Category Archives: home

Mouse Trap

Posted on August 16, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Little Guy has been such a good mouser since he moved in that I stopped catching mice outside the house. A few days ago I saw a mouse run behind the stove. Oh no, not having that. I do not … Continue reading →

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Plain Jane

Posted on August 6, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

I have not worked outside much lately. Brutal heat first, then daily thunderstorms that have me not want to be outside on the hill.  Hopefully that will settle down in a few days. I have taken the opportunity to go … Continue reading →

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Cabin-in-Dreaming and More Digging

Posted on May 25, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Filling seven 24 inch high raised beds with a hugelkultur mix of deadwood, compost materials, plus native soil had the additional benefit of preparing for my partially buried cabin-in-dreaming. I have also been digging footings for the slab foundation, and … Continue reading →

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Indoor Garden

Posted on February 13, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Just finished painting my back bedroom for the indoor garden. I bought the first shelving unit and put it up, although I only have onion and garlic chives in there. They have shot up since they’ve been in there, so … Continue reading →

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Washing Clothes Without Electricity

Posted on January 7, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

Today I tried washing my clothes without electricity. Of all the things I have seen online from tiny spinners to foot pedals to big metal barrels, the one I thought the easiestRd is a five gallon bucket and a plunger … Continue reading →

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Refrigerator Died/Kitchen Change

Posted on January 5, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

My old trailerstead has an ancient avocado green refrigerator that has now quit working. It has the freezer door inside and ices up all the time. For three years I have expected it to die any minute. It did good. … Continue reading →

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Caring For Your Own Circle

Posted on January 1, 2016 by rebeccatreeseed

You are not taking care of the whole circular economy by yourself, there are 7 billion helpers. The extras are more or less a problem but we seriously outnumber them. You are responsible for your own circle. Every action you … Continue reading →

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Digging Out

Posted on December 30, 2015 by rebeccatreeseed

I have only dug out about 21 feet of pathway. I don’t shovel so much as I carry snow to my flower beds so they will get temperature protection when it goes down to 9°F this week. They will also … Continue reading →

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What is a Circular Economy?

Posted on December 26, 2015 by rebeccatreeseed

The Earth is the ultimate circular economy.  It is essentially a closed system where everything cycles and is regenerated and restored.  Insofar as we keep within that central concept, we are within the bounds of what is sustainable on the … Continue reading →

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House Plan Baby Steps

Posted on December 21, 2015 by rebeccatreeseed

Now that I have finalized my small house plan on graph paper, I need to get it drawn for the county permits and for the builder.  I wish I could build it myself and admire people who can.  I have … Continue reading →

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