Thu, Oct 15 · No. 142
The Long Field

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Questions, photos and kind arguments among 1,214 members of The Long Field.

Pinnedby Mara Ellison · 86 replies

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Welcome in. This is the members' room of The Long Field: a place to ask questions, share what you're growing, cooking and reading, and argue (kindly) about the things I write.

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  • Ines HalvorsenMemberShow & tell

    Has anyone started a seed library in their town?

    After this week's report I want to try one at our village hall. Looking for practical advice on storage and lending.

    23 replies41Last reply 38m ago

  • Mara EllisonAuthorReading group

    October reading group: 'The Soil Ledger'

    We read chapters 1–4 this month. Questions and notes in this thread, call on the 30th.

    17 replies36Last reply 5h ago

  • Callum ReyesFounding memberAsk Mara

    Follow-up questions on the dairy numbers

    How does the feed cost change in a wet year? And does the processor contract cover that?

    12 replies19Last reply Yesterday

  • Priya NatarajanMemberShow & tell

    Your photos of old apple varieties

    Inspired by the notebook post. Share what you found and where, with variety names if you know them.

    31 replies77Last reply 2 days ago

  • Jonah AbernethyMemberOff the field

    What are you cooking this week?

    Weekly thread. Seasonal, cheap, and tell us where the ingredients came from.

    54 replies48Last reply 3 days ago

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