Details It's hard to see what positive role fleas play in the great biosphere. Summer is coming and the warm dry is ideal breeding conditions in the chicken house. Melisa has declared war and has resorted to chemical weapons (natural neem oil).Date October 26, 2016Tags 2016MelisaOctober
Details It's spring, we've had some rain followed by sun and the gardens have burst forth in bud, leaf, flower and young fruit.Date October 19, 2016Tags october2016
Details We have been growing flax for a number of years and I use it frequently as a natural, free, biodegradable 'twine' for tying plants. Depending on the thickness and application it lasts a few months to a year. Anyway, I had seen fantastic woven baskets, many traditional Maori designs. I wanted to know how to make something practical that was easy to remember and teach. Nest stop youtube... A few minutes of video and frequent use of the pause button and I was ready to make my first food basket (rourou). I made a couple more over the next few days and improved slightly.Date October 11, 2016Tags 2016October
Details A nice clear day after several wet, dismal snowy ones. We're going to have some cold nights now but it's a nice way to recieve moisture.Date August 07, 2016Tags 2016AugustSnow
