, and maybe its mentioned on your site as its close to worchestershire in some ways...thanks much...ps boy you been busy writing this one, so many bits!

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Jan 9, 2023Liked by Ashley Adamant

Do you have a Permaculture Garden To-Do List for areas without seasons? I mean technically we have seasons in the SW desert, mildly hot, extremely hot, and about 60 days of 70 during the day🤣

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Jan 11, 2023Liked by Ashley Adamant

Hi I have collected some Usnea Lichen, so what do I do now? Please advise. David

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I think our climate is very different from yours, but I can relate. Full on winter came this season the first week of Nov. with 3ft of snow in 36 hrs! In 2021, we had a dusting of snow in JUNE. Weather doesn't follow our calendar, we just have to be responsive to whatever comes and prepared to take full advantage!

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Jan 9, 2023Liked by Ashley Adamant

Have a juice steamer so I extracted two quarts of Juneberry juice. Made Juneberry Jelly and a batch of gummy bears. Going to freeze dry the gummy bears (an experiment) to see how they turn out and taste.

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Understandable!!

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Jan 11, 2023·edited Jan 11, 2023

Your extensive knowledge absolutely astounds me! Do you offer any one-on-one consultations or courses? Any books planned in the future? Previously, I offered my editorial experience to proofread, edit, help for free. The offer still stands. I expect nothing in return, simply because I believe in you.

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Hi Ashley. I came across this recently and wondered if you knew and preferred the Jackery to this before I purchase.

https://www.ecoflow.com/us/whole-home-backup-power-solution

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Wow! Sept. is pretty early for snow! This year our snow wasn't early - there was just A LOT of it all at once. It made things interesting! We're in WA at 3500ft so our growing season is short, but we extend it by a month or so with 2 greenhouses. I've never been to Vermont but it looks beautiful. We're in high desert (very dry and hot in winter; very snowy and cold in summer). Best (or worst?) of both worlds. Haha.

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