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Our Artesian Well: A Deep Subject
March 30, 2021 · Countryside Contributor · Homesteading
An artesian well is a very handy water source to have on the homestead. Long ago, my wife and I visited our little homestead for the first time on a warm September afternoon.
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How (And Why) I Moved To A Straw Bale House
March 13, 2019 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Self-Reliance
Add to Favorites By C. Gonzales, Port Republic, Maryland By August 2010, I had had enough. My home was lovely, warm when needed, cool when needed, pretty, functional, and safe. But it lacked natural …
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Using Grey Water in the Garden
February 25, 2019 · Countryside Magazine Contributor · Growing
Using pure, fresh water in the garden—while sending only “slightly used” grey water into the septic or sewer system—is considered wasteful in some situations. Where water is extremely scarce, some people consider it insane.
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