by John | Jun 10, 2016 | Travel
In this video I take a mini adventure into the Cascades on opening day of the North Cascades Highway. I snowshoe out to the Washington Pass Overlook and experience the tail-end of an avalanche. Stunning views… How to Thresh Grain In San Juan County, WA by John |...
by John | Jun 10, 2016 | Permaculture Design, Vegetables
In this video I describe how I make seed balls with old seeds that have been laying around past their ideal germination period. Inspired by Masanobu Fukuoka’s “One Straw Revolution,” I show how to make seed balls from the most simple of ingredients...
by John | May 23, 2016 | Handmade, Permaculture Design
In this video I describe the basic principles of scything, such as the proper stance, how and when to sharpen the blade and how to hold the snath when pulling through each stroke. If you’re learning how to scythe or interested in the trend of the One Sycthe...
by John | May 18, 2016 | Beekeeping
Today’s homeschool activity included our hive inspection. What I love most about the homeschool experience is how engaged the students are with the everyday practice of learning. In this video I check in on the health and vitality of the two new colonies of...
by John | May 18, 2016 | Vegetables
My last garden updated described an issue where all of my brassicas were being devoured by an unknown pest. Thanks to great advice from other viewers, I think I have figured out the low cost, natural cure to the problem. In this video I provide a basic update on the...
