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Read more about the article Drying pears while the sun shines
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Drying pears while the sun shines

Principle 2: Catch and store energy Do it Yourselfer #10 The transition from summer into autumn is a time of abundance in the permaculture garden. So much so that we…

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This rich purée is perfect for making icey poles during summer.

Harvest the bounty for later

  Principle 2: Catch and store energy Do it Yourselfer #7 In times of abundance we should be finding ways to ‘catch and store energy’ so that we can use…

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Principle 2: Catch and store energy - Making good use of the sun
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