Climate change predicts a wetter future with more extreme rainfall events for much of New Zealand.
Trapping water in the landscape is a valuable technique for buffering rainfall to later irrigate downhill crops and trees.August 13, 2012climate changeducksrainswale
A simple and effective way to fertigate (fertilise while irrigating) fruit trees or other productive plantings using an old bath tub. Like all good permaculture solutions, this stacks functions by providing the ducks with a source of water to enjoy while collecting their nutrient, discharging it via gravity. It could also provide some thermal mass to help nearby plants during cold times...duckswaternutrient
Spring is here again and this almond is putting on a show. Planted just 3 years ago, this is the second year it has produced a crop. Looking forward to it. Also in the photo is Dmitry the muscovy.August 27, 2013springfood forestduck
After 35 days sitting patiently on 8 eggs, our first time mother muscovy hatched 3 cute little babies. Now if only we can out smart nature and keep them alive.December 05, 2012duck
