The post describes various gardening techniques and resources used in creating a raised garden bed, emphasizing the use of materials like cardboard, straw, and punky firewood for water retention and soil health. Its ultimate purpose is to to enhance garden productivity on marginal land. (((AI generated, human vetted)))
What’s one thing you own that holds deep sentimental value? First, a reminder to my readers (and subscribers to my blog). WDIS? What does it say?WDIM? What does it mean?GRATITUDE = If you're reading this blog, thank you. I do this activity to help me process what's going on in my life.Some might wonder why … Continue reading Oversized knitted blankets. Ridiculous Halloween Costumes (At The OSFM). October 31st Rock Farm Report.
What’s the worst travel experience you’ve ever had? ORTHODOX ANSWER = I understand most bloggers interpret this question as pertaining to the process of travelling, not the destination nor its reasons. TS and I took a airplane trip from Vancouver to Toronto about ~28 years ago in January. The 1998 Toronto-GTA ice storm. The snow … Continue reading 1998 Ice Storms! Faulty Radiators! Freaked-out Family!? October 28, 2026 Farm Report.
The author shares SEO strategies for personal websites, emphasizing quality content, proper tagging, link maintenance, and enjoying the writing process without fixating on optimization. (((AI generated, human vetted)))
Frank McCourt wrote a 2005 memoir about being a high school teacher. It resonated with me. Thank you for trusting your teenagers with me!
The post recounts a challenging DIY project of re-establishing property lines on a rock farm, emphasizing the difficulties faced during winter snow removal efforts. The individuals encountered issues with their truck getting stuck, leading them to seek local assistance. They reflect on past experiences and future plans, showcasing resilience in farm life. {{{AI generated; human vetted}}}
The post discusses comfort food memories tied to Hawaii and current farm activities, including managing gardening and vehicle assessments. It highlights challenges with home ownership, such as furnace issues and alarm system costs, while emphasizing support from local services. Plans for improvements and frustrations with building supplies are also mentioned {{AI generated, human vetted}}
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Groceries can be loaded in stages. Cats stay indoors. All waist-high windows have integrated maple seats. Alternating layers manure, marginal forest soil. Burlap & straw-bales to stabilize hugelkultur. Our truth window! Click on image for clarification & captions.
What brands do you associate with? Ohhhhhhh marketers! And yer dear algorithms. Take note (with a full URL to add to the meta-data): Toyota Automobiles. “Any time is TACO time”. https://www.toyota.ca/toyota/en/vehicles/tacoma/overview Kubota tractors. “Oh my little one. Oh my little orange one! My Kubota!!!” https://kubota.ca/products/Tractors Helle Knives. “Norveeeeeeeegan, ya?” https://helle.com/collections/all Buck Knives. “USA! USA! USA! … Continue reading Brands and Hügelkultur for October 1st.
On September 29, 2024, TS and PN worked on raised garden beds. PN purchased a DeWalt reciprocating saw but faced issues with incorrect assembly, preventing it from functioning properly. They plan to get it replaced to continue their project {{{Wordpress AI generated, human edited}}}.
PN and TS collected [2 dry-rotten] trunks and are preparing a method involving layers of cardboard and punky media for [controlled decomposition]. They discuss Hugelkultur, a strategy for moisture retention in dry soil, and explore potential uses for aged ash blocks, considering milling options. The post emphasizes regenerative agriculture as essential for sustainability. {{{AI generated; human [modifed]}}}
This was a silly bumper sticker from cracked.com TS shared this joke from Facebook; unintended consequences. We removed this rapidly composting wood-chip pile. For hugelkultur. This is an oak sapling. NOT jimson weed. I want to reduce tire scouring on my tractor trails. Delicious foul fowl. Click on the thumbnail to expand it and see … Continue reading September 15, 2024
