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Re: Getting back to it...I thought of you when I was out yesterday. A chap was selling "bug hotels". He was shown how to make them when in prison, but now makes useful money selling them at car boots. I can't describe them, other than that they were the size and shape of a bird box but had tiny cylinders, ridges in various directions. I bet there's something on the internet. With bird boxes, ferret homes, bee tubes you could have quite a good range of smaller items for people with limited resources but an interest in ecology.
Bea; 19 hens (most of whom I intended to get); 6 bantams (which I never intended to have); old Benji dog and young Toby dog (who I definitely wanted). Three years into country living and loving it.
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Those are the kind I suggested, have seen some lovely triangular ones, filled with canes, some hollow, and straw, a few bits of broken slates on the side or they may have been roof tiles, look it up, and they are affordable for all
Re: Getting back to it...Plot 45b - This is my favourite carrot cake recipe.
8 oz flour 1.5 tsp baking powder 4 oz butter 4 oz clear honey 4 oz Demerara sugar (but I actually use soft brown) 8 oz grated carrot 1oz chopped nuts Mis everything together, put into a greased tin and cook for 1 hour at G4ish, 180 degrees. If you want to faff about, make topping using cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and lemon. I don't usually bother - but for the stall I did this and grated a little carrot on top. Usually, I just sprinkle some of the brown sugar on. If you like, and I do, you can add a little cinnamon or even nutmeg. I tried ginger, but this was less successful. Enjoy. Bea; 19 hens (most of whom I intended to get); 6 bantams (which I never intended to have); old Benji dog and young Toby dog (who I definitely wanted). Three years into country living and loving it.
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I love this idea and am getting quite excited by the opportunities! Thank you so much! Re: Getting back to it...
Guess what I'm baking this weekend? ;)
Re: Getting back to it...Hi,
So sorry to learn of your difficulties. On the grow your own front there's some money to made from what you can make from it ie. Chutneys, Relishes etc. It's the amount you need to grow to do it of course and any money coming in from it is a bit seasonal. Don't forget making use of the freebies; Fruit and things like wild Horseradish. I've done all sorts of things to earn money (see these pages Diversity and frugality combined is the key I think, I've been rock bottom but by wheeling and dealing, dodging and diving (in a legal manner) I've got through it. The other thing you mention is recycling - certainy adding the word 'pallet' to something appeals to many people, saying you got the material for free won't detract anyone from the finished product, quite a lot would love to tell their mates the new Garden Table they like is actually made from Pallets, shows enterprise plus the recycling worthiness of it. Good luck, it isn't easy, but there are ways to survive if you like. I'd just finish by repeating the importance of diversity, don't put your eggs all in one basket, it's the pennies that make the pounds. Please keep us up to date on your progress, it would be most interesting. Richard New Member? Get more from the Forum and join in 'Members Chat' - you're very welcome
Re: Getting back to it...Thanks for these words Richard.
I actually think the same as you, that I should spread money 'money inlets' around a bit. So far I am considering simple things like, ● Small poultry houses that are basic, strong and affordabke for all ● Bug houses for sale on facebook, gumtree and possibly boot sales when the confidence is there ● Selling off spare sourdough starter. I have just acquired a 14 year old San-Fan starter which I could sell the surplus on ebay. ● Sell oyster mushrooms to local restaurants which I am growing on old coffee grouns from said restaurants - already had interest from one :) Cheers Re: Getting back to it...Go you! Love the mushrooms on coffee grounds idea.
Re: Getting back to it...I am really impressed with your positivity plot45b, well done I do sincerely hope it all works out. take care.
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So am I sometimes :) Some days can still be an almost total write-off, but its generally going in the right direction! Thanks
Re: Getting back to it...As long as you spend those days thinking, they can be quite worthwhile !
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Re: Getting back to it...I have just caught up with this and I think you are well on the way to recovery ...Who needs a stressful job anyway ? There are so many benefits of a different lifestyle .
I think the chicken houses are a great idea ! I have two wooden ones of which I am really happy with but would like a little bit more thought into getting into them to clean as an example .. A designer scheme maybe? We make all our own bread and have the chickens ands make jams chutneys and also flavoured oils from herbs . are not allowed to sell the vegetables from our allotments but are able to sell jams etc., we have made from them. We don't really sell these or our eggs from the chickens but we swap for things we have not got .For instance we planted our potatos late so swapped 6 eggs for some new potatoes from a mates allotment . Some of my strawberries for 3 tomato plants . Good luck to you . 4 lovely girls~~ Clover, the oldie and top chick Bonnie second in command .new girls Bluebell and Blossom.
2 lovely new girls 19-01-2015~~ Chelsea and Ruby. Eva , Florry , Poppy ,Annie and Rosie R.I.P The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it.” - unknown Re: Getting back to it...Thank you Jackian! :)
Re: Getting back to it...Hi P45 I thought id already wellcomed you but haddnt sorry,but anyhow im sure you will enjoy dtl theres all sorts and a wide variety of topics.
Well done on your recovery of your health so far and your positive and upbeat attitude Iv no ideas to add to the other great ones but would just like to wish you sucssess in your venture Lindaxx And then there was one, Again!!!!
Jemima xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Little Angels Free For Ever Honey,Lizzi,Peggy-Mitchel,April,Hope,Faith,Blondie, Sorrel,Scarlet, Penny, Gabby, Rosie, Chick-a-Dee xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Remembering Our Beautiful Foster Boys we are so sorry that we couldn't keep you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Re: Getting back to it...Thanks Linda!
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