Field Notes from the Llano

Fermentation High Desert Permaculture Miscellaneous Whole Systems Philosophy

Respect the Biology of Decay

A Whole Systems Philosophy for Sustainability Introduction: The Taboo of Rot We have spent a century sanitizing our lives, treating…

Citizen Science High Desert Permaculture Miscellaneous Tools and Resources Weather Forcasting

The Era of Citizen Science

Empowering the Modern Steward In an age where data moves faster than the weather, the gap between “expert” and “enthusiast”…

Building a Moisture Battery Composting High Desert Permaculture Jeremy - Nora Ave Bus Llano Projects Documentation Rain Water Harvesting

The Subterranean Sponge: Building a Desert Moisture Battery

A Guide to Deep-Cell Composting Composting isn’t just about getting rid of kitchen scraps; it’s about energy storage. Think of…

Buying Property on the Llano High Desert Permaculture Jeremy - Nora Ave Bus Llano Projects Documentation Miscellaneous Rain Water Harvesting

Why I’m Greening the Llano

In October, we took a double hit from the remnants of tropical storms Raymond and Patricia. While the Llano turned…

Building on the Llano High Desert Permaculture Miscellaneous

Field Notes from the Llano Community

Real-World Documentation of the Journey to Green the High Desert. A people driven digital llano community. Welcome to the central…

Neighbor Spotlight

Steven & Susan Gregersen

From their homestead in Montana to their new homestead here in Rio Grande Estates, the Gregersens are taking on the task of building a new sustainable homestead here on the Llano.

Find practical advice on building a homestead on a budget in Stevens book Creating the Low Budget Homestead.

“If you've ever thought about pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your own rural homestead or survival retreat but feared you didn't have the money or skills to do it, you simply must read this book. It is a goldmine of practical steps and instructions to take you from dreaming about an off-grid, independent lifestyle to living one!”

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