5
Aug
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Fiberglass Millstone Fountain.
I’ve wanted a millstone for ages. It’s the best way I can think of adding a water feature that would be safe around the kids. However, they’re rare and quite expensive. This one is fiberglass! And only 25 lbs. Hmmmmm…
23
Jul
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If you are planning a solar project or are just interested in seeing how much solar radiation you receive during the year, the Sun Chart program should be checked out.
You enter your coordinates or zip code and let it do the calculations for you. There are other options for date ranges, labeling, time plotted and more.
Here’s our charts:

Solar Chart : December Through June

Solar Chart : June through December
Check it out at: UO SRML: Sun chart program
20
Jul
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When the greenhouse gets built, it will be with straw bales and covered with a mud mixture. Because of the nature of the mud, it is possible to sculpt images into the walls. I was thinking about what I’d like to see everyday out there. While a bee skep is outdated for actual beekeeping, I think it’s an adorable icon.
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