Oranges… because they have fragrant blossoms. Apples… because we might actually be able to grow these beauties at our latitude. Hawaiian field-picked pineapple… because once they’re picked, they don’t age well at all. Blackberries… because the British Columbia variety have sharp spines and they make me work for the fruit. Blueberries… because the big fat ones grow best in boggy soil. And there seems to be some kinds of ecological interactions between bogs, blueberries, and ants.
tuesday update from the proto-farm
BTW, I let WordPress generate an AI-powered excerpt for this post. It was surprisingly accurate. I hope my ex-colleagues in the school boards are preparing for this new technology.
Wow that’s awesome I love those houses
If you’re referring to strawbale houses, then I agree! When they’re correctly assembled, they’re designed to be stable for decades of use. The one major drawback of the building system is that it cannot be easily nor cheaply modified. The walls are, in many ways, set in stone. I can’t just rip a wall out and throw on an extension. BTW, this home DOES have the option for an extension to be added. The east mud-room has hidden electrical and plumbing infrastructure capped off inside the ceiling and walls. When it’s time to expand, we can continue the build. Hoover, I know your original post was set back in 2024/05/14, and I’m sorry for the >2y delay. Thanks for the comment, eh. 2026/11/04.