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"Where do find that exact pool ??"
"reply to self (feels weird...) to continue the interest.
We would love to have bees in our backyard this year. We live in a cul de sac with a large back yard, and have grow beds for vegetables, 16 fruit trees, 12 grape vines and 300 - 500…"
We would love to have bees in our backyard this year. We live in a cul de sac with a large back yard, and have grow beds for vegetables, 16 fruit trees, 12 grape vines and 300 - 500…"
"back to you... I'm not sure about having hives in our backyard. How much space is appropriate for a single hive. Is there a liability factor? We would mostly just like to attract bees to our home made bee blocks. Do you have any advise for a…"
"Please - please tell me more about your bees. I was just wondering if you are still working with your bees."
"I was just wondering how this turned out ?
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"Thanks for your interest and quick responses. Like many, we are tired of maintaining a pool that gets minimal use. What a waste. We were going to fill it in a couple of years ago, and it was the City of Mesa that directed us to…"
"Nice videos. Yes, it takes a lot of plant life to balance the waste production. We have 500 gal total in tanks, and have to drain about 1/3 weekly into our soil based garden to keep it in balance because we don't have enough grow beds to use all the…"
"One of the considerations of pool to pond conversions is the stocking density and how you plan on filtering the water. If you keep your fish density very low and take some steps to provide areas that promote the growth of bacteria to create a…"
"I Second Sheri. I have not had a chance to visit Gardenpool.org myself, however their project is a huge inspiration."
"Are you making the entire pool into a pond, or a greenhouse with a pond? I'd recommend you visit GardenPool.org. They're in Mesa & have tours occasionally. The next is in mid-Jan I think. Converting the whole pool into a pond would be very…"
We will be attending the event at Home Grown Hydroponics featuring Dr. George Brooks. After that, we fully intend on converting our backyard pool into a productive pond. We have seen some information on this site whereas others in the group have…
"Fruit Tree Class...
I just did the auto-RSVP for the Fruit Tree Class. Just wanted to let you know that would be for me and my carbon-based-spousal-unit as well.
Thx..."
I just did the auto-RSVP for the Fruit Tree Class. Just wanted to let you know that would be for me and my carbon-based-spousal-unit as well.
Thx..."
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Hi!
Glad to meet others in the East Side interested in permaculture! I love your chicken coop. It's cute!
We do chickens for eggs & meat, aquaponics, soil-based gardening, and we raise beef & pork. It's a great way to live!
Welcome to the VPA, Brian and Kristine! You'll find that Permaculture people tend to use found materials and other very economical means of creating very sustainable, bountiful living spaces and gardens. I hope you have the opportunity to check out the forum on this site, where you'll find all sorts of knowledge to help you on your way. There is also a small Southeast Valley group you can join if you wish, and please take a look at our Community Bazaar section, where people barter, buy, sell, and give away items. Enjoy!
Sincerely
Jane Doyle
Program Coordinator
Valley Permaculture Alliance