In this video, I show how I help establish new and young trees, such as walnuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, and other newly planted trees in my zone 5 portion of the property. Many nut trees are very drought tolerant once they mature. But the first four to five years they require a fair amount of water to get established with vast root systems. Use this technique to slowly deep water your new trees without the need for costly and labor-intensive drip irrigation systems.
Many nut trees are very drought tolerant once they mature. But the first four to five years they require a fair amount of water to get established with vast root systems. Use this technique to slowly deep water your new trees without the need for costly and labor-intensive drip irrigation systems.
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Learning to Scythe: I call this FarmFit
With this video I describe the fundamental principles of scything, including the proper stance, when to sharpen the blade, and how to maintain the snath when drawing through each stroke.
Designing a Permaculture Garden Plan
You realize the patterns of traffic across the property; where you spend the majority of your time and the pathways you walk across most frequently. Now you’re most likely prepared to set about designing your ultimate permaculture garden plan. This post goes into detail where to start, the tools I use and what to consider as you put together your plan.
Preparing Garden Beds On San Juan Island
This is my first year planting a garden on this permaculture homestead. It marks a major milestone and brings a great sense of accomplishment to my psyche. When we first moved to the San Juan Islands, I had thought I'd have a small garden in the first year. Oh how...
The Value of Quackgrass | Elytrigia repens (L.) Nevski
Is your property covered with quackgrass? Has mowing lost its luster? Have you ever wondered if quackgrass has any nutritional value? In this article I compare some of the common feedstuffs in use for ruminants and other grazing livestock. Plus free grazing calculator.