Newspaper about to be added on top of the topsoil to stabilize it over the winter.

It’s soil science! October 30 to November 1, 2026.

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)))

Gentleman farmer at the 2026 Thanksgiving dinner.

Be A Kind, Middle-Aged Man. October 22-27/26 Farm Report.

What’s something you’ve done that you never thought you could? I had SOME obstacles growing up... If you've read our blog, you have a good grasp of the details. When I feel particularly masochistic, I look up images of my dad. Like this one: If you squint, you can see my dad's shadow as he … Continue reading Be A Kind, Middle-Aged Man. October 22-27/26 Farm Report.

Build-a-thon assembly table!

Late, late summer. Autumn! Bruce Men’s Shed Events… September 29 and October 4/26.

Autumn colours, fewer biting insects, local community involvement, XKCD web-based cartoons, 2026 Bruce Tail Day.

tomatoes growing in repurposed water bins

Dog and cat fanciers. Kind humans. July 26-28/25 Farm Report.

PN shares his favourite human-type, and outlines the latest bear conflict. The new feeding arm will foil a bear's ability to climb trees. Forest gardening is providing fresh produce. The home builder finished repairing the damage caused by the gutter installers.

Take 5, Cerebral & grunt-mediation. Oh and listening to unhinged audio essays!

Paul ponders what the phrase "self-care" means to him. He also finds surprisingly deep and coherent analysis of a popular board game.