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This is where Champ d'Habit members talk through the practical details of sustainable living. Read replies on fermentation batches, ask about water-wise routines, or share what worked in your own garden this season.

Threads and Replies

Recent discussions from the preservation and repair boards

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Julie Richards

Asked about sealing jars for a first batch of peach chutney. Got three replies with tested ratios.

TC

Tshegofatso Cronje

Shared a greywater bucket setup for the bathroom. Neighbours in Durbanville want the full list.

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Mrs. Heidi Hoffman

Posted a photo of her tomato trellis made from old curtain rods. Two people asked for dimensions.

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Emmanuel van Staden

Looking for a loaner ladder to fix a gutter. A neighbour two streets away offered one for the weekend.

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Mario Manuel

Asked about storing butternut without a cellar. The thread now has a full list of cool, dark spots.

Thanks for the tip about the vinegar rinse. It worked on the lime scale in the kettle.

Glad it helped. Just remember to run two plain water boils after, or the first cup tastes sharp.

Good point. I did one extra boil and the kettle is spotless now. Appreciate the follow-up.

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