And another one from North Wales

[MrFalafel]

Hi All.

I've been reading some of the threads and have learned so much in such a short amount of time.

I've recently taken the plunge and have ditched my suit and tie London job in favour of a local North Wales job for far less salary than ever in the search for a better quality of life (I guess they call in Downshifting). I am originally from California and lived in solar homes and read Mother Earth News religiously and want to add as much as that homesteading lifestyle into a terraced house with almost no yard to speak of :D

The little allotment on a slope has been going for a couple of years with varying degrees of success. We're trying the Square Foot Gardening method using raised beds. Anyone else try that? Been battling slugs and birds and funny weather but its been a great learning experience.

Looking forward to learning more and hopefully contributing!

[red]

welcome

[marshlander]

Hello Mrfalafel

[ina]

Hiya, and welcome to the Ishers!

[niknak]

Hi MrFalafel,
I,m a newby too,
I,ve lived in North Wales for the last 18 years and now due to this site i'm starting to learn how much food for free is available in our area.

[MrFalafel]

Hi MrFalafel,
I,m a newby too,
I,ve lived in North Wales for the last 18 years and now due to this site i'm starting to learn how much food for free is available in our area.

Cool! We've noticed all of the rosehips growing in the wild around our area and we're going to give making rosehip wine a try, just for a laugh.

My wife has a small chocolate business and she sells them at local food fairs. The best part of that is that she barters her chocolate for other local foods and we have amazing local jams, breads and even local beer in exchange.

Lots of stuff out there.

[ina]

The best part of that is that she barters her chocolate for other local foods and we have amazing local jams, breads and even local beer in exchange.

Expect a delegation from Scotland soon with lots of stuff to barter!

[Annpan]

yumm... homemade chocolates...

Welcome to the site Love the name

Sounds like you'll have loads of knowledge to share with us

[Thurston Garden]

Ahoy Mr Falafel!

[niknak]

wild garlic is in abudance here at the moment.I've just made some wild garlic pesto for the first time after reading about it on SS- wow it's powerfull stuff! Made my OH eyes water when he came in the kitchen.

[hedgewitch]

Hello and welcome to the ishers.

[gigglybug]

Hello and welcome MrFalafel

Amanda

[multiveg]

Hello, S'mae (as some say in this area!).

Think my nearest farmer's market closed. It was on a Sunday and as I don't drive, would have gone by bus (though there isn't a great service).

[Smallholder1]

Welcome to the site!