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Old 10/21/09, 05:26 PM
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I'm not here often so I'd better re-introduce myself.

I'm Lois, I live on one acre with 2 guy friends on Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

We grow a bit of everything. This was our first year with tobacco and it did quite well.

We have a few chickens and are looking for more. A small donkey and horse that provide most of our fertilizer and I'm hoping to get goats next year.

We have a large garden in sections all around the house and we freeze, can and dehydrate to preserve things.

We recycle pallets for building and go rummaging in the scrap bin at the lumber yard.

We will be starting a roadside stand next spring and are currently planning and collecting materials for a second greenhouse.

Take Care All
Lois
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Old 10/21/09, 05:34 PM
 
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A good scrounger! I am delighted when I can make something "useless" into something worthwhile. Pallets are so functional, and salvaged lumber always seems to be of better quality than you can buy at the lumber yard.

Do you build your greenhouses out of old windows? Very versatile items. Sounds like you are getting a lot out of an acre.

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Old 10/21/09, 06:19 PM
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Yes, we use recycled windows! For cold frames as well as the greenhouse and we're looking around for some to put in the house (I've got all single pane-40+ yrs old)

We used camper windows in my greenhouse and the aluminum from the trailer siding became roofing for the coop and part of the woodshed.

We also used bits of it to rat-proof the base of the coop.

But we still have a rat It eats more than the chickens do!

We also recycle vehicles, my potting shed is a 1965 Mercedes cargo van!

Lots of room in it and it has two sky-lights, we've got to build a roof over it because it leaks, then we're going to rebuild the inside of it and I'll have a vintage vehicle potting shed!

Not something I can take to a car show as the motor is seized, but very useful.

Right now its storage for the 1001 things we don't have room for anywhere else.

My house is only 660 sq.ft. so theres not a lot of storage.

I've got a good scrounging vehicle too, a 1987 Dodge Caravan that igot for FREE

What do you scrounge besides pallets? Other than lumber we mostly scrounge around for wire and garen supplies.

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Lois
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Old 10/21/09, 09:58 PM
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Old 10/21/09, 10:07 PM
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welcome back to the forums Looks like I could definitely learn some stuff from you, just achieved my life long dream of a little place in the country, unfortunately late in the season so no garden, have lots and lots of work to do here and its getting dark to dang early!!
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Old 10/22/09, 07:15 AM
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Welcome! Sounds like you'll learn AND teach!!

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Old 10/22/09, 06:02 PM
 
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Old 10/22/09, 06:19 PM
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i built a lovely shed out of 7' long oak pallets Lois..it is very sturdy and nice looking..I screwed them together side by side and have a sill plate on the bottom and across the top and made my own trusses, doors etc..the walls are reverse board and batten siding ..shingled roof..12 x 16 two room shed. nice to meet you...
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Old 10/22/09, 09:13 PM
 
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hi there!!Glad to see another BC homesteader. I have only been in the south for a year and am very slowly learning about things relevant to this area. I am very interested in gardening since so much seems to grow here!!!
cheers from Texada
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Old 10/23/09, 01:03 AM
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Oh you're not far away, I'm 26 miles North of Victoria on "the big Island"

Pm me if you're coming over this way and maybe we can sit down and compare notes.

The coffee is always on and visitors are always welcome!

Lois
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Welcome aboard. I look forward to hearing more from you.
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Old 11/05/09, 11:46 AM
 
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Lois you might find the closest local glass shop and go talk to them.
I found one near me and the owner is a great guy who will set back old storm windows for me.
I have picked up close to a hundred already, and I build greenhouses out of them and old lumber that I salvage.

To see an item that most people would have thrown in the dumpster be usefull for many more years is a joy. Too many poeple see old junk and not the potential hidden away
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Old 11/05/09, 01:47 PM
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Lois, sounds like a wonderful place you have. Welcome to the forums!
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Old 11/06/09, 12:34 PM
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welcome! I'd be interested to hear more about the tobacco crop - didn't think it was viable that far north! I've heard Vancouver is a lovely place to visit. Welcome and enjoy!
Me too, I'm just a little south of there, same climate, I had no idea tobacco would grow here!
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