<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:38:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@permaculturedude/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Garden Update 12-9-2018]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cold weather gardening season is here. Inside my dilapidated greenhouse , the citrus trees need a little more protection from the cold. Broccoli plants Brussels sprouts are getting bigger. Big broccoli]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/garden-update-12-9-2018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/garden-update-12-9-2018</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[permaculturedude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 09 Dec 2018 17:51:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4bEjbgCbFMvA8T33kKpp3RsBvZue1Hns5Cwuz57pgmmNsNp8AzBoRNLhcEcGMcMcVxK9FnWDozDaXLPTAF6jqV31yRrguDqeAsb1rpyoCqcNajSP57tpkfHmcsvhv6oULkTSxLP89pRejxpzNHo74Zh7oaSZtjyNrchmm4YAMthDzsW1U2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Microbrew Compost Tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Compost tea is an amazing way to distribute the beneficial microorganisms from compost into the garden. This article explains detailed information on what compost tea is and why it is so great for the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/how-to-microbrew-compost-tea</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/how-to-microbrew-compost-tea</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[permaculturedude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 07 Dec 2018 16:39:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4bEjbgCbFMvA8T33kKpp3RsBvZue1Hns5Cwuz57pgmmNsNdKAY1ZoYFv78dyPZBaPhQqRbHJsQgHTcJaKfuTPeFv6mkWepLiHSrNYdnFM28WuYw3GqLf8woE6cm9KrYgciMA3toosRKno7Bjw8Nvnw8AubeUnuZsWWgxxHzAg7YZUgoTyG?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Many Forms of Nitrogen: A Gardener’s Green Thumb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nitrogen is everywhere, one of six primary macronutrients in fertile soil, and one of three key nutrients that are required sustenance for plant life. Most fertilizers will advertise these on the front]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/the-many-forms-of-nitrogen-a-gardener-s-green-thumb</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/the-many-forms-of-nitrogen-a-gardener-s-green-thumb</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[permaculturedude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 22:16:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/JvFFVmatwWHRfvmtd53nmEJ94xpKydwmbSC5H5svBACH81b6KWS27ZKMZwtzsmSw1khr6CuZ8bL6QtGTWS4jAvweZzNjGnpFZuXudjZUujPYcFJ4XRKRLhi3dWphJLQARZX8L3GQAA?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Compost Tea: Garden's Secret Liquid Gold]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plants love this secret concoction. Compost tea is a wonderful fertilizer to utilize, for any part-time plant enthusiast or professional gardener. 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Not many people follow the true esoteric sciences]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/fall/@permaculturedude/apricot-tree-of-fire</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/fall/@permaculturedude/apricot-tree-of-fire</guid><category><![CDATA[fall]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[permaculturedude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 24 Nov 2018 21:02:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4bEjbgCbFMvA8T33kKpp3RsBvZue1Hns5Cwuz57pgmmNsP2DoxcmoyLYNn1hnbC9PjpFm9qH6Mrq6Wddo5WmWnJ6H2sQVD16wehUuk4SDiuQ88YXZLD9EwUdkq4WW83Np8yBah4uRywJBkYvSDZjc3wA9q9UxpXyXTmypaMPcEVSMAfPA6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edge Effect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where two or more habitats meet, more abundant and varied interactions occur. Edge effects is the place where two ecosystems merging into one, and the resulting diversity and abundance of life. 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It]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/garden-update-11-17-2018</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@permaculturedude/garden-update-11-17-2018</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[permaculturedude]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 17 Nov 2018 19:21:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/4bEjbgCbFMvA8T33kKpp3RsBvZue1Hns5Cwuz57pgmmNsNpFKdPCv1Z1xvNBQdUU1in9UgnZtP2HUq9V9rL1R2aXcP44oC6vcvN9UiQMn6fyTrMRZoWwxRt11KJJfCrMuGdMHMMtxcPVwPb34seMaj8i5pgaP2VfrM42iDEX2b6DEb6qU2?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vermiculture 101: Establishing A Worm Farm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Composting with worms will require utilization of several key process for optimum success. To start a worm bin there must be right kind of worms used to compost. 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